What are High Value Dealers (HVDs)?

High Value Dealers (HVDs) refer to businesses that engage in the sale of goods for cash payments of €10,000 or more. This definition is relevant in contexts such as anti-money laundering regulations, where tracking large cash transactions is crucial to prevent illicit activities. HVDs play a significant role in high-value markets, particularly in art, where substantial transactions are commonplace. By focusing on cash payments exceeding €10,000, this classification helps enforce transparency and regulatory compliance within the art market and other high-value sectors.

The other choices either reference different types of businesses or do not align with the legislative framework surrounding high-value transactions. For instance, art markets with an average transaction below €10,000 would not qualify as HVDs since they fall below the threshold established for high value sales. Similarly, financial institutions providing loans for art purchases or online galleries selling digital art do not fit the specific definition of HVDs, which pertains explicitly to the direct sale of physical goods for cash in high-denomination amounts.