2006-05-31
The Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission (CBFA) issues this memorandum to guide bureaux de change governed by Belgian law through the mandatory pre-operational registration process. The document details a two-phase application procedure requiring comprehensive disclosure of shareholders, management personnel, anti-money laundering controls, and operational structures. It further specifies statutory timelines for decision-making, appeal rights, and the precise administrative and accounting documentation required to secure authorization.