# AML Compliance Assistance in the UAE

> Review the practical anti-money laundering questions that apply to your business and organise a sensible next step.

Category: AML compliance assistance.

## Overview

AML requirements are connected to the nature of a business, its customers and the transactions it handles. A useful review begins with what the business does and what controls or records it already has, rather than an off-the-shelf checklist.
TGA provides AML compliance assistance. We can discuss the current approach, identify areas that need closer attention and agree the support required for the business.

## Where TGA can help

- **Business risk context:** Describe services, customer types and transaction patterns relevant to the compliance question.
- **Current approach:** Review the policies, responsibilities and records already available.
- **Action priorities:** Identify documentation or process questions for further review and agree the next work items.

## How we work

1. **Understand the business:** We discuss the activities and open questions.
2. **Review what exists:** We examine current materials within the agreed scope.
3. **Plan the work:** We identify the assistance and follow-up required.

## Useful information to share

- Description of activities and customer types
- Existing AML policies or procedures
- Sample recordkeeping approach
- Specific concerns or review deadlines

Whether a particular AML obligation applies depends on the business and current rules. The scope and deliverables of TGA’s assistance are agreed for each engagement.

## Official guidance

- [UAE AML guidance (Ministry of Economy and Tourism)](https://www.moet.gov.ae/en/aml3)

Contact: [TGA website](https://www.tga-uae.com/#contact), kintu@tga-uae.com, or +971 56 921 0222.
