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Buy an Australian Financial Services Licence, today
Acquire an existing AFSL through our curated marketplace of verified sellers & brokers, a faster route to market.
- Streamlined AFSL acquisition process
- Expert guidance tailored to your business
- Curated database of trusted sellers & brokers
- Purchase an existing AFSL for rapid market entry
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HOW WE DO IT
Looking to buy or sell an AFSL? Access our verified marketplace
Watch how AFSL House helps you acquire an existing, verified AFSL from our curated database, or confidentially list your own licence to a pool of pre-qualified buyers.
BY THE NUMBERS
AFSL marketplace, by the numbers
SERVICE LINE
Marketplace for AFSL
A curated marketplace of vetted AFSL buyers and sellers to fast-track acquisition.
Licences available to acquire
Vetted buyers & sellers
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Funds Management
Brokers
Payments
Crypto
Fintech
Insurance
HOW IT WORKS
Buy your AFSL in 4 steps
Sell your AFSL in 4 steps
A streamlined process to help you purchase an AFSL promptly from our curated database of sellers and brokers.
A confidential, end-to-end process to connect you with vetted buyers and complete your sale.
1
Initial consultation
We assess your business needs and objectives, plan your AFSL requirements, and build a customised acquisition roadmap.
2
Database review
We match you against curated listings of verified AFSL sellers and brokers to identify the optimal opportunities.
3
Facilitating the purchase
We provide expert negotiation support, verify compliance throughout, and guide the transaction from term sheet to completion.
4
Post-purchase compliance
We establish your compliance framework and protocols aligned with ASIC standards so you meet your ongoing AFSL obligations.
1
Valuation consultation
We learn about your licence, its authorisations and your reasons for selling, then assess and value the opportunity.
2
Confidential listing
We prepare your listing and present it confidentially to our curated database of vetted, qualified buyers.
3
Facilitating the sale
We manage buyer due diligence, negotiation and the transaction, protecting your interests through to a clean completion.
4
Handover & ASIC notifications
We coordinate the transfer of the entity holding the licence and assist with the required ASIC notifications post-sale.
Peter Hagias, Founder
OUR FIRM
Who we are
In a regulated industry, the wrong partner can cost you your licence, your timeline and your sleep. AFSL House was built to be the opposite. Since 2020, founder and senior financial services lawyer Peter Hagias has led a team trusted by financial services businesses of every size. We take the stress and guesswork out of operating in a regulated environment.
We are more than a law firm. Alongside our 100% AFSL application success rate, we help you meet your ongoing regulatory obligations and commercial objectives with a number of complementary services. So whatever you need to launch your business and stay compliant, it is all under one roof.
CLIENT RESULTS
Real mandates, real outcomes
01/07
BTC Markets
Crypto Exchange
The first AFSL ever granted to a crypto exchange in Australia, backed by ongoing fixed-fee legal & compliance support.
THE OUTCOME
1st
AFSL for a crypto exchange in Australia
Retainer
Ongoing fixed-fee legal & compliance
AFSL APPLICATION • LEGAL • COMPLIANCE & REGULATION • RM RECRUITMENT
THE SITUATION
Australia’s leading crypto exchange needed legal and compliance expertise to navigate an ever-evolving crypto regulatory landscape, and wanted an AFSL to establish a payments business.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
Specialist legal and compliance expertise to stay ahead of fast-moving crypto regulation, and an AFSL to underpin a new payments business.
HOW WE HELPED
We secured the first AFSL ever granted to a crypto exchange in Australia, including the authorisations to support a payments business, and continue to act as an extension of their team under a fixed-fee retainer, providing dependable legal and compliance support as the landscape evolves.
Fixed fee · No obligation
Damisa
Cross-Border Payments & Crypto Brokerage
AFSL secured to power cross-border payments using stablecoin rails, crypto buy & sell and multi-currency capabilities, giving customers same-day settlement and the ability to settle payments in cryptocurrency.
