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

UAE Licensed Legal Consultancy

UAE Licensed Legal Consultancy

UAE Licensed Legal Consultancy

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

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.

Responsibility for Results

Responsibility for Results

Responsibility for Results

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.



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

FTA-Registered Tax Agents

UAE FTA-Registered Tax Agents

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

Make Fortune Team

The Team Entrusted with Business in the UAE

The Team Entrusted with Business 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 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

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message us directly.

Submit a consultation request or message us directly.

Submit a consultation request or
message us directly.