AML Supervisory Authorities in UAE

The UAE’s Federal AML regulations entrust various local or federal authorities with the power to manage the AML compliance-related functioning of the Financial Institutions, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs).

Supervisory authorities and their powers are set under Article 16 of Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 and Articles 49 and 50 of Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025.

Here is an infographic to identify the relevant AML Supervisory Authority for your business – based on the nature of activities you are engaged in or the jurisdiction where your business is established.

AML UAE is one of the leading AML consultancy service providers in the UAE, assisting Financial Institutions, DNFBPs and VASPs to stay AML compliant by designing customized AML programs aligned with the federal AML regulations and the AML obligations imposed by the respective Supervisory Authority.