DBM Services
goAML Registration & AML Compliance in the UAE
Mandatory for DNFBPs — heavy fines for those who skip it
If your business is a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP) — real estate brokers, dealers in precious metals and stones, auditors and accountants, or corporate service providers — UAE law requires you to register on the goAML platform, the Financial Intelligence Unit's reporting system. Operating without it exposes you to fines that can reach AED 1 million and license suspension.
DBM handles the full compliance setup: goAML portal registration (including the SACM pre-registration step most firms get stuck on), appointing and notifying your AML compliance officer, drafting your AML/CFT policies and customer due-diligence procedures, and training your team on when and how to file suspicious transaction reports.
Why It Works
Full goAML Registration
SACM pre-registration and goAML portal setup completed without the usual rejections.
Compliance Officer Setup
AML compliance officer appointed and registered with the authorities correctly.
AML Policy Pack
Written AML/CFT policies, risk assessment and CDD procedures tailored to your business.
Staff Training
Your team knows what to check, what to record and when to report.
STR/SAR Support
Guidance on filing suspicious transaction reports when situations arise.
Ongoing Compliance
Annual reviews and updates as UAE AML regulations evolve.
How the Process Works
- 1
Scope Check
We confirm whether your activities classify you as a DNFBP and what applies.
- 2
Registration
SACM and goAML registrations completed and credentials handed over.
- 3
Policies & Officer
AML documentation drafted; compliance officer appointed and notified.
- 4
Training & Handover
Team briefed, reporting procedures tested, ongoing support agreed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must register on goAML in the UAE?
DNFBPs — real estate agents and brokers, dealers in precious metals and stones, auditors and accountants, and corporate service providers — plus all financial institutions. If you're unsure whether your license activities qualify, we check for free.
What happens if I don't register on goAML?
Penalties for non-compliance range from AED 50,000 up to AED 1 million or more, alongside possible license suspension. Authorities actively cross-check license activities against goAML registrations.
Is goAML registration a one-time task?
Registration is one-time, but AML compliance is ongoing: maintaining policies, screening customers, keeping records and filing reports when required. DBM offers both the setup and the ongoing compliance support.
Ready to Get Started with goAML / AML?
Get a free consultation and an itemised, no-surprises quote — usually within the hour.