Publication of UAE Federal Decree-Law on AML/CFT/CPF (2025) - Mandatory GAP Assessment for VASPs

Following publication of the UAE's new Federal Decree-Law on AML/CFT/CPF (2025), VARA directed all licensed VASPs to complete a mandatory gap assessment of their AML/CFT frameworks against the new federal law and remediate any deficiencies identified.

What firms should do

Yes - complete mandatory AML/CFT gap assessment against the new federal decree-law and remediate gaps

Regulator: Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Type: Administrative Notice
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 24 Nov 2025
Topic: Compliance & Risk
Impact: High

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