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AML Return for Representative Offices
Guidance
- Please restrict your usage to the latest version of Google Chrome while filling this form.
- Please ensure with your IT team that pop-ups are not blocked and the browser allows multiple file downloads when the system prompts you to do so after submission.
- Relevant Persons are reminded that all answers are mandatory. The system will not allow any submission in case of any mandatory question marked with an asterisk remaining unanswered.
- Where the system does not allow enough space for the answer, Relevant Persons are required to upload the detailed answer separately highlighting for each answer the related question and its number. Use the “Upload Supporting Document” function available at the end of Section 1 (Number of files limited to 10, Size per file limited to 5 MBs).
- Please ensure that you complete all the required information before submitting the form. The Save option will not be available for this year’s submission. Depending on the activity of each of the Relevant Persons, the completion time may vary. In the absence of a Save function, the FCCP highly recommends Relevant Persons to familiarize themselves with all the questions (AML Return form available on ADGM website https://www.adgm.com/operating-in-adgm/financial-and-cyber-crime-prevention/forms) and collect required data where needed prior to filing the AML Return online.
- Relevant Persons are reminded to visit the downloads functionality to obtain the pdf files of the submission. A pdf copy of the submitted AML Return will automatically be downloaded on the computer after the submission. Please allow the multiple files download if the system prompts you to do so. The download of the AML Return will be split into 4 files. There is also a separate download button that will be enabled after the submission to allow the Relevant Person to download this form as well.
- Relevant Persons should receive a notification on their mailbox confirming that the Annual AML Return for the relevant year was successfully submitted on the date of such submission.
- For technical support please reach out to TS ServiceDesk by email at TS.ServiceDesk@adgm.com or by phone at +97123338997. Technical support is available from Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For any other non-technical query, please reach out to FCCP by email at amlreturn@adgm.com.
Technical Guidance prior to start filling out and submitting the online AML Return form:
- In completing this AML Return, Representative Offices should refer to the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Rules and Guidance (AML).
- A Glossary of defined terms is provided in AML Chapter 3.
- A reference in the AML Return to "Money Laundering" includes a reference to Terrorist Financing (TF), Proliferation Financing (PF), the financing of unlawful organizations and sanctions non-compliance unless the context provides or implies otherwise.
- Representative Offices must complete and submit this AML Return by the end of April each year in accordance with AML 4.6.1. The AML Return must cover the period from 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year (unless previously authorised by the FSRA).
- Representative Offices must retain a signed copy of the completed AML Return along with all supporting materials (Please refer to the above-mentioned Guidance 6).
- Separately, Representative Offices must also report at least semi-annually to its Governing Body or Senior Management on the matters set out in AML 12.4.1. In accordance with AML 12.4.3, copies of these reports and the records made under AML 12.4.2(c) must be submitted to the Representative Office’s ADGM Regulator.
General Guidance while completing the AML Return form:
1 Core Information
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File name not valid
File name already exists
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- Number of files limited to 10.
- Size per file is limited to 5 Mb.
- Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
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5.1. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, having made due enquiry, the information given in this return is complete and correct.
5.2. I understand that under ADGM’s:
- Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015, section 219, it is an offence to mislead the Regulator by knowingly or recklessly providing to the FSRA any information which is false, misleading, or deceptive or to conceal information where the concealment of such information is likely to mislead or deceive the FSRA; and
- Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015, section 39(4), it is a contravention of the Regulations to knowingly or recklessly provide false or misleading information to the Registrar, in a material particular.
5.3. I understand that any personal data provided to the ADGM will be used to discharge its regulatory functions under the Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013 and other relevant legislation and may be disclosed to third parties for those purposes only.
5.4. I confirm that I have the authority to complete this form, to declare as specified above and sign this form for, or on behalf of, the Relevant Person.
Invalid file type
Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
The uploaded file format is too large (maximum file size is 5 MB)
File name not valid
File name already exists
Maximum file count of 10 has reached
File Name should not exceed 100 characters
- Size per file is limited to 5 Mb.
- Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
- A file name cannot contain the following special characters: .* ? # % ~ & : { } | ' > " \ /
Invalid file type
Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
The uploaded file format is too large (maximum file size is 5 MB)
File name not valid
File name already exists
Maximum file count of 10 has reached
File Name should not exceed 100 characters
- Size per file is limited to 5 Mb.
- Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
- A file name cannot contain the following special characters: .* ? # % ~ & : { } | ' > " \ /
AML Return for FIs and DNFBPs
Guidance
- Please restrict your usage to the latest version of Google Chrome while filling this form.
- Please ensure with your IT team that pop-ups are not blocked and the browser allows multiple file downloads when the system prompts you to do so after submission.
