As of 1 March 2026, the government will launch a new digital platform for the annual mandatory AML-report for diamond companies.
This will have important implications for the current platform www.registereddiamondcompanies.be and for the way diamond companies in Belgium must comply with their AML obligations.
What remains the same?
The platform www.registereddiamondcompanies.be will continue to exist after 1 March 2026.
While the platform will continue to exist after 1 March 2026, www.registereddiamondcompanies.be will then only be able to be used to consult company data of registered Belgian diamond companies.
What changes?
1. The way you submit your AML-report
As of 1 January 2026, it is no longer possible to submit an AML-report via www.registereddiamondcompanies.be.
The AML-report for the 2025 reporting year must be submitted in 2026 via the new government platform. More information about this platform will be shared shortly.
This new platform will be operational as of 1 March 2026. At that time, the new submission deadline for the AML-report will also be communicated.
Important:
Between 1 January 2026 and 1 March 2026, no AML-reports can be submitted.
What if, in the meantime you are asked by your bank for example, to provide an AML-report for 2025?
You cannot provide a copy of your 2025 AML-report, as it cannot be submitted yet (until 1 March 2026). Don’t worry, you will not be in trouble for not submitting it yet (as this is not possible at this time).
Till that time, you can refer to the website of the FPS Economy, where this is stated explicitly, or share the statement below:
Website:
https://economie.fgov.be/en/themes/enterprises/specific-sectors/diamonds/diamonds-administrative
Government statement:
“The procedure for submitting the annual anti-money laundering activity report is evolving. Unlike in previous years, the activity report will no longer have to be submitted via the website www.registereddiamondcompanies.be. The FPS Economy is currently developing a new submission platform specifically designed to receive anti- money laundering activity reports from registered dealers in diamonds and/or synthetic diamonds. This platform is currently under development and is expected to be operational by 1 March 2026.
Consequences for the 2025 reporting year: the anti-money laundering activity report for the 2025 reference year cannot be submitted at this time. As soon as the new platform becomes available, registered dealers will be informed. The deadline for submitting the activity report will also be communicated at that time.”
How will I know when I can sumbit my AML-report?
We will inform all diamond companies as soon as the new platform goes live and the AML-report for 2025 can be submitted. This will be done through our usual channels (Email, Whatsapp Broadcast and website).
2. How to follow the mandatory AML seminar + certificate (MANDATORY)
- Until 28 February 2026, the mandatory AML-seminar can be followed via www.registereddiamondcompanies.be (transit period). This seminar is mandatory and must be followed once each year. After completion, you will receive an AML-certificate.
- As of March 1, viewing the seminar and receiving the certificate will only be possible via www.myawdc.be.
3. Best Practice Seminar (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
- Until February 28, the Best Practice Seminar can also be followed via www.registereddiamondcompanies.be (transition period). This seminar is mandatory in order to make use of the Basic Banking Service and is strongly recommended to improve transparency in trading activities.
- As of 1 March 2026, viewing the seminar and receiving the certificate will only be possible via www.myawdc.be.
4. Creating a MyAWDC account (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
Do you not yet have a MyAWDC account? Then it is important to create one as soon as possible and preferably no later than 1 March 2026.
A MyAWDC account is required to:
- Follow the mandatory AML-seminar and obtain your certificate (as of 1 March 2026),
- Follow the Best Practice Seminar (as of 1 March 2026),
- Consult your Diamond Office invoices (historical overview).
- Track your shipments’ G7-related information
How to apply?
Visit www.awdc.be/myawdc. There you will find all the information and guidance regarding the application for a MyAWDC account.
5. Moody’s database
Since 1 January 2026, the Moody’s database (formerly Bureau Van Dijk) is no longer available (also not via www.registereddiamondcompanies.be nor via any other channel).
Diamantaires could consult this database until 31 December 2025 and had until then to transfer relevant information to KYCP.
Important (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
If your company does not yet have a KYC- account, you can still create one. It is not mandatory, but strongly recommended to facilitate compliance with AML obligations. More information can be found here: https://www.awdc.be/kycp
How to apply:
- Send an email to compliance@awdc.be
- Subject: “Request KYCP-Account”
What you need to remember:
- The AML-report for 2025 can only be submitted as of 1 March 2026 via the new government platform. In the meantime, you can refer to the statement of the FPS Economy, which confirms that no diamantaire can currently provide an AML-report for 2025.
- The AML Seminar and Best Practice Seminar can still be followed via www.registereddiamondcompanies.be and www.myawdc.be until 28 February 2026. As of 1 March 2026, this will only be possible via www.myawdc.be.
- Create a MyAWDC account as soon as possible by visiting www.awdc.be/myawdc.
Do you have any questions?
Please send an email to compliance@awdc.be or visit the AWDC Helpdesk: AWDC-building, open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 13:00.
