CLIENT SCREENING · UAE

Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media Screening

Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media Screening

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 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.

AML/CFT CLIENT SCREENING

Comprehensive screening of clients and counterparties

Comprehensive screening of clients and counterparties

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 This

Who Is Required to Comply with AML in the UAE?

Who Is Required to Comply with
AML in the UAE?

Who Is Required to Comply with AML in the UAE?

Regulatory Framework · UAE

Your Business Must
Meet the Requirements

Your Business Must
Meet the Requirements

UAE legislation requires DNFBPs and financial institutions to maintain a comprehensive AML/CFT framework; non-compliance may result in fines and the risk of licence revocation.

UAE legislation requires DNFBPs and financial institutions to maintain a comprehensive AML/CFT framework; non-compliance may result in fines and the risk of licence 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

Corporate Legal Support and Coordination in the UAE

Corporate Legal Support and Coordination in the UAE

Corporate Legal Support and Coordination in the UAE

We support businesses with corporate, contractual and compliance matters and coordinate regulated legal services with appropriately licensed UAE legal professionals where required.

We support businesses with corporate, contractual and compliance matters and coordinate regulated legal services with appropriately licensed UAE legal professionals where required.

Responsibility for Our Work

Responsibility for Our Work

Responsibility for Our Work

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.

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

Tax Support by FTA-Registered Tax Agents

Tax Support by FTA-Registered Tax Agents

Tax Support by FTA-Registered Tax Agents

We provide VAT and Corporate Tax support, including preparation and filing of tax returns and liaison with the FTA.

We provide VAT and Corporate Tax support, including preparation and filing of tax returns and liaison with the FTA.

  • 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

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The Team Supporting Businesses in the UAE

The Team Supporting Businesses in the UAE

The Team Supporting Businesses in the UAE

Corporate Legal Support, Tax Planning & Asset Protection for Businesses and Investors.

Corporate Legal Support, Tax Planning & Asset Protection for Businesses and Investors.

Corporate Legal Support, Tax Planning & Asset Protection for Businesses and Investors.

AML/CFT Services

AML/CFT Support for Businesses in the UAE

AML/CFT Support for Businesses in the UAE

Service Ecosystem

Other Practice Areas

Other Practice Areas

Other Practice Areas

Accounting

Accounting & Audit Services

Accounting & Audit Services

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Restoration of Accounting Records

Payroll Processing & WPS Compliance

Regular Reporting & Deadline Control

Free Consultation

Audit Readiness & Auditor Liaison Services

Audit Support

Audit Readiness & Auditor Liaison Services

tax & compliance

Tax Support

Tax Support

Tax Support

Corporate Tax & VAT Registration

Preparation and Filing of Tax Returns

Transfer Pricing & Benchmarking

Preparation for Tax Audits

TRC and International Agreements

F A Q

FAQ

FAQ

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

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message us directly.

Submit a consultation request or message us directly.

Submit a consultation request or
message us directly.

We are Make Fortune, and our goal is to ensure the growth and prosperity of your business in the UAE.

Address

Office 3904-B, Business Central Towers - Tower B Al Sofouh, Dubai Media City, UAE

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Attention: all materials are protected by copyright.
Any copying, publication or distribution without written permission and a link to the source is prohibited and prosecuted by law.

Make Fortune is an independent private legal consultancy. We are not a government authority, do not represent government authorities, and do not issue government documents. We provide legal, corporate and advisory services, including support for clients in their interactions with the relevant government authorities.

We are Make Fortune, and our goal is to ensure the growth and prosperity of your business in the UAE.

Address

Office 3904-B, Business Central Towers - Tower B Al Sofouh, Dubai Media City, UAE

Follow us on social media

Attention: all materials are protected by copyright.
Any copying, publication or distribution without written permission and a link to the source is prohibited and prosecuted by law.

Make Fortune is an independent private legal consultancy. We are not a government authority, do not represent government authorities, and do not issue government documents. We provide legal, corporate and advisory services, including support for clients in their interactions with the relevant government authorities.

We are Make Fortune, and our goal is to ensure the growth and prosperity of your business in the UAE.

Address

Office 3904-B, Business Central Towers - Tower B Al Sofouh, Dubai Media City, UAE

Follow us on social media

Attention: all materials are protected by copyright.
Any copying, publication or distribution without written permission and a link to the source is prohibited and prosecuted by law.

Make Fortune is an independent private legal consultancy. We are not a government authority, do not represent government authorities, and do not issue government documents. We provide legal, corporate and advisory services, including support for clients in their interactions with the relevant government authorities.