AFSL Cost Guide (Free) – Application & Running Costs

Use this guide if you:

• Are choosing between establishing your own AFSL or operating as an authorised representative.

• Need a reliable cost breakdown to justify your regulatory budget to founders or investors.

• Want to identify the exact compliance requirements that will drive your ongoing expenses.

It is suited to:

• Business founders and executive directors preparing to launch a licensed financial services company.

• Chief Financial Officers and treasury leads who must model the cost of market entry.

• In-house legal counsel and compliance officers tasked with managing the regulatory application process.

What this guide covers:

• The main complexity categories that dictate your regulatory application fees.

• How your choice of licence authorizations impacts both upfront and recurring operational costs.

• The core compliance documents and proofs that professional fees typically cover.

• The essential ongoing obligations, from levies to audits, that start in your first year.

• Practical steps to structure your application to avoid common delays and unexpected expenses.

You receive a free, plain-English PDF you can share with leadership, finance, and compliance stakeholders so everyone understands the pathway and resources required to secure a licence.