qfcra

AML/CFT Forms

Title	URL	Description
AML/CFT Manual Gap Analysis Tool	Link	The purpose of this tool is to assist firms to conduct a gap analysis to assess whether their policies and procedures incorporate the key obligations under the QFCRA’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Rules 2019 (AML/CFTR). While the QFCRA do not prescribe the format or structure in which firms should have documented AML/CFT policies and procedures, firm’s need to ensure their policies and procedures meet the requirements of the QFCRA’s AML/CFTR.
Form Q07 (Section 7) Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) Notification to Regulatory Authority	Form	When a firm makes a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) to the QFIU, the firm must also inform the QFC Regulatory Authority. Submit a Form Q07 (Section 7) via the Electronic Submission System (ESS) to notify the QFC Regulatory Authority.
QFIU MLRO and Deputy MLRO Notification	Form	The Qatar Financial Information Unit keeps a list of the contact details of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Deputy MLRO for financial institutions and DNFBPs. Firms must complete the form whenever a change of MLRO or Deputy MLRO occurs, and send it electronically in an Excel format to the Qatar Financial Information Unit at: QCD@qfiu.gov.qa Should you need any clarification please do not hesitate to contact Mr Abdullah Al-Subaie at +974 4422 2487. Please note that the email notification to the QFIU should also be copied to the QFC Regulatory Authority at aml@qfcra.com.
Change of Deputy MLRO – Form Q7 Notification	Form	When a firm’s Deputy MLRO changes, the firm must submit a Form Q07 (Section 7) to the QFC Regulatory Authority Notification, in addition to submitting the “QFIU MLRO and Deputy MLRO Notification Form” to the QFIU.
Annual MLRO Report Guide	Template	The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) is required to report to its senior management with an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the firm’s AML/CFT policies, procedures, systems and controls in preventing money laundering and terrorism financing for each calendar year ending 31 December. This template report assists MLROs in their reporting obligation. The completed report must be submitted to the QFC Regulatory Authority by 31 May of the following year.
AML/CFT Programme Self- Assessment Questionnaire	Questionnaire	The AML/CFT Programme Self-Assessment Questionnaire provides a practical method for firms to focus on the key AML/CFT requirements. This questionnaire helps firms to gauge if they are effectively discharging their legal and regulatory obligations to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
Form Q27 – AML/CFT Return	Form	The Form Q27 AML/CFT Return must be submitted by firms by 31 January each year, covering the previous calendar year. The first submission is due on 31 January 2024. The Q27 replaces forms Q25 and Q26. Presentation on Accessing the form Q27 and Guidance

Contact Us

Quick Links