Prevention of Money Laundering Professional Exam

The Ministry of Interior has adopted the Rulebook on the Professional Exam and License Form for Performing the Duties of an Authorized Person for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
(“Official Gazette of Montenegro”, No. 076/25 of 18.07.2025).

This rulebook regulates in detail the process of taking the professional exam, the issuance of the license, and the method of verifying its authenticity. It introduces a clearer and more standardized framework for the work of authorized persons, thereby strengthening the systemic fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Key Provisions of the Rulebook

The rulebook regulates:

• Program and manner of taking the professional exam for the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing – candidates take a test and practical tasks in the field of preventing money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Exam fees – the fee for the professional exam is 100 euros, while the fee for a retake is 25 euros.
• Exam commission – the commission consists of a chairperson and four members, with a secretary handling administrative tasks.
• Application documentation – candidates must submit proof of completed training and confirmation of payment of the exam fee.
• License and certificate – upon successful completion, a certificate and license are issued, with the possibility of verifying authenticity through the website of the Financial Intelligence Unit.

Application and Exam Procedure

• Applications are submitted electronically, via the Financial Intelligence Unit’s application, using an electronic signature or qualified certificate.
• The test includes 35 questions and practical tasks, and candidates must correctly answer the required number of key questions and tasks to pass.
• Information on deadlines and study materials will be available on the Financial Intelligence Unit’s website.

Importance of this Rulebook

The introduction of these standards represents an important step in:

• Strengthening institutional capacities,
• Increasing transparency,
• Aligning with international practices and Montenegro’s obligations.

In this way, it is ensured that authorized persons engaged in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing possess the necessary knowledge and competencies, while the system itself gains additional security and efficiency.