THE OUTCOME
AFSL
Granted by ASIC
Stablecoins
Cross-border payments, crypto & multi-currency
AFSL APPLICATION · LEGAL · COMPLIANCE & REGULATION
THE SITUATION
A cross-border payment provider moving money in and out of Australia on behalf of customers using stablecoin rails, and wanting customers to be able to buy, sell and hold crypto and multiple currencies on its platform.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
A full-scope AFSL authorising cross-border payment services using stablecoins, the ability for customers to buy and sell crypto, and multi-currency capabilities.
HOW WE HELPED
We guided Damisa through a rigorous ASIC application and secured its AFSL, authorising cross-border payment services, enabling customers to buy and sell crypto, and providing multi-currency capabilities. We also assisted with AML registration as a remitter, ongoing legal and compliance set-up, PDS, FSG, TMD and T&Cs preparation, and support securing local banking and liquidity providers.
Fixed fee · No obligation
Bless Payments
Payments & Remittance
A turn-key path to market, covering the full legal stack, an AFSL and AUSTRAC remittance registration.
THE OUTCOME
Turn-key
Legal, disclosure & licensing build
AFSL + AUSTRAC
Licence & remittance registration
AFSL APPLICATION • LEGAL • COMPLIANCE & REGULATION • RM RECRUITMENT
THE SITUATION
A payments and FX business preparing to come to market and needing its entire regulatory and legal foundation built from the ground up.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
Support across every element of operating a payments and FX business, including an AFSL, AUSTRAC registration and the full suite of legal documents.
HOW WE HELPED
We delivered a turn-key solution across their payments and FX business, preparing the legal documents and securing the AFSL and AUSTRAC remittance registration, and we continue to provide ongoing services today.
Fixed fee · No obligation
Curated Capital
Wholesale Property Fund
Licensed to offer wholesale property syndicates, with ongoing legal and compliance support.
THE OUTCOME
AFSL
Granted for wholesale syndicates
Ongoing
Legal & compliance support
AFSL APPLICATION • LEGAL • COMPLIANCE & REGULATION
THE SITUATION
A wholesale property fund preparing to offer property syndicates to its clients.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
An AFSL and the disclosure documents required to offer wholesale property syndicates, plus ongoing legal and compliance support, including assistance administering each wholesale property syndicate.
HOW WE HELPED
We obtained their AFSL and established the disclosure documents required to offer wholesale property syndicates, and we provide ongoing legal and compliance support, including assistance administering each wholesale property syndicate.
Fixed fee · No obligation
Hello Clever
Fintech & Payments
From an established business to a fully licensed, regulated product offering.
THE OUTCOME
Full-scope
AFSL secured
RMs placed
Responsible Managers sourced
AFSL APPLICATION • LEGAL • COMPLIANCE & REGULATION
THE SITUATION
An existing business looking to expand its product set into regulated financial offerings for the first time.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
To move through the AML registration phase, uplift its AML/CTF documentation and processes, and obtain a full-scope AFSL with the right Responsible Managers.
HOW WE HELPED
We guided them through AML registration, updated their AML/CTF documentation and processes, sourced Responsible Managers and secured a full-scope AFSL, and now support them with their ongoing legal and compliance requirements on a fixed-fee retainer.
Fixed fee · No obligation
Toss
Global Super-App
Korea’s leading financial SuperApp, now licensed to provide remittance services in Australia.
THE OUTCOME
5 months
To a granted AFSL
End-to-end
Market entry & licensing
AFSL APPLICATION • LEGAL • COMPLIANCE & REGULATION • RM RECRUITMENT
THE SITUATION
Korea’s leading financial SuperApp seeking to establish a licensed remittance business in Australia.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
To establish a licensed remittance business in Australia, including a local presence and the licences and registrations required to provide domestic P2P payment services.
