After the amendment and implementation of the Money Laundering Control Act (MLCA), non-financial institutions such as accountants, lawyers, notary publics, land administration agents, etc., will be more meticulous when reviewing clients. When you are making investments and managing finances, you should cooperate more with the requirements of identity verification. For questions for investment purposes and sources of funds, you should give honest answers, so as to avoid the circumstances that accountants and lawyers cannot rule out suspected money-laundering situations and inform the cases, resulting in damage to your own interests.
In addition, after the implementation of the new law, tax evasion can be considered as the predicate offense of the money-laundering crime. Covering up or concealing the act of evading taxes may constitute a crime of money laundering. The crime of money laundering is punishable by a maximum of seven years' imprisonment and a fine of NTD5 million, and there is punishment for attempted offenses.
Login to see the whole story
For business consultation, please contact us