Governance and Operating Principles | DMCC Compliance Standards
Operating Discipline
Mandate-driven governance: All alignments begin with formal internal approval and proceed under strict segregation.
• Mandate Primacy: Frameworks defined by proprietary structures only.
• Regulatory Alignment: Full compliance with DMCC/UAE standards, UAE AML Law (Federal Law No. 20/2018), and international sanctions (FATF/OECD).
• Transparency Proportional: Disclosure limited to qualified counterparties under NDA.
Risk & Compliance Standards
Zero-tolerance for unmitigated risks:
• KYC/KYB and AML Verification: Essential for all engagements.
• ESG Integration: Prioritizing traceable origins with environmental safeguards (e.g., no tailings dams in mining).
• Structures: Bancable (LCs/SWIFT) and hybrid payments (e.g., 70% escrow UAE + 30% direct Brazil, IRRF 15-25% pre-declared).
• Monitoring: Passive oversight of compliance, without execution.
• Disclaimer
Governance only – no regulated activities. Subject to independent legal review.

