# UAE **URL:** https://www.amlfaqs.com/c/uae/5.md [Latest](https://www.amlfaqs.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.amlfaqs.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.amlfaqs.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the UAE category](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/about-the-uae-category/9)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/about-the-uae-category/9 "2024-08-30T14:21:23Z")
A dedicated space for AML/CFT/CPF compliance discussions in the UAE. Features compliance requirements of Federal Decree-law No. (20) of 2018 on AML/CFT, cabinet decisions, relevant guidelines, regulatory updates, best p… --- ## [Are Tax Agents subject to AML Compliance in the UAE?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/are-tax-agents-subject-to-aml-compliance-in-the-uae/386)
**Author:** [@ca.prakashgaggar](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/ca.prakashgaggar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 8:58am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/are-tax-agents-subject-to-aml-compliance-in-the-uae/386 "2024-10-19T08:58:59Z")
Is a Tax Agent whose sole activity is to provide tax-related support considered DNFBP and required to comply with AML/CFT/TFS and CPF requirements? --- ## [What are the REAR reporting requirements for cash payments made directly to property developers?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-the-rear-reporting-requirements-for-cash-payments-made-directly-to-property-developers/340)
**Author:** [@ca.prakashgaggar](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/ca.prakashgaggar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-the-rear-reporting-requirements-for-cash-payments-made-directly-to-property-developers/340 "2024-10-17T10:24:37Z")
If a buyer makes cash payments of AED 55,000/- or more directly to the seller or developer, how would REAR reporting obligations apply to the broker if these transactions occur without the broker’s knowledge? --- ## [How do we onboard a customer with partial match results in the screening solution?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-do-we-onboard-a-customer-with-partial-match-results-in-the-screening-solution/613)
**Author:** [@toppriorityjewellery](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/toppriorityjewellery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-do-we-onboard-a-customer-with-partial-match-results-in-the-screening-solution/613 "2024-12-07T06:05:04Z")
How do we onboard a customer with partial match results in the screening solution? --- ## [Can sanctions be imposed if residual risks aren't mitigated by a regulated entity?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/can-sanctions-be-imposed-if-residual-risks-arent-mitigated-by-a-regulated-entity/169)
**Author:** [@Ramshi](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Ramshi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 4:58am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/can-sanctions-be-imposed-if-residual-risks-arent-mitigated-by-a-regulated-entity/169 "2024-10-08T04:58:48Z")
Is there a risk of sanctions being imposed on a regulated organisation or reporting entity if they fail to mitigate or address residual risks, even after properly applying an enterprise-wide ML/FT policy and procedures? --- ## [Can you please clarify how to draft RBA and EWRA?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/can-you-please-clarify-how-to-draft-rba-and-ewra/165)
**Author:** [@niyasahamed](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/niyasahamed)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/can-you-please-clarify-how-to-draft-rba-and-ewra/165 "2024-10-04T01:27:03Z")
Can you please clarify about how to draft RBA and EWRA? --- ## [What is the AML compliance process?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-aml-compliance-process/69)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-aml-compliance-process/69 "2024-09-15T13:11:33Z")
What is the AML compliance process? --- ## [How to do AML Compliance?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-to-do-aml-compliance/14)
**Author:** [@Jyoti](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Jyoti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 7:07am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-to-do-aml-compliance/14 "2024-08-31T07:07:27Z")
How to do AML Compliance? --- ## [What are AML requirements?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-aml-requirements/234)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-aml-requirements/234 "2024-10-16T04:15:07Z")
What are AML requirements? --- ## [Does short-term leasing, holiday homes, sub-leasing, and property management fall under AML/CFT and TFS requirements?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/does-short-term-leasing-holiday-homes-sub-leasing-and-property-management-fall-under-aml-cft-and-tfs-requirements/382)
**Author:** [@ca.prakashgaggar](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/ca.prakashgaggar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/does-short-term-leasing-holiday-homes-sub-leasing-and-property-management-fall-under-aml-cft-and-tfs-requirements/382 "2024-10-17T15:54:56Z")
Question 1: As per the guidance, leasing is subject to AML/CFT requirements, similar to buy-sell brokerage services for real estate brokers. In this context, do short-term leasing, holiday homes, sub-leasing, hotel leasi… --- ## [What does it mean to be grey listed by FATF?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-grey-listed-by-fatf/88)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-grey-listed-by-fatf/88 "2024-09-15T13:56:29Z")
What does it mean to be grey listed by FATF? --- ## [What are the AML procedures?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-the-aml-procedures/19)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 10:36am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-the-aml-procedures/19 "2024-11-26T10:36:36Z")
What are the AML procedures? --- ## [Who does AML apply to?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/who-does-aml-apply-to/195)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/who-does-aml-apply-to/195 "2024-10-10T05:38:17Z")
Who does AML apply to? --- ## [What is the difference between inherent risk and residual risk?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-inherent-risk-and-residual-risk/168)
