2026-04-21 | RG-001The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued this guide to assist applicants seeking to obtain or vary an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence. It outlines ASIC's approach to assessing licence applications and details the specific information and documentation required during the process. The document serves as a practical resource for preparing compliant submissions to meet regulatory standards.
Issued 16 June 2025
This guide is for applicants applying for an AFS licence or to vary their licence.
You can use this guide to help you understand ASIC’s approach to assessing AFS licence applications and to prepare the information and documentation you will need to provide as part of the application process.
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