Dubai, UAE — Regulatory Advisory

Protect Your Business From Regulatory Exposure.

Specialist AML/CFT compliance advisory for UAE real estate brokerages and precious-metals dealers. We identify regulatory gaps, build compliant frameworks, and prepare your business for Ministry of Economy inspections.

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AED 100M
Maximum corporate penalty for AML/CFT violations in the UAE
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Critical compliance areas assessed
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High-risk DNFBP sectors served
Regulatory Environment

Compliance Failures Become
Business Problems.

Inadequate AML/CFT controls expose UAE businesses to consequences that extend far beyond administrative penalties.

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Regulatory Penalties
Financial penalties imposed by the Ministry of Economy for non-compliance with AML/CFT obligations.
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Trade Licence Consequences
Severe compliance failures can result in suspension or revocation of your business licence.
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Operational Disruption
Inspection findings can disrupt normal business operations during remediation periods.
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Reputational Damage
Compliance failures in high-risk sectors carry significant reputational risk with business partners and clients.
AED 100,000,000 Maximum Corporate Penalty

Under Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025 on Anti-Money Laundering, UAE AML/CFT violations can expose DNFBPs to corporate fines of up to AED 100,000,000, with administrative penalties of up to AED 5,000,000 per violation. Managers and directors can also face personal criminal liability.

Independent brokerages and gold dealers operating without documented AML/CFT policy manuals, Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments, or goAML registration are particularly exposed during Ministry of Economy field inspections.

Penalty amounts are prescribed under Federal Decree-Law No. (10) of 2025. Criminal penalties for money laundering offences carry imprisonment of 1–10 years and fines up to AED 5 million (or the value of the criminal property).

Check Your Compliance Exposure.

Answer 10 questions about your business and receive an immediate indication of where your AML/CFT compliance exposure may lie. Free. 60 seconds. No obligation.

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Sector Focus

Specialist Compliance for
High-Risk SME Sectors.

We focus exclusively on the UAE sectors where regulatory exposure is highest and compliance requirements are most demanding.

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Real Estate Brokerages

AML/CFT compliance frameworks designed specifically for independent UAE real estate brokerages handling high-value property transactions.

Customer Due Diligence Beneficial Ownership Risk Profiling Transaction Monitoring AML/CFT Policies Business Bay JLT
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Gold & Jewellery Dealers

DPMS-specific compliance frameworks for precious-metals traders and jewellers, addressing the unique regulatory demands of this high-risk sector.

Customer Identification Cash Transaction Controls Source of Funds Supply-Chain Provenance goAML Obligations Deira Gold Souk Al Ras
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Services

Compliance Frameworks That
Protect Your Business.

Three service tiers structured around the specific regulatory requirements facing UAE DNFBPs.

Real Estate

Compliance Foundation Pack

For independent real estate brokerages
AED 3,500
One-time implementation
  • Custom AML/CFT Policy Manual
  • KYC/CDD onboarding checklist
  • Customer risk-profiling framework
  • Compliance gap identification
  • Implementation guidance
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DPMS

Premium DPMS Framework

For gold & jewellery dealers
AED 7,500
One-time implementation
  • Advanced AML/CFT framework
  • Supply-chain provenance controls
  • Cash transaction protocols
  • Customer risk assessment
  • goAML alignment
  • Inspection-readiness framework
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Urgent Response

Emergency MoE Audit Defense

For businesses facing inspection or remediation
AED 15,000
Rapid-response engagement
  • Rapid compliance gap assessment
  • Remediation strategy
  • Retroactive documentation review
  • Regulatory-readiness support
  • Strategic advisory
  • Inspection preparation
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How We Work

A Structured Approach to
Regulatory Compliance.

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Assess

We identify your current compliance exposure through a structured review of your existing AML/CFT controls and documentation.

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Diagnose

We map the specific gaps in your compliance framework against the regulatory requirements applicable to your sector.

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Remediate

We build or strengthen the required controls, policies, and documentation to address identified deficiencies.

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Protect

We establish a compliance framework designed for ongoing regulatory readiness and inspection preparedness.

Why Sentinel

Built for the Businesses
That Need This Most.

Sector Focused

We focus on highly regulated UAE SME sectors rather than trying to serve everyone. Real estate and precious metals are our core competencies.

Practical Frameworks

We build compliance frameworks that businesses can actually implement—not academic documents that sit in a drawer.

Regulatory Mindset

Our work is structured around the regulatory expectations facing UAE DNFBPs, not generic international templates.

Owner Focused

We understand the reality of running an independent SME. Our solutions are built for business owners, not compliance departments.

Remediation Capable

We assist businesses that already have compliance gaps—not only businesses starting from scratch.

Confidential

Compliance matters involve sensitive business information. We operate with the discretion and professionalism this work demands.

Compliance Diagnostic

10-Point Compliance Health Check.

A rapid diagnostic of your business's AML/CFT readiness. 10 questions. 60 seconds. Immediate results.

Identify Your Compliance Exposure in 60 Seconds.

This diagnostic is designed for UAE real estate brokerages and precious-metals dealers. Answer 10 straightforward questions about your current compliance posture and receive an immediate risk indication.

  • Identifies gaps in your AML/CFT framework
  • Maps your exposure to key regulatory requirements
  • Provides an immediate compliance score
  • Highlights priority areas for remediation
  • Completely free, no obligation
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Receive a detailed breakdown of your compliance gaps and recommended next steps.

About SCG

Regulatory Advisory
for UAE Businesses.

A specialist firm for businesses operating in highly regulated sectors.

Sentinel Compliance Group is a Dubai-based regulatory advisory firm that works exclusively with UAE businesses in sectors designated as high-risk under the country's AML/CFT framework.

We focus on real estate brokerages and dealers in precious metals and stones — the two DNFBP categories where independent operators face the most significant compliance burden relative to their size.

Our work is structured around practical implementation. We build compliance frameworks that protect your business and your trade licence, not academic documents designed to impress auditors on paper.

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Focus

AML/CFT regulatory compliance for UAE DNFBPs

Sectors

Real Estate Brokerages · Gold & Jewellery Dealers

Geography

Business Bay · JLT · Deira Gold Souk · Al Ras · Dubai

Approach

Sector-specific compliance implementation and remediation

Facing a Ministry of Economy Inspection?

If your business has received an inspection notice or is currently under regulatory review, contact us immediately.

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Contact

Speak With SCG.

Discuss your compliance requirements with a specialist advisor.

Email

vez@sentinelcomplianceuae.com

WhatsApp

+971 56 910 9492

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sectors Served

Real Estate Brokerages
Gold & Jewellery Dealers
UAE DNFBPs

Response Time

All inquiries are responded to within 24 hours. Emergency assistance requests are prioritised immediately.