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All Notaries’ Consultancy Needs

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Who we are

ComplyHero is a newly established compliance consulting firm with a deep foundation of expertise in assisting notaries in Malta. Our mission is to simplify and enhance the due diligence process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with local regulations. While ComplyHero is new in the market, our team brings over 20 years of combined knowledge and a proactive approach to the compliance field, making us a trusted partner for notaries.

  • "Notaries are deemed to be subject persons with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism obligations in terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations when carrying out relevant activity"

    Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit


Real estate transactions are recognised as high-risk for money laundering and terrorism financing due to the substantial sums of money involved and the potential for obscuring beneficial ownership. As subject persons, notaries are required to adhere to stringent AML/CFT processes when handling such transactions.

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Our Services

Documents Collection and Screening

We will collect and provide you with the due diligence documentation necessary for you to meet the highest level of customer due diligence.

Client Communication and Follow-up

We will act as the point of contact with your clients, guiding them through the due diligence process.

We will proactively follow up on missing or incomplete documentation, minimising delays and your frustrations.

File Review

Up to 6 weeks before the contract date, we will conduct a comprehensive review of each client’s file.

We will provide clear feedback and highlight any missing elements to ensure your compliance requirements are met.

Expertise ♦ Efficiency ♦ Accuracy♦

Expertise ♦ Efficiency ♦ Accuracy♦

Frequently asked questions

  • We specialize exclusively in due diligence reviews for property transfers. Our services are laser-focused on providing comprehensive property transfer document reviews to ensure notaries have complete, accurate, and legally compliant documentation.

  • We're not just a checklist service. We provide:

    • Full-service document management, including:

      • Document collection from all relevant sources

      • Comprehensive screening of all documentation to satisify due diligence requirements

      • Proactive client communication and follow-ups

      • Comprehensive document tracking

    • Personalized, detailed reviews

    • Proactive risk identification

    • Clear, actionable recommendations

    • Dedicated support for notaries

  • We understand the pressure notaries face. Our service eliminates common headaches like missed document inconsistencies, follow-ups, potential legal risks, and time-consuming manual checks. We provide a second set of expert eyes to ensure complete document accuracy.

  • While we offer end-to-end consulting and support, the final decision remains your responsibility as required by Maltese law. We act strictly in an advisory and facilitative capacity. Our comprehensive due diligence service provides expert insights, thorough document review, and professional recommendations, but the ultimate legal and professional responsibility for document verification and transaction approval rests with the notary.