Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and the Art Market

This resource is intended to be for educational purposes only and does not offer legal advice. Readers who require advice on relevant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations should consult an attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction.
Please note that regulations are subject to updates and change.

In 2020, the Center for Art Law began compiling a comparative Anti-Money Laundering (AML) law survey to bridge the expertise of art law professionals with the experiences of art market participants. This initiative responded to substantial changes in the AML legal landscape for arts and antiquities due to the 5th EU AML Directive.

While we envisioned a comprehensive guide, the global pandemic and the nature of the trade slowed progress considerably. We are pleased to share our original 2023 study and this 2025 second edition, offering detailed analysis of AML regulations by jurisdiction alongside art market survey findings.

 

Each study contains information about:

AML Practices Across Jurisdictions

Enforcement & Resources

Record Keeping & Due Diligence

Practical Guidance Resources

AML and the Art Market Study (2023 edition)

Center for Art Law AML Study 2023 Cover
Center for Art Law AML Study 2023 Table of contents
Center for Art Law AML Study 2023 Intro
Center for Art Law AML Study 2023 Intro Austria
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AML and the Art Market Study (2025 edition)

Front page Center for Art Law AML study 2025
Center for Art Law AML 2nd Edition ToC
Center for Art Law AML 2nd Edition Intro
Center for Art law AML 2nd Edition attorneys
Center for Art law AML thanks
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