Licensing & Regulatory Advisory
Elaris provides specialist licensing advisory across seven regulatory categories and 60+ jurisdictions. From forex broker licences to payment service provider authorisations and crypto asset registrations — we manage the full application process from jurisdiction selection through to licence issuance.
Specialist Licensing Across Every Major Regulatory Category
Obtaining a financial services licence is one of the most consequential and complex processes an international business undertakes. The choice of jurisdiction determines your regulatory obligations, your credibility with counterparties and banking partners, your access to international markets, and the ongoing cost of compliance.
Elaris manages licensing applications across seven regulatory categories — providing jurisdiction analysis, application preparation, regulatory liaison, and post-licence compliance support. We have successfully obtained licences across more than 50 jurisdictions for clients in forex brokerage, gaming, payments, fund management, insurance, banking, and digital assets.
Licensing Categories
Select a category to view the full list of available jurisdictions and licence types.
Forex & Securities
Securities dealer, investment firm, and forex broker licences across 50+ jurisdictions globally.
50+ licences View Jurisdictions →Gaming & Gambling
Online gaming, sports betting, and B2C gaming service licences across regulated jurisdictions.
13 licences View Jurisdictions →Payment Services
Payment service provider, e-money, and money transmission licences across 25+ jurisdictions.
25+ licences View Jurisdictions →Investment Funds
Fund formation and regulatory approval across Cayman, BVI, Mauritius, Luxembourg, and 10+ other jurisdictions.
40+ fund types View Jurisdictions →Insurance
Insurance company, intermediary, and captive insurance licences across 20+ jurisdictions.
20+ licences View Jurisdictions →Banking
International banking licences across offshore and onshore jurisdictions including UK, Switzerland, and the Caribbean.
15+ licences View Jurisdictions →Crypto & Digital Assets
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), crypto exchange, and digital asset licences across 25+ jurisdictions — one of our fastest-growing practice areas.
25+ licences View Jurisdictions →How the Licensing Process Works
Every licensing engagement follows a structured process — from initial analysis through to licence issuance and post-licence compliance.
Jurisdiction & Licence Analysis
We assess your business model, target markets, capital position, and timeline to identify the optimal jurisdiction and licence type for your requirements.
Application Preparation
Full preparation of the licence application — business plan, compliance framework, AML policies, financial projections, director/shareholder documentation, and all regulatory forms.
Regulatory Submission & Liaison
Submission of the completed application to the regulatory authority and ongoing liaison throughout the review process — responding to information requests and regulatory queries.
Licence Issuance
Receipt of the regulatory licence and all associated documentation — including any conditions attached to the licence that must be met before or after commencement of business.
Post-Licence Compliance
Ongoing regulatory compliance support — annual returns, periodic reporting, regulatory capital maintenance, AML policy updates, and management of any regulatory correspondence or examination.
Discuss Your Licensing Requirements
Tell us about your business model and target markets and we will identify the optimal jurisdiction and licence type for your requirements — at no charge and without obligation.
Get a Licensing Proposal