JPA

goAML & Customs Clearance

goAML registration
and Dubai Customs setup.

DNFBPs face strict AML obligations under UAE Federal Law 20 of 2018. Importers and exporters need Customs registration to operate. JPA handles both — registrations, ongoing compliance, and policy frameworks.

FIU goAML RegistrationDubai Customs Mirsal 2AML/CFT PoliciesSTR/SAR Training

goAML is mandatory. The penalties are real.

If you’re a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP) — real estate broker, dealer in precious metals, auditor, accountant, lawyer, corporate service provider — you’re required to register on the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit’s goAML platform. The fine for not registering starts at AED 50,000 and escalates to AED 100,000+ for repeat violations.

Beyond registration, you need a written AML/CFT policy, a designated compliance officer, sanctions screening procedures, and the ability to file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) when triggered.

On the trade side, any business importing or exporting from the UAE needs Dubai Customs registration through the Mirsal 2 portal, plus an active Importer/Exporter code. We handle both processes — registration, policy frameworks, ongoing compliance support, and customs broker introductions.

goAML and Customs clearance Dubai UAE
What’s Included

Full DNFBP and customs compliance.

Registrations, policies, and ongoing support under one team.

01

DNFBP Classification Assessment

We confirm whether your business is actually classified as a DNFBP under UAE law — sometimes the answer surprises clients.

02

goAML Account Setup

Account creation on the FIU goAML portal, primary contact registration, and authorised user provisioning.

03

Compliance Officer Designation

Documentation of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) role within your business. Required for goAML approval.

04

AML / CFT Policy Drafting

Written policy covering risk assessment, customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring, record retention, and reporting procedures.

05

STR & SAR Training

Internal training so staff know what triggers a Suspicious Transaction Report or Suspicious Activity Report — and how to file one.

06

Sanctions Screening Setup

Integration with sanctions screening databases (UN, EU, OFAC, UAE local lists) for ongoing customer monitoring.

07

Dubai Customs Registration

Mirsal 2 portal registration, customs code application, and Importer/Exporter code activation.

08

HS Code Classification

Advisory on Harmonized System code classifications for your imports/exports — affects duties, restrictions, and clearance speed.

09

Free Zone Customs Coordination

Customs procedures for Free Zone-to-Mainland transfers, customs broker introductions, duty exemption applications.

Penalties for non-compliance.

AED 50,000+ for failure to register on goAML
AED 100,000+ for repeated AML violations
AED 200,000-1,000,000 for failure to file STRs/SARs
Customs fines for unregistered imports/exports
Up to AED 5,000,000 for serious AML breaches
Possible business license suspension
Personal liability for directors and MLROs
Criminal prosecution for wilful breaches

Are you a DNFBP?
Make sure you’re compliant.

Send us your business activity — we’ll confirm if you’re DNFBP-classified within an hour, free.

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