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Company CDD is no-charge record-keeping; the company obtains its own ASIC extract from ASIC Connect (~$9) and you upload the PDF. Subject to licence terms." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do Program Packs include?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Our program is $249 inc GST one-time and includes configuration & schedule setup, a complimentary policy, and a complete sector-specific AML/CTF program (policies, procedures, risk assessments, decision trees and more) accessible via the AML Portal. The Reporting Group edition (Commercial Licence) is $1500 inc GST one-time and adds multi-entity management. You can alternatively sign up and bring your own program. CDD is $35 per customer, pay-as-you-go." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does CDD pricing work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Individual CDD costs $35 inc GST per customer and includes PEP screening, Sanctions screening (DFAT + UN), Adverse Media screening and Guided VOI (self-completed, step-by-step workflow). Company CDD is $0 — record-keeping for your CDD file. The company obtains its own ASIC extract from ASIC Connect (~$9), you upload the PDF, and our AI extracts directors, shareholders and company details. You can pass Individual CDD costs to your client as a disbursement." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need legal review?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Our documents do not consider your individual circumstances and do not include legal advice or review. All users have access to HeadStart Counsel, our related legal practice, for review and tailoring from $1,800+GST. Legal review fees are collected by HeadStart Counsel, not HeadStart Docs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I upgrade later?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. You can upgrade your edition at any time. Your portal access continues and you will receive access to edition-specific features." } } ] } ] --- [Get Started ](/checkout) We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic. [Privacy Policy](/privacy) Essential OnlyAccept All [Skip to main content](#main-content) [ ![HeadStart Docs](/assets/logo-dark-bg-CUivuKJ8.png)![HeadStart Docs](/assets/logo-light-bg-D5BRMGqf.png) ](/) [Home ](/) Features [Programs ](/programs) Resources Sectors [Log in ](/auth) [Portal](/aml-landing) # Simple, transparent pricing. Program packs from $249. No portal fee when you run CDDs through us. We give you one. ## Program Packs Sector-specific AML/CTF documentation. Choose your sector then select your edition. ### Solo $249 inc GST No subscription. We give you one. 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