goAML Registration
goAML Registration Services in Dubai
To help you meet the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) requirements of the UAE, we offer professional goAML registration services. RH and Hale Law Firm in Dubai, offers full registration assistance services for goAML for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), Financial Institutions and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in the UAE.
Our AML Compliance expert can assist you with the registration on the official goAML portal, appoint a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), preparation of documents and compliance with all FIU obligations to prevent fines.
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What is goAML Registration in UAE?
goAML is an official registration and reporting portal of the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). It receives Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulations for money laundering, terrorist financing and related risks. All entities that are governed by the UAE AML/CFT regulations are required to register on the goAML portal.
Failure to register on goAML may result in severe penalties imposed by the Ministry of Economy & Tourism. If you have not completed your application, please do so at the earliest to gain access to the goAML system.
Who Must Register on the goAML Portal?
All Financial Institutions (FIs), Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in mainland UAE or free zones must register. This includes:
- Real estate agents, brokers, and developers
- Dealers in precious metals and stones (jewellery businesses)
- Lawyers, notaries, and independent legal professionals
- Auditors, accountants, and accounting firms
- Corporate service providers (CSPs) and trust service providers
- Banks, exchange houses, insurance companies, and finance firms
- Virtual asset/cryptocurrency service providers
- Commercial gaming operators (under the updated framework)
Even small businesses and sole practitioners in these categories must comply. The size of the business does not exempt anyone from registration.
Relevant UAE Laws Governing goAML Registration
goAML registration is mandatory under:
- Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 (effective 14 October 2025) – the main UAE AML law that replaced Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018.
- Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025 (effective 14 December 2025) – the executive regulations that replaced Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019.
These laws require Financial Institutions, DNFBPs, and VASPs to register on the goAML portal and report suspicious transactions to the UAE FIU.
Documents required for goAML registration
You should prepare these documents (typically in a single PDF of less than 5 MB) well before starting the registration process:
- A valid commercial trade licence.
- An appointment/authorisation letter on company letterhead or stamped company letterhead appointing the Compliance Officer / Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
- A copy of passport, Emirates ID (front and back copy), UAE residence visa of the nominated Compliance Officer/MLRO.
- Company contact details (company email and company phone number).
Depending on the type and the supervision authority, you may need to provide additional documents as supporting documents.
How RH and Hale Law Firm Helps with goAML registration UAE
RH and Hale Law Firm offers a complete goAML registration service in Dubai and throughout the UAE. We do all the paperwork so your company can be registered with FIU and AML promptly and accurately.
Our Easy Process of Support:
- Preparation and MLRO Appointment: We prepare all necessary documents and assist with the appointment of your Compliance Officer / MLRO.
- SACM Pre-Registration: We complete the SACM pre-Registration in the official goAML portal, submit your information and obtain your username and secret key.
- Google Authenticator: We will assist you in setting up Google Authenticator to enable secure access.
- goAML Organisation Registration: We assist you with login, complete the full entity registration, upload documents and submit the application on your behalf.
- Follow up Approval: We monitor the application and handle any request from the supervisory authority or FIU until the application is approved.
- After goAML Registration: We will activate your profile and brief you about your reporting obligations after approval.
goAML registration does not incur any government fees. Our professional services will help reduce the risk of rejection and complete registration in a short period of time.
Contact RH and Hale Law Firm in Dubai for all your goAML registration UAE needs today
Our goAML Registration Services at RH and Hale in Dubai
RH and Hale is one of the established law firms in Dubai. We offer full legal support for goAML registration and overall AML/CFT compliance. This includes:
- Determination of eligibility and correct classification as FI, DNFBP or VASP
- Full preparation and review of all related documents
- Advice on the appointment of a suitable Compliance Officer / MLRO
- Complete registration and submission on the portal (SACM + goAML)
- Follow up if application is pending or rejected
- Drafting of basic AML/CFT policies and procedures (upon request)
- Advice after registration on STR/SAR filing duty and ongoing compliance
- Across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and all emirates of UAE
We focus on the regulatory and technical aspects, so you can focus on doing business and satisfy your FIU duties.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Non-Registration on goAML or failure to comply with reporting obligations can lead to:
- Administrative fines (typically ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 200,000 and in some cases up to AED 1,000,000 under Cabinet Resolution No. 71 of 2024)
- Trade licence suspension or restriction
- Banking problems or account closure
- Regulatory investigations and reputational damage
- Criminal proceedings in extreme cases.
UAE authorities conduct regular inspections on DFBPs and other regulated institutions. Timely Registration is the easiest way to minimise risk.
Why Choose RH and HALE for goAML Registration in Dubai?
- We are a licensed full-service law firm with a vast knowledge of UAE corporate, regulatory and compliance law.
- Practical experience of working with businesses in real estate, professional services and other regulated sectors.
- Simple and clear process that ensures accurate first-time submissions.
- Ongoing legal advice for any other AML/CFT programme needs beyond goAML registration.
- Client-centric approach that serves businesses in Dubai and throughout the UAE.
FAQs – goAML Registration
Is registration on goAML compulsory in the UAE?
Yes. All Financial Institutions, DNFBPs and VASPs are required to register on the goAML portal in compliance with UAE AML/CFT provisions.
Is there a government fee for goAML registration?
No. There is no government fee to register with the official portal. You only pay a fee if you use professional services to help you submit your paperwork.
How long will it take to register on goAML?
Once you submit complete and accurate documents, it usually takes a few business days, subject to the time taken for evaluation by the supervisory authority and the FIU.
What documents are required?
Trade licence, letter of authorisation for the appointed Compliance Officer/MLRO, passport, Emirates ID and Residence Visa of the appointed officer and company contact details.
Can RH and Hale support both free zone and mainland registration?
Yes. We can help with registration to goAML for a mainland entity as well as commercial free zone entities in the UAE.