HOW WE HELPED
We stood up their Australian operations, covering incorporation, resident director, Responsible Manager, AFSL application and AML remittance registration, and secured the licence in five months. We now provide ongoing legal and compliance support.
Fixed fee · No obligation
Immersve
Crypto Payments
Licensed, supported on an ongoing basis, and progressed toward Mastercard principal membership.
THE OUTCOME
AFSL
Granted & maintained
Mastercard
Principal membership work
AFSL APPLICATION • LEGAL • COMPLIANCE & REGULATION • RM RECRUITMENT
THE SITUATION
A global crypto-to-card payments business looking to establish operations in Australia and access card-scheme infrastructure.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
An AFSL, ongoing legal and regulatory support, and assistance securing Mastercard principal membership.
HOW WE HELPED
We obtained their AFSL and assisted them in accessing card-scheme infrastructure, including their Mastercard principal membership, at the outset. We now provide ongoing legal support, helping them navigate and comply with their local legal and regulatory requirements.
Fixed fee · No obligation
Interstellar Capital
Wholesale Property Fund
AFSL secured and disclosure documents built for wholesale property syndicates.
THE OUTCOME
AFSL
Granted for wholesale syndicates
Ongoing
Legal & compliance support
AFSL APPLICATION • LEGAL • COMPLIANCE & REGULATION
THE SITUATION
A wholesale property fund bringing property syndicates to its investors.
WHAT THEY NEEDED
An AFSL and compliant disclosure documents for wholesale property syndicates, backed by ongoing legal and compliance support.
HOW WE HELPED
We obtained their AFSL and established the disclosure documents required to offer wholesale property syndicates, and we provide ongoing legal and compliance support.
Fixed fee · No obligation
TESTIMONIALS
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Peter Hagias & team
WHY AFSL HOUSE
Why Choose AFSL House?
Our point of difference is simple: we specialise in working exclusively with financial services companies, offering solutions that combine best practice processes with full legal compliance.
Deep industry understanding
We have an intimate understanding of the issues financial services companies face and how leading businesses in your industry are addressing them.
Best practice + legal compliance
Our solutions marry best practice processes with legally compliant strategies to ensure your business operates efficiently and effectively.
Broader perspective
We apply a different perspective to your challenges, going beyond the narrow focus of traditional law firms or compliance providers to deliver holistic, practical solutions.
AFSL VIDEO SHORTS
AFSL, explained by our lawyers
Quick, plain-English answers to the questions we hear most, straight from the specialists who handle your licence.
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INSIGHTS LIBRARY
The latest news & insights
News, regulatory updates and analysis from our financial services lawyers, straight from the AFSL House desk.
Free 90-seconds Assessment
Not sure where you stand with your AFSL?
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll build you a personalised AFSL action plan, based on the very things ASIC will expect from you. It takes about 90 seconds.
- Takes under 2 minutes
- Tailored to your business type
- No cost, no obligation
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Free & practical AFSL guides & checklists
Practical guides, roadmaps and checklists that make getting ready simple, written by the lawyers who do this every day.
THE DEAL
Whichever side of the deal you're on
Buyers get a faster route to market; sellers get discreet access to qualified demand. We handle the compliance and the transaction on both sides.
AFSL HOUSE, DEAL SHEET
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01 / BUY-SIDE
Buying an AFSL
Acquire an existing, verified licence and skip the new application and ASIC assessment entirely.
WHY BUY FROM AFSL HOUSE
01A curated database of verified, vetted licences, Market Maker, MIS, Remittance and Crypto.
02Faster market entry, bypassing the new application and ASIC assessment.
03Thorough due diligence on every purchase to protect you from hidden liabilities.
OPEN TO BUYERS
02 / SELL-SIDE
Selling an AFSL
Realise the value of your licence with a confidential sale to a pool of pre-qualified buyers.
WHY LIST ON AFSL HOUSE
01Confidential exposure to a curated database of vetted, qualified buyers.
02Valuation guidance so your licence is priced to attract serious interest.
