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Nexus Shield

Mandatory AML Compliance for UAE Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions

Nexus Shield is a complete AML/CFT compliance package specifically designed for UAE Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs). In the first half of 2025 alone, the UAE Ministry of Economy issued AED 42 million in fines across 1,063 violations — primarily for missing AML programmes and unregistered goAML accounts. We fix this fast, affordably, and with an audit-proven methodology. Our AML/CFT framework has successfully passed full inspections by the UAE Ministry of Economy — we know exactly what the inspector will ask for, and we build it before they arrive.

Who is Nexus Shield for?

◈Real Estate Brokers and Agents (regulated by MoE)
◈Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones (regulated by MoE or DMCC)
◈Accounting and Auditing companies (regulated by MoE)
◈Trust Service Providers (regulated by MoE)
◈Corporate Service Providers (regulated by MoE)
◈Commercial Gaming Operators (regulated by GCGRA)
◈Lawyers, Notaries, Legal Consultants, and Independent Legal Professionals (regulated by MoJ)
◈Any businesses or professions regulated by UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025, Article 3

What is included in Nexus Shield

AML Health Check — review and evaluation of your existing compliance policies, processes, procedures, and controls
AML/CFT Framework Implementation — policies, processes, procedures, and controls tailored to your specific business
Business Risk Assessment (BRA) / Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) — mandatory under UAE law
CDD/EDD Checklist — operational guidelines to support your daily compliance work
goAML Registration — complete portal registration and configuration for your business
STR/SAR Reporting — suspicious transaction reporting capability setup
Employee Training — mandatory annual training for all staff and managers, with certificate of completion
Independent Audit — external compliance review to identify gaps, optimize controls, and prepare for regulator inspections and audits
Regulatory Update Monitoring — ongoing alerts for regulatory changes and framework updates

Why choose Nexus Shield

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Our AML/CFT framework and internal controls have successfully passed full audits by the UAE Ministry of Economy — our methodology is proven, not theoretical.

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Over 15 years of regulatory compliance experience spanning FATF, and mature markets in Europe, UK, and USA — applied directly to UAE DNFBP requirements.

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We explain and communicate all findings, risks and recommendations in English and Russian — making compliance accessible for the large international business community in the UAE.

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All training programmes are delivered in English and Russian, with certificates of completion that satisfy the mandatory annual training requirement under UAE laws.

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Fixed-fee packages with transparent scope — no hourly billing, no scope creep, no hidden costs.

Why you must act now

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400,000+ companies in the UAE still operate without an affordable, complete compliance solution — the majority are exposed to enforcement action.

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Administrative fines for non-compliance range from AED 50,000 to AED 1,000,000 per violation under UAE law.

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Company bank accounts are being frozen by the Ministry of Economy and banks for absence of an AML programme.

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AED 380 million in administrative fines were issued by UAE regulators across all sectors until August 2025.

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AED 42 million in AML-related fines across 1,063 violations in the first half of 2025 alone.

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8,168 regulatory inspections were conducted in early 2026 — the enforcement wave is accelerating.

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Personal fines for individuals (Managers, Directors, Compliance Officers) range from AED 100,000 to AED 5,000,000 under Federal Decree-Law 10/2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

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