Information and guidance on requesting a DAML.
Information and guidance on requesting a DAML
A DAML can be requested when a person has suspicion that property they intend to deal with is criminal in some way and that by dealing with it, they risk committing an offence under POCA (2002). For example if a firm wishes to transfer client money to another account and they have concerns over the source of the funds.
There is more information on the NCA website including:
- Requesting a defence under POCA and TACT and:
- Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) FAQs which provide further information on the process.
In November 2025, the UKFIU published updated guidance on the following topics.
- Chapter 1: Using the SAR portal
- Chapter 2: Submitting a SAR
- Chapter 3: Understanding DAMLs and DATFs
Access the UKFIU Guidance Library for more information:
Note: reporters are reminded that it is essential they keep their main party contact details up to date on the SAR portal. The SAR portal allows users to update personal and organisational contact information via the “Account Settings” section, in the top, right-hand corner of the home page for the SAR portal.
Please also note that the threshold for submitting a DAML Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) rose to £3,000 from £1,000 on 31 July 2025 as The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) Order 2025 came into force.
Guidance for insolvency practitioners
Urgent queries regarding DAML requests can be emailed to DAML@nca.gov.uk
Fast-track defence against money laundering lane opens for insolvency practitioner
Practitioners who take on urgent insolvency cases will be prioritised for AML defence under a new agreement secured by the ICAEW.
- Fast-track defence against money laundering lane opens for insolvency practitioner
- Read the guidance
Webinar recording: DAMLs and Tipping Off
Watch our webinar to find out when to submit a Defence Against Money Laundering and what constitutes Tipping Off.