03We manage buyer due diligence and negotiation, protecting your interests.
NOW LISTING
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AFTER APPROVAL
What happens after you acquire your AFSL
An AFSL cannot be bought directly. You purchase the entity that holds it. Once the transaction completes, you must notify ASIC and maintain ongoing compliance. We support you the whole way.
Notify ASIC of changes
We notify ASIC of new responsible managers, trading names, addresses and any change in management or business structure.
Compliance framework setup
We establish compliance systems and protocols aligned with ASIC standards so your acquired licence stays valid.
Ongoing compliance support
Continuous support to meet your AFSL obligations, including audits, registers, reporting and documentation.
Hidden-liability protection
Thorough due diligence on the entity’s financial health and compliance history protects you from unforeseen liabilities post-purchase.
Book your free, no-obligation consultation
Have a related, no-pressure chat with one of our senior AFSL lawyers. You’ll walk away knowing exactly where you stand and what to do next.
WHY WE DO
Market-leading, comprehensive AFSL services
A comprehensive range of services tailored to financial services companies seeking an Australian Financial Services Licence and ongoing compliance support.
AFSL Applications
A 100% success rate in AFSL applications, helping clients obtain their licence in record time.
ACL Applications
End-to-end Australian Credit Licence applications for lenders, brokers and credit providers, prepared and lodged for you.
Compliance & Regulation
Tailored risk and compliance frameworks to ensure you comply with your AFSL obligations.
Legal Support
Specialised AFSL lawyers providing holistic legal services to AFSL holders & applicants.
AFSL Audits & Investigations
Comprehensive governance audits to avoid enforcement action and assist in ASIC & AUSTRAC investigations.
AFSL for Hire
Be appointed as a Corporate Authorised Representative under our AFSL to start operating quickly.
Marketplace for AFSL
Connecting AFSL holders and applicants with qualified Responsible Managers, with expert sourcing and placement handled for you.
AFSL Responsible Manager Recruitment
Connecting AFSL holders and applicants with qualified Responsible Managers. Expert RM sourcing and placement.
White-Label Services
Enabling legal and consulting firms to offer AFSL expertise under their own brand.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy an AFSL directly?
An AFSL cannot be bought directly; however, clients can purchase the entity that holds the AFSL. This means that while the license itself is not transferable, acquiring the company that possesses the license allows for the continuation of its operations.
What are the risks associated with buying an AFSL?
Potential risks of buying an AFSL include hidden liabilities and compliance issues, which AFSL House helps to mitigate through thorough due diligence. It’s essential to review the financial health and compliance history of the entity holding the AFSL to avoid unforeseen complications. Engaging legal and compliance experts can further safeguard against these risks.
What should I consider when buying an existing AFSL?
Key considerations when buying an existing AFSL include conducting due diligence, reviewing license authorisations, and understanding compliance obligations. It’s crucial to ensure that the AFSL has the necessary authorisations for the financial services you intend to provide. Additionally, be aware of any conditions attached to the license that may affect your operations.
What happens after I purchase an AFSL?
After purchasing an AFSL, you must notify ASIC of any changes in management or business structure. This includes informing ASIC about new responsible managers and any changes to trading names or addresses. Additionally, ongoing compliance with ASIC regulations is essential to maintain the validity of the AFSL.
How long does the AFSL acquisition process take?
The typical timeline for acquiring an AFSL through AFSL House can vary, but it generally takes around 3 to 4 months to complete the process. This timeframe includes the initial consultation, database review, and finalisation of the purchase. Factors such as the complexity of the transaction and the specific requirements of the license can influence the duration.
Can AFSL House assist with compliance after acquisition?
Yes, AFSL House provides ongoing compliance support to help clients meet regulatory requirements after acquiring an AFSL. This includes establishing compliance frameworks and offering guidance on maintaining adherence to ASIC regulations. Continuous support ensures that clients can effectively manage their obligations as AFSL holders.