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Q: How do I use Google Authenticator with goAML?

Download the Google Authenticator application and log in the same using the secret key received over an email upon completion of the pre-registration task on SACM – UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (uaefiu.gov.ae) . Subsequently, the unique code appearing in your Google Authenticator application (6-digit passcode) will be used as a password every time to access the goAML Portal (it changes every 1 minute).

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What is the goAML System in UAE?

The goAML is an application developed by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It is UNODC’s tactical response to combat organized financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorism financing. The goAML portal is used by the UAE’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to collate information and intelligence on suspicious transactions involving money laundering and terrorist financing and curtail these financial crimes.

The primary purpose of the goAML system is to collect the data, manage and analyse the same and meet the document management and statistical needs of the UAE FIU.

The designated entities in the UAE access the goAML Portal with their unique registered credentials to file various reports with the UAE FIU.

Why is the goAML registration required?

As per the Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018 and the Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019, it is mandatory to have adequate processes and systems in place to enable designated entities to report suspicious transactions related to money laundering and terrorism financing.

Without registration on the goAML portal, designated entities cannot file any reports with the UAE FIU. With the goAML portal, the designated entities can help the regulatory authorities identify financial crimes and related suspicious activities.

Without registering yourself with the goAML Portal, you would not be complying with AML reporting requirements, and such non-compliance would trigger acute penalties by the UAE FIU.

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Who is required to get registered with the goAML portal?

All the Financial Institutions, Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBP) and Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) are required to register themselves on the goAML portal.

Who would be considered DNFBPs for registration on the goAML Portal and compliance with AML regulations in the UAE?

Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones
Real Estate Agent and Brokers
Auditing and Accounting Firm
Lawyers, Notaries, and other legal professionals
Trust and Company Service providers

What are the other goAML reporting requirements?

Suspicious Transaction Report (STR)

When STR is to be filed

To report any suspicious transaction related to ML/FT, either at the time of establishing a business relationship or conducting transactions

Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Report (DPMSR)

When DPMSR is to be filed

Dealers engaged in precious metals and stones have to report transactions equal to or exceeding AED 55,000, in cash or wire transfer, along with identification documents

Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)

When SAR is to be filed

To report any suspicious activity or attempted transaction relating to ML/FT

High-Risk Country Transaction Report (HRC)

When HRC is to be filed

To report transactions related to high-risk countries

High-Risk Country Activity Report (HRCA)

When HRCA is to be filed

To report activities related to high-risk countries

Partial Name Match Report (PNMR)

When PNMR is to be filed

For reporting any ‘partial match’ with the Sanctions List

Real Estate Activity Report (REAR)

When REAR is to be filed

Reporting, by lawyers and real estate brokers/agents, of purchase and sale of Freehold Real Estate, in cash or virtual assets

Fund Freeze Report (FFR)

When FFR is to be filed

For reporting freezing of funds related to ‘confirmed matches’ with the Sanctions List

What is the deadline for the FIU goAML registration in UAE?

For existing companies, the last date for registration with the FIU goAML portal was 30th April 2021. The FIU goAML Registration for the new companies is open and must be completed within a reasonable time.

What are the fines if a designated entity does not complete its goAML registration?

If a designated entity does not register with the FIU goAML Portal, it would be subject to fines ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 1 million.

What are the steps to register on UAE goAML Portal?

goAML registration is a two-step process, as under:

01. Register in the protection system of the goAML portal and get ausername and the secret key for accessing the Google Authenticator application.
02. Using the secret key, install the Google Authenticator app and get a unique code which is then used as the password to access the goAML portal.

What are the documents required for goAML registration?

The designated entity has to be ready with the following documents for goAML registration:

• Company’s authorization letter in favour of applicant,
• A copy of Passport, Resident Visa, and Emirates ID,
• Commercial Trade License copy.

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We understand your stress of timely and accurate reporting of the money laundering or terrorism financing suspicions observed while conducting business in the UAE. With the ever-evolving legislative structure, businesses continuously thrive on safeguarding their business while ensuring compliance with the reporting obligations. We, a team of professionals at goAML Registration, are ready to assist you in registering yourself with the goAML portal of the Financial Intelligence Unit of UAE and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements to protect your business reputation and unnecessary fines and penalties.

We are one of the leading AML service providers in UAE for registering and assisting in correspondence with FIU, UAE. Our AML professionals and legal experts define the value we provide attributable to their considerable experience and knowledge in managing AML compliance for businesses operating in different industries.

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Real Estate Agents

Trust & Company service providers

Lawyers, including public notaries

Auditors and Accountants

Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones

Virtual Asset Service Providers

Payment Service providers

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FAQs About goAML Registration

What is goAML portal?

goAML is an integrated software application developed by UNODC for use by the Financial Intelligence Units to collate information and fight against financial crime, such as money laundering and terrorist financing.

How do I register in goAML?

Access the SACM – UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (uaefiu.gov.ae) site of the FIU and navigate to the “Registration” tab on the landing page. The “Registration for goAML Web Access” page will load, wherein select the registration type as “Reporting Entity” and proceed with capturing the mandatory details marked with (*). Upon submission of this form, you will receive the goAML access User ID and a secret key for accessing the Google Authenticator.

Using these User ID and Google Authenticator passcode, the registration needs to be completed giving details about the reporting entity and the Compliance Officer on https://services.uaefiu.gov.ae/ page.

What is goAML UAE?

goAML is an application designed to collect the financial crime-related details from the reporting entities for analysis and the statistical needs of the UAE FIU to fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.

How do I use Google Authenticator with goAML?

Download the Google Authenticator application and log in the same using the secret key received over an email upon completion of the pre-registration task on SACM – UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (uaefiu.gov.ae). Subsequently, the unique code appearing in your Google Authenticator application (6-digit passcode) will be used as a password every time to access the goAML Portal (it changes every 1 minute).

Who needs to register in goAML?

All Financial Institutions, Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) are obligated to register on the goAML portal to comply with the AML-related reporting requirements.

What are the documents required for goAML registration?

Company’s authorisation letter in favour of the applicant
Copy of the applicant’s passport, resident visa, and Emirates ID
Copy of Trade License

If my organization is already registered on goAML with my details as Compliance Officer, do I need to register myself as a Person separately under the organization’s registration on goAML?

No. Once the organisation has been registered with your details as Compliance Officer or MLRO, there is no separate requirement to register yourself as a distinct person under the organisation’s registration on the goAML portal.

Can I register an additional person on the goAML portal, in addition to the Compliance Officer?

Yes. An additional person can be added to the goAML portal under the same organisation’s registration. Such addition of a new user would be subject to approval by the Compliance Officer of the organisation.