Regulatory licensing consultancy

Licence Acquisition Services

We assist regulated businesses in obtaining financial licences across multiple jurisdictions. Our consultancy covers the full application process from entity structuring to regulatory submission.

20+

Licence Types

25+

Jurisdictions

End-to-End

Support

100%

Compliant Process

Why Get Licensed?

Build Trust

Licensed businesses win more clients and partnerships.

Access Banking

Unlock relationships with banks and payment networks.

Go Global

A licence lets you operate legally across multiple markets.

Protect Your Business

Stay compliant and avoid fines or shutdowns.

Licences we support

Canadian MSB

Money Services Business

Switzerland SRO

Self-Regulatory Organisation

Polish Payment Institution (PI)

Payment Institution licence

Electronic Money Institution (EMI)

EU passportable

UK FCA Authorisation

Full FCA regulated status

Malta MFSA

Malta Financial Services Authority

Gibraltar GFSC

Gibraltar Financial Services Commission

UAE VARA

Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority

Cayman Islands CIMA

Cayman Islands Monetary Authority

BVI FSC

British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission

Lithuania EMI

Bank of Lithuania regulated EMI

Hong Kong MSO

Money Service Operator

Seychelles FSA

Financial Services Authority

Vanuatu VFSC

Vanuatu Financial Services Commission

Singapore MAS

Monetary Authority of Singapore

Estonia FIU

Financial Intelligence Unit

Czech Republic CNB

Czech National Bank

Slovakia NBS

National Bank of Slovakia

Romania FSA

Financial Supervisory Authority

Cyprus CySEC

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

Bahamas SCB

Securities Commission of the Bahamas

Mauritius FSC

Financial Services Commission

Isle of Man FSA

Financial Services Authority

Jersey JFSC

Jersey Financial Services Commission

Labuan FSA

Labuan Financial Services Authority, Malaysia

South Africa FSCA

Financial Sector Conduct Authority

Australia ASIC

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

+ More jurisdictions available on request

How we work

  • Entity structuring and jurisdiction selection
  • Documentation and business plan preparation
  • Regulatory submission and liaison
  • Post-licence compliance setup

Licence Timeline

Approximate timeframes from submission to approval.

Canadian MSB1-3 months
Swiss SRO2-4 months
Gibraltar GFSC3-6 months
Polish PI3-6 months
EMI EU6-9 months
UK FCA Authorisation6-12 months
Malta MFSA6-12 months
Singapore MAS6-12 months
Australia ASIC6-12 months
UAE VARA4-8 months

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a licence to process payments?

Yes, in most jurisdictions processing payments without a licence is illegal and can result in heavy fines or shutdown.

Which licence is right for my business?

It depends on your target markets, business model, and volume. We assess your needs and recommend the best fit.

How much does it cost?

Costs vary by jurisdiction. Contact us for a tailored quote with no obligation.

Can you handle the full application?

Yes, we manage the entire process from entity structuring to regulatory submission and post-licence compliance setup.

Not sure which licence you need?

Our team will assess your business and recommend the right jurisdiction, for free.

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