Yes, if you fall under the DNFBP category — real estate brokers, precious metals dealers, auditors, accountants, lawyers, and corporate service providers are all obligated entities under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025, regardless of not being a financial institution.
Yes. Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) — including crypto exchanges, digital asset platforms and NFT marketplaces — are directly regulated for AML/CFT compliance, with additional VARA-specific requirements in Dubai.
Yes. AML obligations are based on business activity, not company size or age. Even an early-stage fintech handling customer funds or facilitating transactions must have a compliant AML framework before or shortly after launch.
Yes. A real estate brokerage, a gold dealer, and a bank face different risk profiles and reporting obligations. We design each client's AML policy, risk assessment, and training program specifically for their sector and transaction types.