FCA Authorisation Services
FCA authorisation, registration and licensing are complex. We guide you through the entire process, from permissions and business plans to policies, forms and FCA Connect, so your application is robust and ready for approval.
FCA/PRA Authorisations
Fixed Price Authorisations – monthly payment available.
Getting authorised by the FCA or PRA is a detailed and often time-consuming process. If your proposed activity falls within the regulated activities under the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 (as amended), and you have the required industry experience and professional standing, your application should progress smoothly — provided it is prepared correctly.
The main challenge most firms face is understanding regulatory terminology, FCA expectations and the depth of information required.
We are qualified compliance specialists who will manage your application from start to finish. Our fixed-fee service includes all required policies and a full annual compliance monitoring plan.
We complete all FCA Connect forms on your behalf (you simply review and sign), answer your questions throughout the process and handle all regulator queries at no extra cost.
To speed your application along, please follow our automated process. Click the button below and complete the form. Within an hour you will get an email containing a questionnaire and full instructions. When you have completed the questionnaire, and uploaded it in our confidential portal, (with your Business Plan if already created – [it doesn’t need to be perfect]), then arrange your discovery call. We will create an agenda from your information and confirm the process to you during the call. Following that meeting within 3 days we will draw up a bespoke proposal with full project outcomes, costing options, payment options and bonuses.
DO YOU WANT...
Qualified compliance specialists?
Your application handled by senior experts (minimum QCF Level 6).
Typical policies completed and provided?
As required by the regulator for the application to be accepted.
All forms completed for you?
FCA Connect forms drafted and prepared on your behalf.
Help completing the Regulatory Business Plan?
Guidance and support to meet FCA expectations.
Your questions answered?
Unlimited support before and after submission, at no additional cost.
Free submission handling?
Application submitted, with all documentation uploaded correctly.
Recommendations?
Suggested wording for responses to FCA regulatory questions.
Explanations during the approval process?
We handle regulator queries and clarifications at no extra charge.
Professional project management?
Oversight and management of the full authorisation process.
Ongoing compliance support if needed?
Post-authorisation assistance available.
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We offer fixed-fee FCA authorisation support once we understand your business model and complexity.
Speak with us to get a clear outline of scope, timelines and costs.
DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT!
Some quotes look attractive at first — but often only cover the basic service.
When the FCA asks for governance documents, policies or additional detail (and they will), many consultancies charge extra for each item. If you need help responding to FCA questions, the hourly billing clock often starts — sometimes at £300+ per hour.
If your case manager doesn’t fully understand the FCA’s terminology or what the regulator is asking, incorrect responses can delay your application and lead to further costs as the query is escalated to a senior manager.
Our fixed-fee approach removes this uncertainty by ensuring you have qualified professionals handling your application from start to finish.
ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS
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I am a Chartered Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Securities & Investments (Chartered FCSI), The City of London’s (and global) leading financial services organisation. I hold the Compliance Diploma and I manage or oversee all authorisation applications for the company. You cannot be more highly qualified.
We typically deal with a number of authorisation applications from CCA, PSD, EMIs and Retail through to larger insurance companies and we offer you a simple fixed fee, once we have a good idea of your business complexity.
Certain details need to be understood by us before starting your application as these will be critical to your application, along with details of any proprietary or bespoke software and web portal used for client access as well as any agents or representatives you may be using.
We don’t blab about our clients but some find comfort in requiring us to operate under a “Non-Disclosure Agreement”.
FIXED PRICE FCA AUTHORISATION
TEMPLATE DOCUMENTS
We can provide templates to assist you.
If your business plan is not as content rich as you think it may need to be… Don’t worry, we can factor the cost into your package. We will provide the normal policy documents (up to 10) and the compliance monitoring procedures as required and/or requested by the regulator dependent upon your business model. All for a FIXED PRICE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
More about our services and how we can help you.
The FCA assesses your business model, governance arrangements, financial standing, policies, systems and controls, and the competence and integrity of senior individuals. They want to see that your firm is well-managed, understands its risks, and can meet ongoing regulatory obligations.
Most straightforward applications take 3–6 months from submission, although timeframes vary depending on your business type and the completeness of your application. A well-prepared application typically progresses much faster.
Typical requirements include a Regulatory Business Plan, policies and procedures, financial forecasts, governance documentation, risk assessments, compliance monitoring plans and relevant FCA Connect forms. We prepare or complete these for you as part of our service.
Yes. We complete all FCA Connect forms on your behalf, ensuring the information is accurate, consistent and aligned with your business plan and supporting documentation.
The FCA expects senior individuals to have relevant industry experience, usually a minimum of two years, along with appropriate qualifications, good financial standing and a clean regulatory record.
Yes. For firms with a robust Regulatory Business Plan and completed FCA Connect forms, fixed-fee support starts from £4,000, with payment plans and guarantees available.
We handle all FCA queries, clarification requests and follow-up questions at no extra cost, providing suggested wording where needed to ensure your responses are clear and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Yes. If your plan needs strengthening, restructuring or rewriting, we can enhance it to meet FCA standards and ensure it properly reflects your model, risks, and controls.
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