KYC & AML Policy

Last Updated: November 2, 2025

1. Introduction

Book Your Lodge is committed to preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. As a licensed real estate operator in Germany and Dubai, we comply with all applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.

2. Purpose

This policy ensures that we verify the identity of all clients, monitor transactions, and report suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.

3. Who Must Comply?

All property owners, investors, and guests engaging in financial transactions with Book Your Lodge must complete KYC verification.

4. KYC Verification Process

To verify your identity, we may require:

• A government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license, national ID).
• Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, lease agreement).
• For corporate entities: Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Association, beneficial ownership structure.
• Source of funds documentation (for high-value transactions).

5. AML Monitoring

We continuously monitor transactions for unusual patterns, including:

• Unusual transaction amounts or frequencies.
• Transactions involving high-risk jurisdictions.
• Attempts to circumvent reporting thresholds.

6. Reporting Obligations

Suspicious activities are reported to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in the UAE and the German Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-Germany) as required by law.

7. Record Keeping

We retain all KYC and transaction records for a minimum of 5 years, in compliance with local regulations.

8. Non-Compliance

Failure to complete KYC verification may result in suspension or termination of your account and services.

9. Updates to Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in legislation or regulatory requirements. The latest version will be available on this page.