From scoping to grant — and beyond.

Firms providing financial products and services in Australia generally need an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).

1. The application process — how we can assist

1. Selecting Responsible Manager candidates — evaluating RM candidates to ensure full coverage of authorisations under RG 105.
2. Preparing proof documents — Core Proofs (Business Description, People, Organisational Competency, Financial Statements) and Additional Proofs (compliance, risk management, conflicts of interest, dispute resolution).
3. Application form completion — preparing and lodging the AFSL application form.
4. ASIC liaison — responding to information requests throughout the assessment process.

2. Your AFSL has been granted. Now what?

• Auditor appointment (within one month)
• AFCA membership (for retail client dealings)
• Professional indemnity insurance
• AUSTRAC enrolment (within 28 days if applicable)