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What the engine knows
UAE federal framework
AML/CFT under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018, Economic Substance Regulations, UBO rules, Commercial Companies Law and Corporate Tax.
Regulators & free zones
CBUAE, SCA, DFSA in DIFC, FSRA in ADGM, VARA and Ministry of Economy obligations for DNFBPs.
Compliance operations
EWRA methodology, CDD and EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, ICARA and training obligations.
Sector-specific rules
Virtual assets and the travel rule, real estate REAR filings, DPMS thresholds and fintech licensing routes.
Governance
Director duties and liability, board oversight expectations, three lines of defence and delegation of authority.
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What are the ESR requirements?
Entities carrying on a Relevant Activity must file an annual Notification within six months of financial year end, an Economic Substance Report within twelve months where income was earned, and meet the substance test in the UAE.
Explain UAE AML regulations
Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 and Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019 require a risk assessment, risk-based CDD and EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, goAML reporting, an approved MLRO, independent audit and training.
Director duties under UAE Companies Law
Directors must act in good faith and within their powers, exercise prudent care, avoid conflicts, keep proper records, and are jointly liable for fraud, misuse of power, breach of law and mismanagement.
DIFC vs ADGM regulations
DIFC is DFSA-regulated with its own common-law based framework; ADGM is FSRA-regulated and applies English common law directly. They differ on activity scope, capital, timelines and treatment of novel models.