goAML Registration in UAE
Expert goAML registration for DNFBPs and financial institutions — ensuring full compliance with UAE AML & CFT regulations, handled by our team in Dubai.
What Is goAML?
goAML is the official reporting platform of the UAE's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), developed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It is the mandatory system through which financial institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in the UAE must submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and other compliance reports in line with UAE Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) laws.
Who Must Register on goAML?
Financial Institutions
Banks, exchange houses, insurance companies, investment firms, and finance companies.
Real Estate Agents
Brokers and agents involved in buying, selling, or leasing real estate on behalf of clients.
Gold & Precious Metals
Dealers in gold, diamonds, precious stones, and jewellery with transactions above AED 55,000.
Legal Professionals
Lawyers, notaries, and legal consultants handling client funds or company formation.
Auditors & Accountants
Audit firms and accounting practices providing services to corporate clients.
Corporate Service Providers
Businesses that help clients set up companies, manage bank accounts, or act as nominee directors.
What the Service Includes
- Assessment of your DNFBP category and reporting obligations
- Creation of your goAML portal account
- Preparation and submission of the goAML registration application
- Linking your business to the correct supervisory authority
- Guidance on submitting STRs, SARs, and Funds Freeze Reports
- AML compliance advisory — policies, procedures, and risk assessment
- Free post-registration consultation
How It Works
Documents Required
- Valid UAE trade licence
- Emirates ID and passport copy of owner / Compliance Officer
- Business email address and mobile number
- Details of business activities and client types
- Name and details of designated Compliance Officer (if applicable)
Key Features of the goAML Portal
📋 Real-Time Reporting
Submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and Funds Freeze Reports directly to the UAE FIU in real time.
🔒 Secure & Confidential
All data submitted through goAML is encrypted and securely stored, maintaining full confidentiality of your reports.
🕐 24/7 Access
The goAML portal operates around the clock, enabling your business to submit reports at any time without restrictions.
📊 Compliance Tracking
Monitor your institution's compliance status, track submitted reports, and manage your AML obligations from one central dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
DNFBP stands for Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession. Under UAE AML law, DNFBPs include real estate agents, gold and precious metal dealers, lawyers, accountants, auditors, and corporate service providers — all of whom must register on goAML.
Registered entities must submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) when they identify transactions linked to money laundering or terrorism financing, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for suspicious behaviour, and Funds Freeze Reports when required by the FIU.
Non-compliance with AML/CFT regulations — including failure to register on goAML — can result in fines of up to AED 1,000,000 and potential licence suspension by the UAE Ministry of Economy or relevant supervisory authority.
Yes. All financial institutions and DNFBPs operating within UAE jurisdiction — including branches of international companies — are required to register on goAML.
UAE AML regulations require DNFBPs to appoint a designated Compliance Officer responsible for AML/CFT obligations. We can advise on this requirement as part of our registration service.
Register on goAML today — AED 499, handled by our compliance experts.
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