KYC for leasing companies: Ensure compliance. Minimize risks.
With KYCnow, you can master your AML obligations efficiently, internationally, and in an audit-proof manner. And in doing so, you save time, money, and stress.
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KYC in the leasing business: Between increasing requirements and growing risks
Leasing companies face particular challenges in implementing their KYC and AML obligations: International customer and partner structures, frequently changing stakeholders and complex ownership structures significantly increase the effort and risk in the audit process.
Manual, fragmented processes are time-consuming, resource-intensive, and prone to errors. Especially with international mandates, many systems quickly reach their limits – for example, when identifying beneficial owners, verifying transparency register entries, or submitting discrepancy reports.
Added to this are increasing regulatory requirements: The BaFin AuAs 2025, the new EU AML package, and stricter audit intervals are putting further pressure on compliance teams. Incorrect or delayed reporting can not only lead to substantial fines but also damage reputation.
Why KYCnow is the right choice for leasing companies
With KYCnow you reduce effort, minimize risks and ensure that you always work in compliance with the AML Act without overloading your resources.
International
Reliably review complex ownership structures and international partners.
Instant
Resolve discrepancies and transparency register reports with just a few clicks.
Relieving
Significantly relieve the burden on compliance teams and specialist departments.
Audit-proof
Processes and documentation are auditable and verifiable at any time.
Future-oriented
Prepared for new BaFin and EU regulations without additional effort.
With KYCnow, you can efficiently and legally fulfill your KYC obligations, even in international leasing transactions. This allows you to sustainably reduce liability risks and ensure your compliance.
What our customers say
More than 400 companies – including many of Germany's largest banks – already rely on KYCnow to make their KYC processes efficient and secure. As a joint venture of SCHUFA and fino, we offer you unparalleled data quality and direct access to over 380 million international corporate and business customer records, as well as 68 million national personal profiles. Maximum compliance, minimum risk – with KYCnow.
"The transparency register function has helped us enormously to identify and report discrepancies more quickly. This saves us a lot of time and minimizes the risk of overlooking errors."
The KYCnow solution: Modular, flexible and tailored to leasing companies
KYCnow supports you with state-of-the-art technology and a comprehensive database in every phase of the KYC process – specifically tailored to the requirements of leasing companies.
The most important modules and features at a glance:
Basic Information
Fast and precise master data, verification of identity, beneficial ownership, clarification of ownership structures, interrelationships and intermediate companies – nationally and internationally.
Transparency Register Interface
Direct access to the transparency register with convenient matching and discrepancy reporting in just a few clicks.
Name and Adverse Media Screening
Automated screening of individuals and companies against sanctions, PEP and warning lists, as well as negative news, to avoid business relationships with sanctioned or high-risk parties.
International database
Access to reliable information from 186 countries – perfect for international partner and ownership structures.
KYC monitoring
Ongoing updates, monitoring of customer and company data, and monitoring for changes (e.g., new risks, legal changes).
Automated risk assessment
Classification of the business partner according to risk profile (e.g. industry, country of origin, transaction volume) and adjustment of the audit intensity.
KYCnow combines the expertise of SCHUFA and fino to offer you a modern, reliable and future-proof solution – perfect for the requirements of leasing companies.
How MODULAT LEASING digitizes KYC processes
How can KYC processes in leasing be made more efficient, user-friendly and secure?
In the case study, MODULAT LEASING AG demonstrates how KYCnow supports the identification of beneficial owners, transparency register checks, and documentation.
Learn how this reduces manual effort and enables more reliable implementation of compliance requirements.
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Whether you're an individual or a company: with KYCnow you can fulfill your anti-money laundering obligations efficiently and digitally. Choose the right package for your needs.
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