Courses / Micro-credential
UAE Legal & Compliance Essentials
CF-02
A practical guide to the legal and compliance rules every UAE business lives with: beneficial ownership, AML and KYC, labour law and end-of-service benefits, personal data protection and core commercial law. Built on the laws in force in 2026, with worked examples you can apply straight away.
Who it's for
Accountants, bookkeepers, finance and HR staff, business owners and graduates who need a reliable, up-to-date grounding in UAE business compliance.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply the UAE beneficial ownership, AML/CFT and record-retention rules, including the 2025 AML law.
- Carry out customer due diligence, screening and risk rating, and escalate red flags without tipping off.
- Apply the main UAE Labour Law rules on contracts, working hours, leave, termination and Emiratisation.
- Calculate and account for end-of-service gratuity and identify the right regime: Savings Scheme, pensions, DIFC or ADGM, and WPS.
- Handle personal data in line with the UAE PDPL, including rights, security and breaches.
- Explain core company and commercial law duties: reserves, audit, commercial books, cheques and insolvency.
Lessons
- 1Beneficial ownership, AML and economic substance8 min video
- 2Know your customer: due diligence and red flags8 min video
- 3UAE labour law essentials for employers8 min video
- 4End-of-service gratuity, savings schemes and WPS9 min video
- 5Personal data protection in the UAE8 min video
- 6Commercial and contract basics for businesses8 min video