Procedure descriptions
Provide information within the scope of money laundering supervision at the request of the authority
As an obliged entity under money laundering law, you must co-operate with the authorities to a particular extent.
In certain cases, you must provide the competent authority free of charge with
- Provide information on all business matters and transactions free of charge or
- Submit documents that are relevant to compliance with the requirements set out in this law.
You can submit the documents as follows
- in the original
- in the form of copies in digital form by electronic means
- on a digital storage medium
Responsible authority
The regional council in whose district you live.
Details
Prerequisite
none
Procedure
- You receive a request to provide information on business matters and transactions and/or to submit corresponding documents.
- You submit the requested evidence to the competent supervisory authority.
- The supervisory authority checks the information and documents.
- You will receive a notification once the review has been completed.
Deadlines
none
Required documents
- Depending on the requirements of the supervisory authority
- If you have any questions, please contact the supervisory authority responsible for you to find out which documents you need to submit.
Costs
none
Miscellaneous
none
Legal basis
Gesetz über das Aufspüren von Gewinnen aus schweren Straftaten (Geldwäschegesetz -GwG):
- § 52 Mitwirkungspflichten
Release note
Machine generated, based on the German release by: Innenministerium Baden-Württemberg, 01.07.2025