AFSL Application

We support financial services businesses across all sectors in applying for and obtaining an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).

Overview

Businesses or individuals that provide financial services to clients relating to a financial product, ultimately carrying on a financial services business, are required to have an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).

Our licensing compliance consultants have in depth expertise assisting financial services businesses across all sectors in applying for and obtaining an AFSL, maintaining a 100% success rate. Irrespective of whether you provide financial services to wholesale or retail clients, we can assist all types of financial services businesses with obtaining an AFSL. We can also assist businesses with applying for an obtaining a Limited AFS Licence, generally for accountants, or a Foreign AFS Licence, for foreign financial service providers expanding into Australia.

Obtaining an AFSL may seem like a complex process, however, our licensing compliance consultants have a wealth of experience dealing with ASIC regarding AFSL applications, and ensure that the process is simplified and stress-free, while maintaining affordable fixed-fee pricing.

Types of Businesses We Assist

Responsible Entities, Wholesale Trustees & Investment Managers
Financial Planners & Wealth Managers
Corporate Advisers & Investment Banks
Payment Service Providers
Insurers & Insurance Brokers
MDA & SMA Providers, Platforms & Wraps
CFD & Other OTC Derivative Providers
Crowdfunding Platforms & Marketplace Lenders
Claims Handling & Settling Service Providers
Foreign Financial Services Providers
Accountants

Our Process

Step 1:

Consultation & Engagement

Have a free initial consultation with you to obtain a better understanding of your plans and circumstances, and based on such, advise you on all relevant requirements and processes. Accordingly, provide you with a fixed-fee proposal.

Step 2:

Planning & Information Gathering

Set out a plan with you to ensure that the application process is efficient and tailored to your business intentions and obtain all the necessary information we require for the application process.

Step 3:

Preparation & Submission

We will begin the preparation of the core proof documents, fit and proper person proof documents and other any other applicable proof documents, and once they are finalised, we will submit the application to ASIC on your behalf.

Step 4:

Application Management

After the application is submitted, we will liaise with the appointed ASIC officers and respond to any queries they may have, all the way till the AFSL is officially granted, keeping you notified along the way.

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Testimonials

We highly recommend Dario to anyone needing assistance navigating the requirements and the complexities of obtaining an Australian Credit Licence. Dario made an overwhelming experience seamless and stress-free. A BIG thank you to Dario and the entire team at Adria Group.

Bmoney Finance Bora Tuncoglu

Adria Group provided us with professional services to assist us in achieving our own AFSL and exceeded expectations. After seeing the value Adria Group provided to us, we would confidently say we would not have been able to succeed without them.

Redwood Financial Planning Ryan Humphries

Adria Group professionally and efficiently guided me to what I need legally in starting my own small business. They made the complex process simple and easy to understand and allowed for us to getting operating quicker. I would not be going anywhere else for future needs.

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