# Who needs to carry out the customer due diligence (CDD)?

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**Category:** UAE\
**Tags:** compliance, edd, cdd, aml\
**Created:** [September 15, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://www.amlfaqs.com/t/who-needs-to-carry-out-the-customer-due-diligence-cdd/61 "2024-09-15T11:12:17Z")\
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Who needs to carry out the customer due diligence (CDD)?

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**Author:** ![pathik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex010/user_avatar/www.amlfaqs.com/pathik/32/5_2.png) [@pathik](https://www.amlfaqs.com/u/pathik)\
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All regulated entities, including DNFBPs, FIs, and VASPs, need to carry out a customer due diligence process. They also need to appoint an AML Compliance Officer to oversee overall AML compliance and ensure that the CDD process is clearly laid out and operating as intended.