Selling Art on Vinterior: Your AML Obligations & What to Expect

As a platform operating as a registered Art Market Participant (AMP), we are required under UK AML law to carry out checks on certain high-value art sales. We are obligated by law to prevent money laundering, fraud, and illicit financing. These checks protect you as a seller, the buyer, and the platform’s integrity. Checks on qualifying transactions.

If this is the case, Vinterior will conduct legal compliance obligations required under regulation. In such cases

• All data collected is handled securely, in line with our Privacy Policy
• We only collect data strictly necessary to comply with the regulations
• We retain records of transactions and verification for the legally required period
• Your information will not be used for marketing or other non-compliance purposes
• We may share necessary information with HMRC, NCA, or other competent authorities if required by law

What to anticipate/timeline

1. You will be alerted to pause dispatching on this order

2. In many cases, the process is completed rapidly (1–2 business days), unless additional documentation is needed
3. If the documentation is incomplete or unclear, we may request clarifications
4. Funds may be held temporarily until checks are cleared
5. Failure to comply may lead to cancellation or refusal to proceed