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      Australia AFS License (Australian Financial Services)

      • An Australia AFS license needs to be obtained from the Securities & Investments Commission in order to conduct any form of business in the financial services industry in Australia.
      • Tetra Consultants assists our international clients in obtaining an Australian AFS License (Australian Financial Services).

      Introduction to Australia AFS License

      • Non-compliance with the policies under the AFSL and Corporations Act 2001 will result in fines and penalties against the business.
      • There are different types of Australia AFS licenses available for businesses to choose from. This depends on the services provided by the business. Tetra Consultants will understand your business activity before informing you of the type of Australian financial service license you will require to conduct business in Australia.

      When will you require an Australia AFS License?

      • All businesses conducting the following activities are required to obtain an Australian Financial Services License to conduct their business in the country:
        • Provides or deals in financial products
        • Provides consulting services to financial planners
        • Markets a financial product
        • Manages a registered scheme
        • Provides a custodial or depository service
        • Organising crowd-funding campaigns
        • Other services in the financial services sector
      • Businesses may be exempted from obtaining an Australia AFS License. Some of these reasons include the following:
        • Business provides its services as a representative of another business that has the Australia AFS License or is exempted from obtaining one.
        • Business’s service includes providing general advice (not with the purpose of providing financial advice) that is published in the newspaper or periodical and is available to the public
      • If you are unsure about whether or not your business requires an Australian Financial Service License, feel free to contact us for a free, non-obligatory consultation. Our team of experts will understand your business activity and clarify your queries within the next 24 hours.

      How long to secure Australia AFS License?

      • Businesses can expect to obtain the Australia AFS License within 3 to 4 months from application submission.
      • Firstly, the application submitted is reviewed within a period of 6 weeks.
      • Following this, ASIC may revert to asking for additional supporting documents which should be submitted within 10 working days.
      • ASIC will then review the application and documents for an additional 2 to 3 weeks.

      How to apply for Australia AFS license?

      Step 1: Register your business

      • Tetra Consultants will assist you in incorporating your business in Australia by preparing required documents, providing you with a local registered address and director, and more. Generally, this process is completed within 1 week.
      • For more information on the steps to incorporate your business, please refer to our website.

      Step 2: Open a bank account

      • Once registration of the business is completed, we will proceed to open a corporate bank account with a reputable bank by leveraging our extensive banking network. This process should be completed within 4 weeks.

      Step 3: Complete the ASIC Form FS01:

      • The first step that businesses need to undertake when applying for an Australia AFS License is to fill out the
      • The information keyed into the AFS license application should not be inaccurate or misleading, which may otherwise be taken as a criminal offense.
      • Based on the information keyed in, the government fees to be charged will be calculated.

      Step 4: Submit ‘core’ proof documents:

      • Once the AFS license application form is submitted, you will be required to send proofs of various documents to ASIC including the following:
      • Business Description:
        • Source of Business income
        • Growth Expectation
        • Target audience
        • Additional information about the business
      • People Proofs for each manager:
        • Personal information
        • Proof of qualifications
        • Business references showcasing financial service experience
        • check of criminal history and bankruptcy
      • Financial Statements and financial resources:
        • Statements of Income
        • Cashflow Statement
        • Balance Sheet
      • Organisational competencies:
        • Proof of manager’s competencies (skills, experience, and knowledge)

      Step 5: Additional proof (if required):

      • Once the application and documents for an Australia AFS License are submitted to ASIC, the authorities thoroughly review the application. If needed, they can ask for additional documents as proof including the following:
        • Arrangement for the management of conflicts of interests
        • Outsourcing Statement (showing what will be outsourced and to whom)
        • Dispute Resolution System (how complaints will be handled)
        • Development Programs for managers (how the business will ensure that managers remain of good character and have adequate skills and knowledge to conduct business)
        • Program for monitoring, supervision, and training of representatives of the business (description of the program)
      • These additional documents must be submitted within 10 business days from when ASIC requested them.

      Step 6: Approval of Australia AFS License:

      • Once the ASIC has received the AFS license application form along with all the required documents, it will issue a letter of offer for the AFS License which includes the conditions based on which the license is being granted.
      • Contact us to find out more about how to secure an Australia AFS License to conduct business in the financial industry in the country. Our dedicated and experienced team will revert within the next 24 hours.

      Our Services

      • Tetra Consultant is proficient in providing consulting services for obtaining a Payment License and provides a comprehensive set of services including preparation of the license application, creating a comprehensive timeline for the full setup and operation of your entity, drafting the needed documents, and gathering relevant and acceptable data.
      • Moreover, Tetra Consultants also provide advisory services related to management structure, designing and creating a business plan that includes: – strategy/market/client target/customer journey, the structure of the company, procedures for operations, procedures for AML, communicating with regulatory authorities on behalf of the customer, serving as a liaison/Project Manager, tax Compliance and legal services.
      • In addition, Tetra Consultants can also assist with attaining other offshore financial licenses depending on your long-term business goals.

      Contact us to find out more about how to secure an Australia AFS License to conduct business in the financial industry in the country. Our dedicated and experienced team will revert within the next 24 hours.

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