According to the new regulation, exchange offices must:
implement an internal control system and appoint a responsible employee;
verify clients, their documents, and, if necessary, the source of funds;
pay special attention to large and unusual transactions;
identify suspicious transactions and report them to the relevant authorities;
store data on clients and transactions for at least five years;
apply enhanced controls to high-risk transactions.
In case of reasonable suspicion, the exchange office must halt the transaction and notify the financial intelligence authorities.
Most clients will be able to continue exchanging currency in the usual manner. However, when conducting large or atypical transactions, exchange office employees may request additional documents.
The new policy will take effect 15 days after its official publication, which took place on December 30. Thus, the new rules will come into force on January 14, immediately after the New Year holidays.
The state is strengthening control over financial flows through exchange offices to eliminate the possibility of funds related to criminal activities passing through. This is part of a broader strategy to increase the transparency of the financial market and minimize the risks of cash being used in illegal schemes.
The new measures were introduced in response to updates in anti-money laundering legislation that occurred in 2025, as well as new decisions from the cabinet of ministers.
The country is aligning with the standards of FATF — the international organization focused on combating financial crimes and laundering "dirty" money.
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