The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced that businesses must complete Corporate Tax registration within 90 days from the Date of Incorporation / MOA.
The Central Bank of UAE has taken strict action against financial irregularities by financial institutions.
A money exchange house operating in the UAE has been fined for failing to strictly adhere to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations. A fine of 5.2 million dirhams was imposed.
The financial penalty was imposed in accordance with the relevant provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations, as applied under the CBUAE's regulatory authority.
An investigation by the Central Bank of UAE found that the money exchange house did not follow due diligence policies and procedures.
Law No. (14) of 2018 relating to the organization of the activities and activities of the Central Bank and Financial Institutions.
The CBUAE, through its supervisory and regulatory mandate, works to ensure that all exchange houses and their owners and employees comply with UAE laws, regulations, and standards.
