Financial Licensing
From Application to Authorization
We manage the complete licensing process — jurisdiction selection, business plan preparation, regulator liaison, and post-authorization compliance — so you can focus on building your business.
200+
Licenses secured
40+
Jurisdictions
72hr
Initial assessment
8+yrs
Avg. partner experience
License Types
Licenses We Secure
Electronic Money Institution (EMI)
Full EMI authorization for issuance of e-money, payment accounts, and card programs. Available in UK (FCA), EU (Lithuania, Malta, Ireland), and Singapore (MAS).
Payment Institution (PI)
Payment services authorization covering money remittance, payment initiation, and account information services under PSD2 and equivalent frameworks.
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
Crypto exchange, custody, and digital asset licensing under MiCA, FCA, MAS, ADGM, and offshore frameworks including Cayman, Georgia and El Salvador.
Broker-Dealer & Investment Firm
MiFID II investment firm authorization, HK SFC Type 1/9 licenses, and equivalent broker-dealer registrations for securities and derivatives trading.
Fund Management & AIFM
AIFM authorization, UCITS management company licensing, and fund administration licenses for asset managers and alternative investment fund managers.
Money Services Business (MSB)
FINTRAC MSB registration and FinCEN MSB registration for Canadian and US money services operations, including remittance and currency exchange.
Our Process
How We Manage Your Application
Jurisdiction & License Assessment
We analyze your business model, target markets, and operational requirements to recommend the optimal jurisdiction and license type, with a written plan delivered within 72 hours.
Documentation & Business Plan
Our team prepares the full application pack: regulatory business plan, financial projections, AML/CFT policies, governance frameworks, and all supporting documentation to regulator standards.
Submission & Regulator F/Up
We submit the application and manage all regulator correspondence, responding to information requests, attending meetings, and steering the process through to authorization.
Authorization & Ongoing Compliance
On authorization, we provide regulatory reporting support, compliance monitoring, and ongoing advisory to keep your license in good standing as your business grows.
FAQs
Common Questions
Ready to start your licensing process?
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