Most firms providing financial services need to be authorised by us or registered with us. Find out how to apply, get support if you're newly authorised, and view other tasks for authorised firms.
How to get authorised
The authorisation process
Understand the stages of becoming authorised or registered, and our expectations of applicants.
How the FCA can support you as a UK or international firm
We know each firm’s journey is unique, from start-up and launch, to product and service evolution and expansion. We offer a range of services to firms wanting to operate in the UK.
Select your type of firm or business model below – we have pages for each type of application, to read alongside our page about the authorisation process.
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