- Relevant Persons are reminded that all answers are mandatory. The system will not allow any submission in case of any mandatory question marked with an asterisk remaining unanswered.
- Where the system does not allow enough space for the answer, Relevant Persons are required to upload the detailed answer separately highlighting for each answer the related question and its number. Use the “Upload Supporting Document” function available at the end of Section 4 (Number of files limited to 10, Size per file limited to 5 MBs).
- Please ensure that you complete all the required information before submitting the form. The Save option will not be available for this year’s submission. Depending on the activity of each of the Relevant Persons, the completion time may vary. In the absence of a Save function, the FCCP highly recommends Relevant Persons to familiarize themselves with all the questions (AML Return form available on ADGM website https://www.adgm.com/operating-in-adgm/financial-and-cyber-crime-prevention/forms) and collect required data where needed prior to filing the AML Return online.
- Relevant Persons are reminded to visit the downloads functionality to obtain the pdf files of the submission. A pdf copy of the submitted AML Return will automatically be downloaded on the computer after the submission. Please allow the multiple files download if the system prompts you to do so. The download of the AML Return will be split into 6 files. There is also a separate download button that will be enabled after the submission to allow the Relevant Person to download this form as well.
- Relevant Persons should receive a notification on their mailbox confirming that the Annual AML Return for the relevant year was successfully submitted on the date of such submission.
- For technical support please reach out to TS ServiceDesk by email at TS.ServiceDesk@adgm.com or by phone at +97123338997. Technical support is available from Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For any other non-technical query, please reach out to FCCP by email at amlreturn@adgm.com.
Technical Guidance prior to start filling out and submitting the online AML Return form:
- In completing this AML Return, Relevant Persons should refer to the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Rules and Guidance (AML).
- A Glossary of defined terms is provided in AML Chapter 3.
- A reference in the AML Return to "Money Laundering" includes a reference to Terrorist Financing (TF), Proliferation Financing (PF), the financing of unlawful organizations and sanctions non-compliance unless the context provides or implies otherwise.
- All Relevant Persons must complete and submit this AML Return by the end of April each year in accordance with AML 4.6.1. The AML Return must cover the period from 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year (unless previously authorised by the FSRA).
- Relevant Persons must retain a signed copy of the completed AML Return along with all supporting materials (Please refer to the above-mentioned Guidance 6).
- Separately, a Relevant Person must also report at least semi-annually to its Governing Body or Senior Management on the matters set out in AML 12.4.1. In accordance with AML 12.4.3, copies of these reports and the records made under AML 12.4.2(c) must be submitted to the Relevant Person’s ADGM Regulator.
General Guidance while completing the AML Return form:
Invalid file type
Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
The uploaded file format is too large (maximum file size is 5 MB)
File name not valid
File name already exists
Maximum file count of 10 has reached
File Name should not exceed 100 characters
- Number of files limited to 10.
- Size per file is limited to 5 Mb.
- Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
- A file name cannot contain the following special characters: .* ? # % ~ & : { } | ' > " \ /
5.1. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, having made due enquiry, the information given in this return is complete and correct.
5.2. I understand that under ADGM’s:
- Financial Services and Markets Regulations 2015, section 219, it is an offence to mislead the Regulator by knowingly or recklessly providing to the FSRA any information which is false, misleading, or deceptive or to conceal information where the concealment of such information is likely to mislead or deceive the FSRA; and
- Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015, section 39(4), it is a contravention of the Regulations to knowingly or recklessly provide false or misleading information to the Registrar, in a material particular.
5.3. I understand that any personal data provided to the ADGM will be used to discharge its regulatory functions under the Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013 and other relevant legislation and may be disclosed to third parties for those purposes only.
5.4. I confirm that I have the authority to complete this form, to declare as specified above and sign this form for, or on behalf of, the Relevant Person.
Invalid file type
Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
The uploaded file format is too large (maximum file size is 5 MB)
File name not valid
File name already exists
Maximum file count of 10 has reached
File Name should not exceed 100 characters
- Size per file is limited to 5 Mb.
- Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
- A file name cannot contain the following special characters: .* ? # % ~ & : { } | ' > " \ /
Invalid file type
Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
The uploaded file format is too large (maximum file size is 5 MB)
File name not valid
File name already exists
Maximum file count of 10 has reached
File Name should not exceed 100 characters
- Size per file is limited to 5 Mb.
- Acceptable Formats (.doc, .docx, .dot, .xls, .xlsx, .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .bmp, .txt, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .ods, .odp).
- A file name cannot contain the following special characters: .* ? # % ~ & : { } | ' > " \ /