AML Screening for Construction Companies — UK Guide

Data updated 2026-04-24

Screen UK companies against sanctions lists, PEP databases, and anti-money-laundering registers. This guide focuses on construction companies (SIC Section F) in the United Kingdom, using data from 50+ official government sources.

What to Check

Verify Company Status

Confirm the company is active and not subject to strike-off, liquidation, or winding-up proceedings.

Companies House

Review Financial Filings

Examine the most recent accounts for turnover, net assets, and any going-concern warnings.

Company Accounts

Check Director History

Investigate directors for disqualifications, prior failures, and network risk indicators.

Officer Records

Screen Against Sanctions

Verify that the company and its beneficial owners are not on UK, EU, or international sanctions lists.

UK Sanctions List

Assess Overall Risk

Use the multi-dimensional risk score covering 5 dimensions to complete your aml screening.

Risk Score v3

Data Sources Used

UK Sanctions List

HM Treasury consolidated sanctions list with DOB-verified matching

OpenSanctions

Global sanctions, PEP, and watchlist database

HMRC AML Register

Anti-money laundering supervised businesses

Related Checks for Construction

Insolvency Check Credit Check Ownership Check KYC Verification Risk Assessment Sanctions Check Director Background Check Compliance Check

Frequently Asked Questions

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Source: Companies House register and 50+ UK government databases via UVAGATRON, updated 2026-04-24. Data is refreshed daily. Information is provided for reference only.