Does your business need FIU-IND registration? Learn who must register, the step-by-step process, common mistakes, and how to stay PMLA compliant in India.
FIU-IND & India AML
India AML/CFT compliance under the PMLA: FIU-IND registration, reporting obligations, and sector guides for NBFCs, jewellers, real estate agents and other reporting entities.
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FIU-IND’s 2026 AML/CFT Guidelines for VDA SPs: 5 Operational Changes You Cannot Ignore
What every FIU-IND registered Virtual Digital Asset Service Provider needs to assess – right now. – Key takeaways On January 8, 2026, the Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) released updated AML & CFT Guidelines for Reporting Entities providing services related to Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). These guidelines replace the…
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AML Consulting in India for Regulated Businesses
Expert AML/CFT Advisory, Risk Assessment and Compliance Support AML consulting in India helps Reporting Entities and other regulated businesses understand, assess and strengthen their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks. As regulatory expectations evolve, businesses need more than generic policies. They need practical advice that reflects their risk profile, operations…
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Do Jewellers Need FIU-IND Registration? The ₹10 Lakh Cash Transaction Rule Explained
Find out when jewellers must register with FIU-IND under PMLA. Covers the ₹10 lakh cash rule, KYC at ₹50,000, reporting duties, and penalties.
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Independent AML Reviews in India: Mandatory Requirements for VASPs and Growing Expectations for DNFBPs
Learn how DNFBPs and VASPs in India must conduct independent AML audits under PMLA and FIU-IND guidelines. Covers obligations, audit scope, and penalties.
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Do Real Estate Agents Need FIU-IND Registration? The ₹50 Lakh Rule Explained
Do real estate agents need FIU-IND registration in India? Learn about the ₹50 lakh property reporting rule, PMLA obligations, and compliance steps.
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Independent AML/CFT/CPF Review Under FIU-IND: How to Conduct It (2026 PMLA Compliance Guide)
Learn how to conduct an independent AML/CFT review under FIU-IND guidelines for VASPs, DNFBPs, and reporting entities in India. Key steps explained.
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India’s 2026 Digital Identity Stack: CKYC Strengthens Verification – But it Cannot Replace AML Compliance
India’s 2026 digital identity stack positions CKYC as a powerful verification layer, but CKYC cannot replace AML. This guide explains CKYC’s strengths, its limitations, and why full AML, PMLA and FIU-IND compliance—CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, UBO checks, and ongoing monitoring—remains essential for financial institutions.
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FIU-IND Registration for Crypto Exchanges: The Compliance Guide
FIU-IND Registration for Crypto Exchanges (The Compliance Guide) Crypto exchanges must register with FIU-IND because they are legally designated as Reporting Entities under India’s Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA). Registration is mandatory for any VDA (Virtual Digital Asset) platform serving Indian users and failure to comply can lead to heavy…
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How Offshore Crypto Exchanges Can Obtain FIU-IND Registration and Achieve Compliance
Last reviewed: September 2026. Based on the FIU-IND AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines for Reporting Entities Providing Services Related to Virtual Digital Assets (8 January 2026), the FIU-IND VDA SP registration circular (15 September 2025) and related PMLA provisions. India’s VDA AML framework is activity-based rather than based solely on incorporation or physical…