CLIENT SCREENING · UAE

AML / CFT Compliance for Businesses in the UAE

Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media Screening

AML / CFT Compliance for Businesses in the UAE

We screen clients, beneficial owners, and counterparties against sanctions lists, PEP databases, and publicly available sources. We assess identified risks and provide recommendations on further action.

We screen clients, beneficial owners, and counterparties against sanctions lists, PEP databases, and publicly available sources. We assess identified risks and provide recommendations on further action.

We help businesses comply with UAE AML/CFT requirements, from developing internal documentation to annual reporting and customer due diligence.

AML/CFT CLIENT SCREENING

A Comprehensive Suite of Legal Solutions for Your Business

Client Screening

We identify sanctions matches, politically exposed persons, related parties, and adverse media, enabling the company to make an informed decision on whether to establish or continue the business relationship.

We identify sanctions matches, politically exposed persons, related parties, and adverse media, enabling the company to make an informed decision on whether to initiate or continue the business relationship.

We identify sanctions matches, politically exposed persons, related parties, and adverse media, enabling the company to make an informed decision on whether to establish or continue the business relationship.

Screening Against Applicable Sanctions Lists

Identification of PEPs, Family Members, and Close Associates

Adverse Media Screening Using Publicly Available Sources

Beneficial Ownership and Corporate Relationship Screening

Risk Assessment and Recommendations for Further Action

Who Needs to Comply?

Who Is Required to Comply with AML Regulations in the UAE?

Who Is Required to Comply with AML Regulations in the UAE?


Who is Obligated to Comply with AML in the UAE?


Regulatory Framework · UAE

Your business is required
to comply

Your business is required
to comply

UAE law mandates that DNFBPs and financial institutions establish a robust AML/CFT framework — or face severe penalties and potential license revocation.

UAE law mandates that DNFBPs and financial institutions establish a robust AML/CFT framework — or face severe penalties and potential license revocation.

Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025

Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025

Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025

CBUAE Regulations

CBUAE Regulations

CBUAE Regulations

UAE FIU / goAML

UAE FIU / goAML

FATF Recommendations

FATF Recommendations

FATF Recommendations

Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025

Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025

Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025

About Us

Make Fortune

Make Fortune

Make Fortune

UAE Licensed Legal Consultancy

UAE Licensed Legal Consultancy

UAE Licensed Legal Consultancy

Licensed Legal Services in the UAE: Fully Compliant Corporate Support.

Licensed Legal Services in the UAE: Fully Compliant Corporate Support.

We provide legal services in the UAE under a valid licence.

Result-Oriented Accountability

Result-Oriented Accountability

Result-Oriented Accountability

We accept full accountability for the accuracy and quality of all prepared documentation and official submissions within the agreed scope of work.

We accept full accountability for the accuracy and quality of all prepared documentation and official submissions within the agreed scope of work.

FTA-Accredited Tax Agents

FTA-Accredited Tax Agents

FTA-Accredited Tax Agents

Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance: Preparation, Submissions, and FTA Liaison.



VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance: End-to-End Reporting & FTA Liaison

Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance: Preparation, Submissions, and FTA Liaison.

Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance: Preparation, Submissions, and FTA Liaison.



  • Legal
    services

  • Financial
    compliance

  • Accounting
    services

  • Tax
    advisory

  • Asset
    protection

  • Turnkey
    business solutions

  • Legal
    services

  • Financial
    compliance

  • Accounting
    services

  • Tax
    advisory

  • Asset
    protection

  • Turnkey
    business solutions

  • Legal
    services

  • Financial
    compliance

  • Accounting
    services

  • Tax
    advisory

  • Asset
    protection

  • Turnkey
    business solutions

  • Financial
    compliance

  • Legal
    services

  • Tax
    advisory

  • Accounting
    services

  • Turnkey
    business solutions

  • Asset
    protection

  • Financial
    compliance

  • Legal
    services

  • Tax
    advisory

  • Accounting
    services

  • Turnkey
    business solutions

  • Asset
    protection

  • Financial
    compliance

  • Legal
    services

  • Tax
    advisory

  • Accounting
    services

  • Turnkey
    business solutions

  • Asset
    protection

Make Fortune Team

The Team Trusted by Businesses in the UAE

The Team Trusted by Businesses in the UAE

The Team Trusted by Businesses in the UAE

Legal support, tax planning, and protection of the interests of companies and investors.

Legal support, tax planning, and protection of the interests of companies and investors.

Legal support, tax planning, and protection of the interests of companies and investors.

AML/CFT Services

AML/CFT Compliance Support for Businesses in the UAE

AML/CFT Compliance Support for Businesses in the UAE

Service Ecosystem

Other Practices

Accounting

Accounting & Audit Services

Accounting & Audit Services

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Accounting Reconstruction

Payroll Processing & WPS Compliance

Regular Reporting & Deadline Control

Complimentary Consultation

Audit Readiness & Auditor Liaison Services

Audit Support & Coordination

Audit Readiness & Auditor Liaison Services

tax & compliance

Corporate Tax & VAT Advisory Services

Corporate Tax & VAT Advisory Services

Corporate Tax & VAT Advisory Services

Corporate Tax & VAT Registration

Tax Return Preparation & Filing

Transfer Pricing & Benchmarking

Tax Audit Readiness & Support

Tax Residency Certificates (TRC) & DTAA

F A Q

FAQ

We answer the key questions about customer screening, sanctions compliance, PEP checks, and compliance risk assessment in the UAE.

We answer the key questions about customer screening, sanctions compliance, PEP checks, and compliance risk assessment in the UAE.

What Does Client Screening Include?

The screening may include client and beneficial owner identification, searches against sanctions and PEP databases, analysis of corporate relationships, and adverse media checks. The scope of the screening is determined by the level of risk and the nature of the client relationship.

What Is Included in Client Screening?

What Is Included in Client Screening?

What Should You Do If There Is a Sanctions List Match?

How Often Should Clients Be Rescreened?

Consultation

Start with a free
consultation

Start with a free
consultation

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