The Law Society of Hong Kong is a professional association for solicitors in Hong Kong vested with statutory powers to regulate the professional conduct of solicitors, trainee solicitors and foreign lawyers. It was incorporated in 1907 as a company limited by guarantee.
The Law Society speaks for the solicitors’ profession in Hong Kong and ensures our voice are accurately and purposefully communicated to relevant parties
The Law Society is dedicated to providing relevant and effective support to our members including professional training and legal practice updates.
The Law Society is committed to facilitating the attainment and maintenance of the highest professional standards by our members in the interest of the community
The Law Society reaches out and maintains a wide local and global network for knowledge exchange, experience sharing and collaboration between our members and different sectors of both the local and international communities.
The Law Society strives to raise general public legal awareness, facilitate public access to legal services and promote a culture of giving back to the community among our members.
Background Information on the AML Oversight of the Legal Sector – please refer to the attached document for details on the AML supervisory requirements, the Law Society's powers, and current progress related to the topic.
The AML/CTF Form is mandatory for all law firms in Hong Kong and forms part of our statutory obligation to implement a risk-based approach to AML supervision. It is a regulatory requirement for you to complete the form. You need to submit answers to the AML/CTF Form by clicking on the link below.
Submission Details:
Please click on the link to open the online form and complete all required fields. Once you have entered your information, ensure accuracy and then click the “Submit” button. The Law Society will receive your submission automatically, and a confirmation email will be sent to you upon successful submission.
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK TO COMPLETE THE AML/CTF FORM
A sample AML/CTF Form is attached below to help you prepare for the questions you will be asked.
Please read the front page of the AML/CTF Form to understand how you can save the AML/CTF Form for your records, or how to make amendments to your answers.
Sample of the AML/CTF Form
