AML Compliance for Accounting Firms UAE
Comply with AML/CFT Regulations. Protect Your Firm. Build Trust.
Accounting firms in UAE are Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) under the AML/CFT regulations issued by the Ministry of Economy and UAE FIU. We help you implement a robust AML compliance framework to mitigate risks, ensure compliance and safeguard your reputation.
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YOUR AML OBLIGATIONS AS AN ACCOUNTING FIRM IN UAE
Register with goAML
Register your firm on the UAE FIU goAML portal.
Customer Due Diligence
Identify your clients, verify their identity and understand the nature of your business.
Identify Beneficial Owners
Identify and verify the beneficial owners and control structure.
Monitor Transactions
Continuously monitor transactions and report suspicious activity.
Report to FIU
File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the UAE FIU via goAML.
Record Keeping
Maintain records for at least 5 years and ensure data protection.
Train Your Staff
Provide AML training to staff and raise awareness of AML obligations.
OUR AML COMPLIANCE SERVICES INCLUDE
- AML Compliance Gap Analysis
- AML Policies & Procedure Development
- AML Risk Assessment
- KYC, CDD, EDD & UBO Framework
- goAML Registration & MLR Support
- Transaction Monitoring Framework
- Sanctions Screening Implementation
- AML Training & Awareness Programs
- Independent AML Review
- AML Audit Support
WHY CHOOSE DIGITAFFAIRS
- Experienced AML Compliance Professionals
- In-Depth Knowledge of UAE AML Laws
- Tailored Solutions for Accounting Firms
- Practical, Scalable & Risk-Based Approach
- End-to-End AML Compliance Support
- Confidential, Independent & Reliable
We help accounting firms build a strong compliance culture and protect against financial crime risks and penalties.
WE HELP ACCOUNTING FIRMS WITH
- Ministry of Economy Requirements
- UAE FIU goAML Guidance
- Risk-Based Compliance Framework
- Client Onboarding & Verification
- Transaction Monitoring & Alerts
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (STR)
- Record Keeping & Data Protection
- Regulatory Inspections & Support
WE ALIGN WITH UAE AML REGULATIONS & AUTHORITIES
FIU
Financial Intelligence Unit
Ministry of Economy
UAE
Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019
Regarding AML/CFT
Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018
On Anti-Money Laundering
goAML Portal
UAE FIU
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is AML compliance mandatory for accounting firms in UAE?+
Yes. Accounting firms are classified as DNFBPs and must comply with UAE AML/CFT requirements, including risk assessment, customer due diligence, policies, procedures, training, reporting and record keeping.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?+
Non-compliance may lead to administrative penalties, regulatory action, reputational damage and business disruption depending on the nature and severity of the breach.
How do I register my firm on the goAML portal?+
You need to prepare the required business and compliance information and complete registration through the UAE FIU goAML portal. We can support the registration and documentation process.
How long should we keep client records?+
AML-related client records, due diligence documents and transaction records should generally be maintained for at least 5 years, subject to applicable UAE AML requirements.
What is the difference between CDD, EDD and KYC?+
KYC identifies and verifies customers, CDD assesses and documents customer risk, and EDD is enhanced due diligence for higher-risk customers, complex structures or suspicious scenarios.
Do you provide AML training for our staff?+
Yes, we provide AML training and awareness support to help your team understand AML obligations, red flags, reporting duties and internal procedures.
Stay Compliant. Protect Your Firm. Build Trust.
Partner with DigitAffairs for reliable and professional AML compliance services for accounting firms in UAE.
- AML Compliance Framework
- goAML Support
- Staff Training