**Author:** [@Ramshi](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Ramshi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-inherent-risk-and-residual-risk/168 "2024-10-08T06:01:44Z")
Could you please explain little clarity about Inherent Risk and Residual Risk? --- ## [Which country is under the FATF blacklist?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/which-country-is-under-the-fatf-blacklist/113)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/which-country-is-under-the-fatf-blacklist/113 "2024-09-15T14:44:52Z")
Which country is under the FATF blacklist? --- ## [Is India on the FATF grey list?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/is-india-on-the-fatf-grey-list/89)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/is-india-on-the-fatf-grey-list/89 "2024-09-15T14:04:29Z")
Is India on the FATF grey list? --- ## [What is the best AML software?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-best-aml-software/174)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-best-aml-software/174 "2024-10-10T04:52:35Z")
What is the best AML software? --- ## [What is the meaning of AML?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-meaning-of-aml/24)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-meaning-of-aml/24 "2024-08-31T14:19:01Z")
What is the meaning of AML? --- ## [What is money laundering in the UAE?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-money-laundering-in-the-uae/71)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-money-laundering-in-the-uae/71 "2024-09-15T13:13:38Z")
What is money laundering in the UAE? --- ## [What must regulated entities do about targeted financial sanctions under UAE AML law?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-must-regulated-entities-do-about-targeted-financial-sanctions-under-uae-aml-law/1503)
**Author:** [@Monika](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Monika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-must-regulated-entities-do-about-targeted-financial-sanctions-under-uae-aml-law/1503 "2026-08-08T12:09:51Z")
What must regulated entities do about targeted financial sanctions under UAE AML law? --- ## [Can a UAE real estate broker rely on a third party to complete customer due diligence?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/can-a-uae-real-estate-broker-rely-on-a-third-party-to-complete-customer-due-diligence/1245)
**Author:** [@Monika](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Monika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/can-a-uae-real-estate-broker-rely-on-a-third-party-to-complete-customer-due-diligence/1245 "2026-09-10T00:25:14Z")
A real estate broker may, in limited circumstances, rely on a qualifying third party such as a bank or another regulated entity to introduce a customer and perform elements of customer due diligence. Reliance is only per… --- ## [What is the role of the MLRO in an accounting firm under UAE AML law?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-role-of-the-mlro-in-an-accounting-firm-under-uae-aml-law/823)
**Author:** [@Monika](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Monika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-the-role-of-the-mlro-in-an-accounting-firm-under-uae-aml-law/823 "2026-04-26T23:25:20Z")
What is the role of the MLRO in an accounting firm under UAE AML law? --- ## [What internal AML policies must accounting firms establish under UAE AML law?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-internal-aml-policies-must-accounting-firms-establish-under-uae-aml-law/825)
**Author:** [@Monika](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Monika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-internal-aml-policies-must-accounting-firms-establish-under-uae-aml-law/825 "2026-04-26T23:58:23Z")
What internal AML policies must accounting firms establish under UAE AML law? --- ## [What are the money laundering red flags for law firms in the UAE?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-the-money-laundering-red-flags-for-law-firms-in-the-uae/1294)
**Author:** [@Monika](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Monika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-are-the-money-laundering-red-flags-for-law-firms-in-the-uae/1294 "2026-09-10T00:32:25Z")
Red flags are the warning signs that a matter may involve money laundering and should prompt a law firm to ask more questions, apply enhanced due diligence and consider a suspicious transaction report. Recognising them i… --- ## [What is AML monitoring system?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-aml-monitoring-system/181)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-aml-monitoring-system/181 "2024-10-10T05:00:05Z")
What is AML monitoring system? --- ## [How to check AML compliance?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-to-check-aml-compliance/194)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-to-check-aml-compliance/194 "2024-10-10T05:36:29Z")
How to check AML compliance? --- ## [How to get goAML certificate in UAE?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-to-get-goaml-certificate-in-uae/376)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 10:38am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/how-to-get-goaml-certificate-in-uae/376 "2024-10-17T10:38:24Z")
How to get goAML certificate in UAE? --- ## [What is AML used for?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-aml-used-for/177)
**Author:** [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 4:56am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-is-aml-used-for/177 "2024-10-10T04:56:12Z")
What is AML used for? --- ## [What does the UAE NRA mean for a real estate brokerage?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-does-the-uae-nra-mean-for-a-real-estate-brokerage/2014)
**Author:** [@Monika](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Monika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/what-does-the-uae-nra-mean-for-a-real-estate-brokerage/2014 "2026-09-09T16:39:33Z")
What does the UAE NRA mean for a real estate brokerage? --- ## [When must a UAE real estate broker file a REAR?](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/when-must-a-uae-real-estate-broker-file-a-rear/1500)
**Author:** [@Monika](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/Monika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/when-must-a-uae-real-estate-broker-file-a-rear/1500 "2026-08-08T11:08:09Z")
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