SERVICE SCOPE & PROJECT QUOTATION
Services index and project fees
First define the work required, then prepare a written scope of services and quotation. Government charges, third-party expenses, acquisition price and consultancy fees will be itemised separately; no unverified fixed price or guarantee of approval is offered.
The quote depends on the business authorisations, customer categories, available personnel resources, completeness of information, and the application or acquisition pathway. Discussion must take place before confirmation; the website does not display fictitious ‘licence package prices’.
WHAT WE CAN COORDINATE
From regulatory assessment to operational maintenance
Scope assessment and application preparation
Business model, product and service activities, company and personnel readiness, and preparation of regulatory materials.
New application / authorisation changeGet a project quoteCommunications about acquisitions and disposals
Entity-scope matching, document verification checklist, professional due diligence coordination and transaction readiness.
Purchase price and independent due diligence fees are additional.Get a project quoteRegistration and the anti-money laundering framework
Collaboration on AUSTRAC designated services, registration, risk assessment, plans and compliance arrangements.
RSP / VASP / Other Regulated ServicesGet a project quoteCompany and ongoing maintenance
Company formation, changes to particulars, account-opening preparation, annual reviews, and professional coordination on accounting and tax.
By specific entity and service cycleGet a project quoteCOMPLETE SERVICE INDEX
Licensing and Company Services Directory
Each item can be followed through to the full guide and detailed business information to check scope, personnel, capital, application and ongoing requirements.
| Topics | Regulation / management | Service areas | Project communications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal guide to Australian AFSL financial services licensing | Primary licensing regulator: Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). AML/CTF regulation of designated services is administered by AUSTRAC; prudential regulation of deposit-taking, insurance underwriting and APRA superannuation business is also overseen by APRA. Tax registrations are handled by ATO / ABR, and director identity numbers are administered by ABRS. | 37 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| AUSTRAC Regulatory and industry guide to 18 designated service sectors | Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, AUSTRAC); responsibility for financial products, consumer credit, banking, insurance, superannuation and state-level occupational and business qualifications rests separately with ASIC, APRA and the relevant state/territory regulators. | 18 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| Australian Guide to the Former Term DCE, VASP Registration and Digital Asset Reform 2026–2027 | AUSTRAC is responsible for the regulation of money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing risks, and for VASP enrolment; ASIC is responsible for company and financial services regulation, and will implement the DAP/TCP framework. ATO is responsible for taxation, and ABRS is responsible for Director ID. VASP enrolment does not replace AFSL, nor does it amount to APRA prudential regulatory authorisation. | 10 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| RSP Remittance Services Registration Guide | Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC); ASIC is responsible for company registration and any applicable financial services licensing, ABRS administers Director ID, and ATO administers taxation. RSP registration is not, in itself, APRA banking authorisation. | 3 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| AUSTRAC guide to reporting entity enrolment and ongoing anti-money laundering compliance | Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, AUSTRAC), responsible for AML/CTF supervision and financial intelligence; the financial licensing, prudential and professional practice requirements of ASIC, APRA and state/territory industry regulators apply separately. | 17 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| Guide to Australian company registration, bank account opening, annual reviews, accounting and taxation | ASIC is responsible for company registration and regulation under company law; ABRS is responsible for Director ID; ABR is responsible for ABN; ATO is responsible for federal taxation and employer superannuation obligations; AUSTRAC is responsible for anti-money laundering regulation of designated services; APRA regulates authorised deposit-taking institutions; ACNC is responsible for registered charities; state and territory authorities are responsible for local taxes and industry licences. | 10 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| AUSTRAC VASP guide to registration for five classes of virtual asset designated services | AUSTRAC is responsible for the regulation of money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing risks, and for VASP registration; ASIC is separately responsible for company regulation and applicable financial product and financial services licensing; ABRS is responsible for directors’ ID, and ATO is responsible for taxation. | 5 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| Guide to applying for and acquiring an Australian credit licence ACL and to ongoing compliance | The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASIC; the anti-money laundering obligations of AUSTRAC and the banking prudential requirements of APRA apply separately according to the particular business and cannot be replaced by ACL. | 4 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| Guide to Australian financial market infrastructure licensing | The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the licensing and primary conduct regulator for the ordinary licensing of the four types of infrastructure. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) jointly oversees clearing and settlement facilities and is responsible for financial stability standards, related enforcement and crisis management of domestic facilities. APRA is not ordinarily the licensing authority for these four types of licence, but has relevant statutory roles in matters such as access to derivatives data. | 4 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
| APRA and other Australian financial authorisations: a full lifecycle guide | The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority APRA is the primary prudential regulator for banks, insurers and RSE, among others; ASIC is responsible for applicable financial services, consumer credit and company regulation; AUSTRAC is responsible for applicable anti-money laundering obligations; the Treasurer and delegated authorities handle FSSA approvals; RBA is responsible for payment system powers; and state and territory authorities are responsible for specific local business authorisations. | 16 business / structure branches | Enquire and request a quote |
Four fee categories to separate in a written quotation
Government / regulatory fees:Based on the official fee schedule at the time of filing; fees may include application, variation or annual regulatory charges.
Professional and third-party expenses:Costs for lawyers, accountants, audit, insurance, certification, systems and personnel.
Advisory service fees:Confirm the agreed scope of work, allocation of responsibilities, stages and deliverables.
Acquisition consideration and operating funds:Not part of the application consultancy fee; it requires separate due diligence, valuation and funding.
LET’S DEFINE YOUR NEXT STEP
Bring your business context and receive a clearly scoped quote.
Tell us about the proposed business, customer categories and whether you are considering an application or acquisition; Mr Tang will discuss the preparations with you.