Service
Licensing strategy and compliance
From pre-application readiness to regulator interviews, we align governance, capital, and operational requirements to secure and maintain licenses.
Who it is for
Who this service is designed for
We tailor scope and evidence requirements to your operating model and license mix.
- Startups entering regulated financial services for the first time
- Groups expanding into new jurisdictions or license categories
- Firms transitioning from offshore to onshore operations
Scope of engagement
Scope of engagement
Typical inclusions that define the engagement perimeter.
- Licensing feasibility and route selection
- Regulator engagement preparation and evidence planning
- Application documentation and submission support
- Post-approval compliance roadmap
Typical deliverables
Typical deliverables
Concrete outputs mapped to regulator expectations.
License feasibility review
Regulatory perimeter mapping and licensing options.
Application documentation pack
Governance, risk, and operational evidence aligned to regulators.
Submission plan and tracker
Timeline, dependency, and regulator query log.
Post-approval roadmap
Compliance and reporting plan for the first 12 months.
Engagement timeline
Engagement timeline
Indicative ranges based on complexity and jurisdiction.
Client responsibilities
Client responsibilities
Inputs and collaboration required for efficient delivery.
- Provide business model, ownership, and financial inputs
- Assign decision makers for governance and submission approvals
- Support regulator meetings where required
- Provide timely feedback on drafts and evidence requests
What success looks like
What success looks like
Conservative outcomes we aim to achieve with your team.
- Clear licensing route aligned to the operating model
- Submission pack complete with supporting evidence
- Regulator queries managed with consistent responses
- Post-approval compliance plan established
Process
How we deliver
A structured approach that balances speed, regulator expectations, and operational realities.
Route selection
Compare licensing options, costs, and regulatory intensity based on the operating model.
Submission build
Prepare application packs, governance documentation, and operational evidence.
Regulatory engagement
Coordinate responses, meetings, and remediation steps throughout the review cycle.
Regulatory outcomes depend on evidence and regulator review
We focus on defensible documentation and controls, but regulators determine outcomes.
We prepare submissions and evidence for regulators, but licensing approvals are determined solely by the regulator.
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FAQ
Service questions
If you need a tailored scope, we can walk through the details.
Can you assess which license we need?
Yes. We map products and target markets to licensing categories and regulatory expectations.
Do you manage regulator queries during the process?
We coordinate responses and provide evidence so the regulator receives a consistent submission.
What if we already submitted our application?
We can step in mid-process to review gaps and close regulator questions.
Next step
Scope a tailored compliance program
Book a call to discuss jurisdiction priorities, timelines, and evidence requirements.