AML Compliance Services in Dubai, UAE — goAML Registration & KYC

Get Your Business AML Compliant in the UAE

  • ✓ Assistance with AML registration and compliance setup
  • ✓ Comprehensive risk assessment for your business
  • ✓ KYC, Due Diligence & AML compliance procedures

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Understanding AML in the UAE

What is Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance?

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance refers to the laws, regulations, and internal procedures that UAE businesses must implement to detect, prevent, and report financial crimes, money laundering, and terrorist financing activities.

The UAE has established one of the most robust AML frameworks in the region, aligned with FATF (Financial Action Task Force) international standards. Non-compliance can lead to severe fines up to AED 5 million, licence cancellation, and criminal prosecution of responsible individuals.

Key UAE AML regulations your business must comply with:

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019 goAML FIU Reporting FATF 40 Recommendations CBUAE AML Guidelines
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AED 5M
Max fine per AML violation
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100%
DNFBP registration mandatory
Did you know? Over 90% of UAE businesses found non-compliant in recent years were in real estate, gold trading, and corporate service sectors. Is your business protected?

Our AML Services in Dubai

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Real Estate

Maintain AML compliance in your real estate business.

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Forex Trading

Smart AML solutions for Dubai's high-risk industries.

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Gold & Precious Metals

Meet AML requirements in the gold trading industry

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KYC & Due Diligence

Know Your Customer and the steps involved in due diligence.

Regulated Businesses

Who Needs AML Compliance in the UAE?

Under UAE law, all Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) are legally required to implement AML/CFT programs, register on goAML, and file regulatory reports. Failure to comply results in penalties and licence revocation.

Not sure if your business qualifies as a DNFBP? Contact us for a free eligibility check and we'll tell you exactly what AML steps you need to take.

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Real Estate Brokers & Agents

Mandatory AML compliance for all property transactions above AED 55,000.

Gold, Jewellery & Precious Metals

Strict AML screening and transaction reporting requirements apply.

Corporate Service Providers

Company formation agents must conduct full KYC on all clients.

Accounting & Audit Firms

Accountants handling client funds must implement AML procedures.

Financial Institutions & Forex

Banks, exchange houses, and forex brokers face the strictest AML requirements.

Legal Professionals

Lawyers handling client financial matters fall under DNFBP AML obligations.

How It Works

Our 4-Step AML Compliance Process

From free consultation to full compliance — a simple, efficient process tailored to your business.

01

Free Consultation & Assessment

We review your business type, transactions, and current status to identify exactly what AML requirements apply to you — at no cost.

02

goAML Registration & Setup

We complete your goAML portal registration with the UAE FIU and configure your Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) workflows.

03

Policy Drafting & Risk Assessment

We draft a customized AML/CFT policy for your business and conduct a full documented risk assessment — a legal requirement for DNFBPs.

04

Training & Ongoing Support

We train your team on AML obligations and provide ongoing compliance monitoring, annual reviews, and regulatory update support.

Why Choose Us?

Your Trusted AML Consultants in Dubai

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Expert Consultants

Experienced AML professionals
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Fast Processing

Quick and efficient service
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Affordable Pricing

Competitive & transparent rates
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Confidential Service

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Customized Compliance Framework

Every business has unique risk exposure.

Special Focus: AML Compliance for Real Estate, jewellery, and Gold

Our services tackle issues unique to the gold and jewellery trade and the real estate market because of the significant dangers of money laundering in these sectors:

Gold & Jewellers:

  • Tailored checks and screening processes for precious metals and stones.
  • Recommendations for maintaining records and tracking transactions in accordance with regional norms.
  • Suggestions for managing regulatory changes that impact your industry.

Real Estate:

  • Tailored due diligence procedures for real estate deals.
  • Risk evaluations targeted at brokers and real estate agents.
  • Support for fulfilling reporting obligations that safeguard your company.
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FAQs

1. What does AML compliance mean?

The laws, rules, and practices that companies must adhere to in order to stop financial crimes and money laundering are known as anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Establishing appropriate AML rules and monitoring systems is mandatory for businesses operating in the United Arab Emirates.

2. Who needs AML services in the UAE?

AML compliance is mandatory for regulated businesses such as financial institutions, real estate brokers, accounting firms, corporate service providers, and dealers in precious metals and stones.

3. What is registration for goAML?

The official mechanism for reporting suspicious transactions in the United Arab Emirates is goAML. It is mandatory for businesses that are categorized as Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) to register on goAML and submit reports as needed.

4. In terms of AML compliance, what is KYC?

The process of confirming a client's identification and evaluating the possibility of illicit activity is known as KYC (Know Your Customer). It is a crucial prerequisite for UAE AML legislation.

5. What is the punishment for breaking AML rules?

In the UAE, breaking AML laws can lead to severe penalties, license suspension, harm to one's reputation, and legal action. Such fines can be avoided with proper AML implementation.

6. Do you offer services for AML risk assessment?

It is true that we carry out thorough AML risk assessments, create personalized AML policies, train employees, and support continuous compliance monitoring.

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