goAML Registration UAE
Mandatory AML and CFT compliance registration for all UAE Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs). One-time fee of AED 499. Licensed consultants handle everything including post-registration guidance.
What Is goAML and Why Is It Mandatory?
goAML is the official UAE anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) reporting portal operated by the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Ministry of Economy. It is used by Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) to register for AML compliance and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
Registration on the goAML portal is mandatory for all DNFBPs in the UAE under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 and its amendments. Failure to register or comply with AML obligations can result in significant regulatory penalties from the Ministry of Economy, including fines and business suspension.
Who Needs to Register on goAML?
All UAE Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) are required to register on the goAML portal. If your business falls into any of the following categories, registration is mandatory regardless of business size.
Accountants and Auditors
All accounting firms, external auditors, and individual accountants providing services to UAE clients must register.
Legal Consultants and Lawyers
Law firms and legal consultants engaged in financial transactions, company formation, or asset management must register.
Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Real estate agents, developers, and brokers involved in buying, selling, or renting property in the UAE must register.
Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones
Businesses dealing in gold, diamonds, and other precious metals or stones above specified transaction thresholds must register.
Corporate Service Providers
Businesses that set up companies, provide registered office addresses, or act as nominee directors or shareholders must register.
Virtual Asset Service Providers
Businesses dealing in cryptocurrency and virtual assets (VASPs) are subject to AML registration and ongoing reporting obligations.
What Our goAML Registration Service Includes
Documents Required for goAML Registration UAE
Send us these documents via WhatsApp or email. All documents can be shared digitally — no physical copies required in most cases.
How goAML Registration Works — Step by Step
From first contact to confirmed registration — here is exactly how our licensed consultants in Karama, Dubai handle your goAML registration.
Free Consultation
We confirm your DNFBP category and registration obligations. We explain your ongoing AML duties. Takes about 15 minutes via WhatsApp.
Document Collection
We send a clear checklist. You share your trade licence, MOA, passport and Emirates ID of compliance officer via WhatsApp or email.
Portal Registration
We create your goAML account on the UAE FIU portal, complete the full registration form, and submit accurately on your behalf.
Confirmation and Guidance
We share your registration confirmation and login credentials. We brief you on all ongoing AML obligations including STRs and SARs.
goAML Registration — Timeline and Cost Breakdown
Everything you need to know about the timeline and costs involved in goAML registration in the UAE.
Your Ongoing AML Obligations After goAML Registration
Registration is just the first step. All registered DNFBPs have ongoing obligations under UAE AML law that must be maintained to avoid penalties.
Appoint a Compliance Officer
Every DNFBP must designate a compliance officer responsible for AML oversight, reporting, and training. Their details must be registered on the goAML portal.
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
You must verify the identity of all clients and assess the risk they pose before providing services. Enhanced due diligence is required for high-risk clients.
File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)
If you suspect a client or transaction involves money laundering or terrorism financing, you must file an STR on the goAML portal promptly — within a reasonable timeframe of becoming suspicious.
Report High-Value Cash Transactions
Cash transactions above AED 55,000 (or equivalent in any currency) must be reported to the FIU via the goAML portal as a high-value transaction report.
Maintain AML Records for 5 Years
All client identification records, transaction records, and AML-related documents must be kept for a minimum of 5 years from the end of the business relationship.
Maintain an Internal AML Policy
All DNFBPs must have a written AML policy, procedures, and controls in place. Staff must receive AML training regularly. We can assist with AML policy drafting.
Frequently Asked Questions — goAML Registration UAE
goAML Registration — AED 499 One Time
Licensed consultants. Fast portal submission. Post-registration AML guidance included. Free consultation.
