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UAE DNFBP AML/CFT Guidance Real Estate, Precious Metals, Lawyers

GuidanceIn Force
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Issuing authority
Ministry of Economy administrative sanctions
Effective date
2024 updated alongside April 2026 CBUAE package
Scope
Ministry of Economy administrative sanctions

Key requirements

UAE's AML rules for non-financial businesses: real estate agents, precious metals and stones dealers, lawyers, accountants and trust and company service providers. These businesses must register with the relevant supervisor, conduct risk assessments, do CDD on customers, monitor transactions and file STRs via the goAML platform. Enhanced scrutiny on cash transactions and beneficial ownership verification.

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