The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has issued a new directive requiring all real estate agencies and landlords in Kenya to register with the Centre before Friday, November 14, 2025.
The move aims to enforce compliance with the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009 (POCAMLA), which classifies real estate agents as reporting institutions under the law.
According to the FRC, the registration process is part of the government’s effort to enhance transparency and curb financial crimes within the property sector.
“Real estate agents are designated as reporting institutions under the POCAMLA. Accordingly, they are required to register with the Centre pursuant to Section 47A of the Act,” stated the FRC in a public notice dated October 21, 2025.
All unregistered agencies and landlords are required to complete their registration through the goAML platform available at https://goAML.frc.go.ke. The portal provides detailed registration requirements and guidelines to help applicants complete the process successfully.
The registration involves submitting business details, legal documents, and the appointment of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). Applicants are also required to provide information such as their Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN, contact details, and ownership structure.
Entities that are part of a group or are foreign-owned must include additional notarised documents and organisational charts for verification.
Once registered, each institution will be issued a unique registration number and will be required to file annual compliance reports by January 31 every year. Registered entities must also report suspicious or large cash transactions electronically through the goAML platform to support ongoing monitoring and enforcement.
The FRC has assured applicants of technical support throughout the registration process.
“In case of any challenges or queries on registration, contact the Centre through 0709 858 000 or compliance@frc.go.ke,” the notice added.
The Centre has warned that failure to comply with the directive will result in legal action as provided under Section 47A(5) of POCAMLA. The directive marks a major step in strengthening Kenya’s efforts to prevent money laundering and promote integrity in the real estate sector.
