AML Registration Service UAE
AML Registration Service UAE
Ensure your business meets UAE AML registration requirements. AEY Auditing of Accounts provides expert guidance on AML Registration Service UAE in Dubai, tailored to DNFBPs, financial institutions, and Free Zone firms across the UAE.
Why AML Registration Is Critical in the UAE
With the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 and subsequent regulations, the UAE aligns with global standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing . Registration under goAML and appointment of an MLRO are mandatory for DNFBPs, including auditors, real estate brokers, and precious metal dealers . Non-compliance can result in penalties up to AED 5 million, license suspension, or criminal charges
Who Needs AML Registration Service UAE
DNFBPs: Auditors, legal professionals, real estate agents, dealers in precious metals/stones
Financial Institutions: Banks, insurers, exchange houses, virtual asset service providers (VASPs)
Entities operating in DIFC and ADGM, regulated by DFSA and FSRA, must also comply—and may have additional zone-specific rules
Our AML Registration Service
AEY supports your business through every stage of AML registration in Dubai and UAE:
1. Determining Eligibility & Scope
Assess if AML registration is required based on your business activities.
Identify applicable regulations: Federal AML Law, DNFBP rules, DFSA/FSRA oversight in Free Zones
2. MLRO Appointment & Documentation
Guide selection and qualification of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Prepare a formal appointment letter endorsed by your management.
3. Go-AML Platform Registration
Collect necessary documents: trade license, MLRO ID, compliance officer papers
Complete registration, including access setup, user mapping, and system training.
4. CDD & EDD Setup Assistance
Establish risk-based Customer Due Diligence (CDD) protocols.
Define Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) criteria for PEPs and high-risk clients
5. STR Reporting Capabilities
Configure Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) workflows through go-AML.
Align with UAE’s FIU expectations for reporting timelines
6. Record Retention & Compliance Mapping
Set up systems to securely store CDD/EDD documentation, transaction records, and STR logs for at least five years .
Prepare for internal audits and independent U.A.E. AML inspections
7. Ongoing Regulatory Updates & Re-registration
Ensure continued compliance with periodic registration renewal.
Keep updated with changes to AML laws and directives under DFSA, CBUAE, SCA etc.
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Benefits of AEY's AML Registration Support
Regulatory Assurance: Full compliance with UAE AML Law and Free Zone regulations
Expert Guidance: Dubai-registered audit experts trained in goAML, DFSA, and FSRA systems
Risk Mitigation: Reduce exposure to fines, licenses at risk, or reputational damage
Integrated Compliance: Seamlessly align with internal audit, external audit, corporate tax, and UBO services
Scalable Support: Ideal for SMEs to large institutions, including financial firms and DNFBPs
Pricing
Service Bundle | Starting Fee (AED) | Timeline |
AML Registration & MLRO Documentation | 4,500 AED | 5–7 business days |
Full goAML Onboarding & Testing | 7,000 AED | 7–10 business days |
Annual AML Compliance Package (incl. goAML) | Custom Quote | Ongoing |
Packages include consultation, documentation, system setup, and audit readiness.
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FAQs Of AML Registration service UAE
Do all DNFBPs require AML registration?
Yes — any entity classified under DNFBP categories (e.g., auditors, lawyers, real estate) must register via goAML and appoint an MLRO
What’s the difference between goAML and AML policies?
goAML is an online platform for submitting STRs to the UAE’s FIU. AML policies and controls are your internal systems enabling compliance.