AML penalties UAE

Top AML Penalties – Real Estate Firms Must Avoid in the UAE

The UAE’s real estate sector continues to attract global investors—but with opportunity comes responsibility. In line with international standards and its national strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, the UAE government has tightened AML/CFT enforcement, especially for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) such as real estate brokers,dealers in Precious metals and stones

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Money Laundering in Real Estate Transactions

Red Flags for Money Laundering in Real Estate Transactions: A Compliance Checklist

The real estate sector in the UAE is considered a high-risk area for money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) due to its high-value transactions, cross-border buyers, and complex ownership structures. Recognizing this, the UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) require real estate brokers, developers, and agents (classified as DNFBPs)

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