Crypto Licensing

We assist crypto businesses with obtaining required licensing and registrations in Australia to operate compliantly.

Overview

Crypto businesses, particularly digital currency exchanges and crypto brokerages, are generally subject to the AML/CTF Act and Rules, and possibly financial services laws, which may require the crypto business to be registered with AUSTRAC and obtain an AFSL.

Our licensing compliance consultants have in depth expertise assisting crypto businesses with ensuring they understand the regulatory regimes that apply to their business operations and what licenses they are required to obtain to compliantly operate, and based on such advice, appropriately applying for and obtaining registration with AUSTRAC and/or an AFSL, as required.

Obtaining appropriate licensing as a crypto business may seem like a complex process, however, our licensing compliance consultants have a wealth of experience dealing with AUSTRAC regarding registrations and 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

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:

Information Gathering & Advice

Obtain all the necessary information we require from you to be able to advise you on whether you will be required to register with AUSTRAC and/or obtain an AFSL based on your planned business operations, and to set out a plan to ensure all application processes are efficient.

Step 3:

Preparation & Submission

Dependent on the licenses required by your proposed crypto business, we will begin the preparation of the documents for the registration with AUSTRAC and/or the AFSL Application and once they are finalised, we will submit the respective applications with AUSTRAC and/or ASIC.

Step 4:

Application Management

After the respective applications are submitted, we will liaise with the appointed AIUSTRAC and/or ASIC officers and respond to any queries they may have, all the way till the AUSTRAC Registration and/or 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 to say Adria Group exceeded expectations would be an understatement. 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 have been incredible in helping us navigate the setup of our AFSL. Their guidance has been clear, practical and always timely which made a complex process feel far more manageable. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for specialised support.”

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