Canadian reporting entities must file reports to FINTRAC within strict deadlines under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). Missing a deadline can trigger Administrative Monetary Penalties, public disclosure, and operational disruptions. Here is every report type and its filing window.
STRs have no fixed calendar deadline. FINTRAC expects reporting entities to file as soon as practicable. Delays in filing can be treated as a compliance failure.
Late or missed filings carry serious consequences under Canadian AML law:
The simplest way to never miss a deadline is to automate the entire process — from transaction detection to FINTRAC submission. That is exactly what Comply+ does.
Comply+ transforms manual compliance into automated processes so you never miss a filing deadline:
Upload a CSV of your transactions or connect your database directly. Comply+ automatically identifies every reportable transaction — LCTRs, LVCTRs, EFTRs, CDRs — and pre-fills all required fields with customer and transaction data. No manual data entry.
Our proprietary aiSTR™ technology flags transactions that match FINTRAC risk indicators and automatically drafts compliant STR narratives. Your compliance team reviews and approves — dramatically reducing the time from suspicion to filing.
Never log in to FINTRAC again. Comply+ submits reports directly to FINTRAC's portal and returns confirmation receipts. Every submission is tracked with a complete audit trail.
Maintain complete records of every report filed, every review decision, and every submission confirmation. When FINTRAC examines your compliance program, the documentation is already organized and ready.
For more information on FINTRAC reporting requirements and to submit reports electronically, visit the FINTRAC Web Reporting System.
FINTRAC enforcement is intensifying. Recent penalties demonstrate that compliance failures result in significant financial consequences, with Bill C-2 increasing maximum penalties to $20 million for entities.
FINTRAC has imposed significant Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) for compliance failures across multiple sectors.
December 2025 — Toronto, Ontario
Multiple compliance failures including no effective compliance regime, no proper risk assessment, and failures to submit EFT and LCT reports.
Read case studyDecember 2025 — Foreign MSB (Seychelles)
Failed to submit STRs for transactions with exposure to darknet marketplaces, sanctioned entities, and child sexual abuse material.
Read case studyOctober 2025 — British Columbia
2,593 violations including 1,068 unreported STRs, 1,518 unreported LVCTRs, and failure to comply with Ministerial Directive on Iran.
Read case studySeptember 2025 — Foreign MSB (Seychelles)
Unregistered foreign MSB, 2,952 unreported LVCTRs, and 33 unreported STRs linked to darknet marketplaces and illicit chemical trade.
Read case studyUnder Bill C-2 (tabled June 2025), maximum Administrative Monetary Penalties have increased dramatically:
Purpose-built for Canadian FINTRAC compliance. Automate reporting, reduce risk, and scale your operations.
Handle all FINTRAC transaction types with automated LCTR, LVCTR, EFTR, and STR detection and submission. Our system identifies reportable transactions across cash, virtual currency, and electronic funds transfers.
Our proprietary aiSTR™ technology automatically flags suspicious transactions and drafts FINTRAC-compliant narratives. Reduce false positives and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Scale your operations without increasing compliance overhead. Automate reporting workflows to handle growth from hundreds to thousands of transactions per month.
From batch uploads to direct FINTRAC submission — everything you need in one platform
Submit reports directly to FINTRAC securely. No need to log in to the FINTRAC website — everything is handled within Comply+.
For fully connected databases, enable autopilot for automatic submission of LCTRs, LVCTRs, and EFTRs. Our proprietary aiSTR™ technology handles suspicious transaction detection, requiring manual review only for STRs.
For non-connected databases, upload a CSV of transactions. Automatically detect required reports and generate draft LCTRs, LVCTRs, EFTRs, CDRs, and STRs with AI-powered analysis.
Our proprietary aiSTR™ technology automatically flags high-risk transactions and drafts narratives aligned with FINTRAC risk indicators. You retain full control with manual overrides.
Maintain complete customer and location data with direct integrations to providers like SumSub. Reports auto-populate with existing records.
Create and save draft reports — including AI-generated STR narratives — for later completion. Work at your own pace with automatic data preservation.
Add STR extensions to existing reports (LCTR/LVCTR/EFTR/CDR) with one click. Fill only additional fields — no separate forms.
Risk Detection Settings
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Advanced risk flagging via AI. Machine learning flags suspicious transaction patterns — reducing false positives and helping teams act faster on STRs.
Direct Slack integration for no login STR review/submissions
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Set your risk indicator weightings, or let aiSTR optimize detection
Generate higher accuracy through reinforced learning
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Disclaimer
This page is provided for general informational purposes only and reflects our interpretation and opinions based on publicly available information at the time of writing. It does not constitute legal advice, financial advice, regulatory guidance, or a substitute for professional counsel. Reporting entities and businesses subject to FINTRAC obligations should consult qualified legal and compliance advisors before making decisions relating to FINTRAC, AML obligations, or compliance requirements.