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Get licensed. Stay compliant.
We help you obtain fintech licences, set up the companies behind them and keep you compliant, so you can launch and grow with confidence in regulated markets.
- Founded 1998Licensed corporate services provider
- One teamLegal · Compliance · Banking
- 500+ licensing projectsAcross our jurisdictions
- EU · Switzerland · CanadaOn-site legal teams
Most requested
Our most popular licences
Canada MSB + RPAAFINTRAC registration for crypto, payments and remittance.View Canada MSB
EU MiCA CASP licenceEU-wide authorisation for crypto-asset services across 30 EU/EEA countries.View MiCA CASP
Switzerland SRO membershipSRO membership under Swiss AML law for crypto and fiat services.View Switzerland SRO
Ongoing compliance
Most requested compliance services
- Canada MSB Compliance OfficerA FINTRAC-registered Compliance Officer, liaison and AML support.View Canada Compliance Officer
- EU AML team outsourcingKYC, screening and transaction monitoring teams for licensed firms.View AML team outsourcing
- EU regulated rolesOutsourced MLRO, DPO, CISO and risk roles for EU-regulated fintechs.View EU regulated roles
More than licences
End-to-end support for regulated businesses
Licences, compliance and the company behind them are often needed together, so one MAXCORP team handles all three, from the first assessment to ongoing support.
New applications and ready-made licensed companies, from choosing the jurisdiction to the regulator's decision.
Explore fintech licensingOngoing AML and compliance for licensed firms: outsourced teams and officers, audits and regulatory reporting.
Explore complianceIncorporation or a ready-made company, with the registered address, accounting and banking support to run it.
Explore corporate services
Why MAXCORP
One team from the first assessment to ongoing compliance
MAXCORP PLC is a team of legal professionals in commercial and tax law. We have provided corporate services since 1998 and have specialised in fintech licensing since 2017.
We set out the best course of action, prepare the documentation and deal with the authorities. Our legal and compliance teams in the European Union, Switzerland and Canada then stay with you after the licence, so you work with one team from the first call to ongoing support.
- 1998Founded
- 2017Fintech licensing focus
- 500+Licensing projects
- 3 regionsEU, Switzerland and Canada
How we work
- 01AssessmentWe review your model and recommend the licence, jurisdictions and timeline.
- 02Company and applicationCompany setup, the application and all contact with the regulator.
- 03Banking and launchBanking introductions and the operational setup for go-live.
- 04Ongoing complianceAML teams, compliance officers and reporting once you are licensed.
Your fintech licensing lead
“Most licence projects are won or lost before anything is filed, in choosing the right route for the business model. I lead our fintech licensing team: we get that route right first, then stay with you after approval.”
Client feedback
What our clients say
Working with MAXCORP on our Canadian money services registration project was a smooth and professional experience. The team was responsive, well organised, and clear throughout. We appreciated their practical guidance and would be happy to work with them again.
Securing our FINTRAC-registered MSB was a smooth, well-managed process from start to finish. … We continue to work with the same team for ongoing compliance support, including our RPAA registration with the Bank of Canada.
We chose Switzerland specifically for the banking relationships and the Crypto Valley network. MAXCORP handled our VQF application and Swiss substance setup end to end. The bank introductions alone saved us months of frustration: every institution they introduced us to already understood what VQF membership meant.
Their MiCA CASP application strategy across Lithuania and Latvia was the most thorough we received. Documentation, capital planning and NCA engagement were all handled by one team. We chose Latvia for the tax structure and it shipped on schedule.
Client names are withheld for confidentiality, unless the client has given prior written approval.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which fintech licence do I actually need?
It depends on what your business does. Crypto-asset services point to MiCA CASP, Switzerland SRO or Canada MSB. Fiat payment accounts and e-money issuance need an EMI or PI licence. Investment fund management needs AIFM. Crowdfunding platforms need ECSP. International remittance fits MSB licences. Our project team can review your business model and recommend the right licence category.
How fast can I go live?
Speed varies by licence and jurisdiction. Canada MSB ready-made entities can go live in 2 weeks. Switzerland SRO membership takes 3 to 4 months. In the EU, crowdfunding (ECSP) takes about 4 to 5 months, AIFM 4 to 6 months, a PI 6 to 9 months, MiCA CASP 6 to 10 months and an EMI 9 to 12 months. Contact us for a timeline tailored to your scope.
What if I need more than one licence?
That is common in fintech. A crypto exchange with fiat ramps may need MiCA CASP plus EMI. A multi-region remittance operator may combine Canada MSB plus Switzerland SRO. An asset manager may need AIFM plus ECSP. We map the licence stack as part of the initial assessment and deliver it under one project plan.
Do you handle ongoing compliance after go-live?
Yes. Our compliance team provides AML/CFT framework maintenance, MLRO and Compliance Officer outsourcing, regulatory reporting and DORA-aligned ICT compliance. Standalone compliance services are available for clients with existing licences. Learn more about our compliance services.
Where are your teams based?
Our legal and compliance teams work in the European Union, Switzerland and Canada, the jurisdictions we license in. For Canadian MSBs, our Canada team provides the Compliance Officer and the local presence.
How do I get started?
Share a brief description of your business model, target markets and intended timeline through the contact form. Our project team will review it and reply with a preliminary licence recommendation, a jurisdiction shortlist and indicative pricing.
Contact
Talk to our team
Tell us what you plan to set up or change. You receive a tailored proposal with the scope, timeline and budget.