REGULATORY COMPLIANCE​
Stay Aligned. Stay Accountable.
Stay Ahead.
In the UAE’s fast-changing and fragmented regulatory environment, compliance is more than just avoiding penalties. It’s about building credibility, protecting day-to-day operations, and creating the trust needed to scale.
At AKW Consultants, we simplify the complexity. Whether you operate on the mainland, in a Free Zone, or across borders, we help you map every obligation, stay inspection-ready, and turn compliance into a competitive strength.
The UAE Compliance Challenge
Unlike some markets, the UAE has no single compliance framework. Each Free Zone, federal authority, and regulator issues its own rules, covering everything from UBO reporting (identifying the real people behind ownership) to data protection, labour laws, consumer protection, and competition rules.
With frequent updates and no central checklist, even established firms risk blind spots, missed filings, or enforcement actions.
Top Five Regulatory Gaps Businesses Face
01
Regulatory Blind Spots
Missing updates or conflicting rules across jurisdictions.
02
Missed Filings & Deadlines
Late UBO, ESR, or tax filings can block licences and trigger inspections.
03
Unclear Accountability
Tasks scattered across teams without ownership.
04
Sector-Specific Requirements
From product labelling to health & safety, every industry faces unique obligations.
05
Escalating Enforcement
Fines are only the beginning; reputational damage and operational shutdowns are real risks.
HOW WE HELP
Our AML Solutions
UBO Compliance
- Identify ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) behind complex structures
- Maintain registers & submit filings on time
Employment & Labour Law
- UAE Labour Law, WPS payroll, leave & termination policies
- Emiratisation compliance & GPSSA filings
Data Protection & Cybersecurity
- UAE PDPL implementation + DIFC/ADGM alignment
- Cybersecurity, consent, and data access protocols
Competition Law
- Handle merger filings (AED 300M+ turnover or 40%+ market share)
- Draft regulator-ready submissions
Product & Market Conduct
- Product certification, labelling & advertising approvals
- Consumer protection & pricing practices
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
- Compliance with Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022
- Worker accommodation & safety training systems
Capital & Conduct Rules
- Compliance for DFSA, FSRA, SCA, VARA & CBUAE licence holders
- Governance, capital adequacy & reporting standards
Consumer Protection
- Complaint handling, refund rules, transparent pricing
AI Governance & Ethics
- Ethical AI policies, bias prevention, and transparency standards
Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)
- Policies, gift registers, and third-party due diligence workflows
Outsourcing Policy Design
- Regulatory-aligned outsourcing policies
- Oversight and business continuity protocols
Our Approach
01
Regulatory Scoping
Map every obligation by
activity, sector & jurisdiction.
02
Compliance Risk Review
Identify gaps across filings, workflows, and controls.
03
Policy & Control Setup
Draft SOPs, registers, escalation paths, documentation systems.
04
Capacity Building
Deliver practical, sector-specific training.
05
Ongoing Monitoring
Compliance calendars, reminders, and legal update trackers.
06
Independent Review
Regulatory "health checks"
to keep systems
inspection-ready
07
Outsourced
Compliance Function
Submit filings, answer regulator queries, and main full audit readiness
Why Leading Businesses Choose AKW
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
Lawyers, auditors, tax specialists,
and compliance technologists
Custom Compliance Mapping
Across mainland, free zone,
and multinational operations
Direct Regulatory Expertise
Proven support during inspections
and audits
Industry-Specific Precision​
Documentation that meets regulator
expectations
Technology-Enabled Tracking
Never miss a filing
or deadline
High-Stakes Defence
Proven remediation planning
and enforcement response
Compliance Is a Growth Enabler.
Compliance isn’t a burden. It’s a business strength. With AKW, you gain clarity, alignment, and execution that protect operations and unlock growth.