Dubai regulator fines company Dh1.67 million for operating without registration
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has imposed a Dh1.67 million ($454,367) financial penalty on HAYMAN-WOODWARD GLOBAL MOBILITY SERVICES (DIFC) LTD. for providing company formation and related services without the required regulatory registration. The DIFC-based company, known as HWW DIFC, provided company service provider (CSP) services to 71 clients between August 2018 and…
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has fined HAYMAN-WOODWARD GLOBAL MOBILITY SERVICES (DIFC) LTD. a total of Dh1.67 million ($454,367) for operating without the necessary regulatory registration. The company, HWW DIFC, provided company formation and related services to 71 clients between August 2018 and February 2025 despite never being registered as a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP) with the DFSA.
The regulator found that HWW DIFC acted as a formation agent for legal entities and provided registered offices and administrative services without the required authorization. The original penalty was Dh1.92 million, but it was reduced by 30% following a settlement agreement. DFSA Managing Director Alan Linning emphasized the importance of regulatory oversight for company service providers, stating that unregistered firms can pose elevated financial crime risks and undermine the DFSA's anti-money laundering framework.
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