Pre-application support service (PASS)

Pre-application meetings

You can request a pre-application meeting with us if you're considering applying for registration or authorisation to do business in the UK as a cryptoasset[2], payments[3] or wholesale[4] firm.

We welcome requests from both UK and overseas firms.

Find out more if you're interested in requesting a pre-application meeting for targeted support[5].

Pre-application meetings are available to:

• Firms that are considering applying for authorisation for the first time ('new firm authorisations').
• Firms that are already authorised and that are considering applying to expand their business model into new areas (a 'variation of permission').

Pre-application meetings are free of charge and give the opportunity to discuss your plans or ask any questions before submitting an application for registration or authorisation.

You will meet with one of our case officers who will outline our expectations and signpost you to useful information. Where possible, we will try to have the same case officer assess your application if you do apply.

You can register for a pre-application meeting via Connect[6]. You’ll be asked to provide information on your proposed business model, your company, the individuals involved and any specific questions you wish to discuss at the meeting. This allows us to identify key areas of focus and signpost you to relevant information for your business model.

FCA speakers and industry events

Along with prospective applicants, we also engage with advisers, trade bodies or business associations that work with firms in these sectors. We're available to speak about the authorisation journey at industry events, roundtables and conferences.

Ways to contact us:

• email [email protected] with the subject line 'Authorisation Outreach Event' or ‘FCA speaker’ with your event details or to request a speaker
• submit a speaker request form[7]
• contact one of the FCA offices[8]