EU - AML High-Risk Third Countries

EU AML High-Risk Third Countries List identifies jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. This list is established under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675, supplementing Directive (EU) 2015/849 (4th Anti-Money Laundering Directive).

Legal Requirement: Financial institutions and other obliged entities must apply Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures when dealing with natural persons or legal entities established in these high-risk third countries. This is a mandatory regulatory requirement under EU law.

Categories:

• Section I: Countries with written commitment and FATF Action Plan
• Section II: Countries seeking technical assistance for FATF Action Plan implementation
• Section III: Countries with ongoing substantial risks (countermeasures may apply)

Update Frequency: The list is typically updated approximately 3 times per year, following FATF plenary meetings (February, June, October).

Official source: EUR-Lex - Regulation 2016/1675. For more information: European Commission - AML/CFT International.