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Regulatory licence

Projective Group helps financial organisations obtain a regulatory licence.

Regulatory licence applications

To provide financial services in the Netherlands, you need a licence from one of the regulatory authorities: AFM or DNB. Applying for a licence involves a lot of work and thorough preparation. To obtain a licence, an organisation must meet a number of requirements. For example, directors and supervisors are checked for reliability and suitability. Its operations must also comply with a large number of legal requirements.

Licence applications that are complete and of good quality are most likely to be successful. We assist financial institutions in applying for or renewing a licence.

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Acquiring a licence

We have extensive experience of many different licence applications including:

  • Investment institution (private equity, hedge, real estate, equity and bond funds (AIFMD);
  • Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS);
  • Investment firms, such as asset managers, brokers etc. (MiFID II);
  • Payment institutions and payment service providers (PSD2);
  • Electronic Money institutions (EMIs);
  • Crypto service providers (MiCA);
  • Financial service providers, such as providers of consumer credit, investment objects, insurance brokers

13-step guide

Applying for a licence is a complex process that requires specialist knowledge and extensive preparation. Our ‘Licence Application Roadmap’ is designed to help financial institutions prepare for their application. We outline the thirteen key steps to obtaining a licence, including useful tips and potential pitfalls.

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What our clients say

’’Projective Group is a great sparring partner. Their knowledge of and experience with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has important added value in the successful completion of a complex licence application.’’

How can we help?

Our specialists are uniquely qualified to assist you with the application process for a new licence or the extension of an existing licence. We can assist you at every stage, from setting up procedures and preparing documentation to liaising with the regulatory authority. We are here to help:

  • Qualifying your services to determine your licence category
  • Advising on the costs and timeline of a licence application
  • Preparing the licence application
  • Drafting or reviewing the necessary documents, policies and procedures
  • Preparing board members for the application process

Starter package for
financial service
providers

For smaller businesses, applying for a licence can seem like an expensive and time-consuming affair. Our goal is to simplify what can be a complex process. We even provide starter packages for specific (small) financial service providers.

These packages give you a complete understanding of the steps involved in the licence application process. You have the freedom to choose where you want assistance, which lets you stay in control of your budget.

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