AML compliance built around the UAE regulator that governs you.
Different supervisory authorities and licence categories carry different requirements. Start with your regulator to find the compliance services relevant to your business.
CBUAE · Central Bank of the UAE
Banks, finance companies, exchange houses, payment providers, insurers and Central Bank-regulated virtual asset providers.
DFSA · Dubai Financial Services Authority (DIFC)
Authorised firms and DNFBPs operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
CMA · Capital Markets Authority (formerly SCA)
Securities and commodities firms, market infrastructure and virtual-asset businesses.
ADGM (FSRA) · ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority
Banks, investment firms, asset managers, custodians and virtual asset firms in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
ADGM (DNFBP) · ADGM Registration Authority
Real estate, gold and high-value goods dealers, lawyers, accountants and company service providers in ADGM.
MoET · Ministry of Economy and Tourism
Real estate agents, auditors, accountants, corporate service providers and precious metals and stones dealers.
MoJ · Ministry of Justice
Lawyers, legal consultancy firms and notaries within the Ministry's AML supervisory remit.
GCGRA · General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
Licensed commercial gaming operators in the UAE.
Prefer to start from the type of business you run?
Browse by your business typeEach regulator page covers who it supervises, common control areas, the services that matter most and answers to common questions.
Support shaped by your activities.
We review your licence, business activities and existing arrangements to identify your mandatory compliance requirements, such as customer checks, records and review processes that need attention. The scope of support is agreed with you before work begins.
Not sure which authority supervises you? Tell us about your licence or business activity and we will assist you.