Regulatory Licensing

Financial Services Licence Application & Advisory

FXBX provides end-to-end licence application management and advisory across 15 regulatory licence categories — covering FX, payments, crypto/VASP, and UAE-regulated frameworks including SCA, ADGM, VARA, and Freezone structures.

Licence Categories

AUSTRAC — Crypto / VASP

AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration

Regulatory Authority: Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)  |  Region: Australia

What the Licence Permits

  • Operating as a digital currency exchange (DCE) in Australia
  • Exchanging digital currencies for fiat currency and vice versa
  • Exchanging one digital currency for another
  • Providing digital currency exchange services to Australian clients

Target Client Profile

  • Crypto exchanges seeking Australian regulatory registration
  • Digital asset service providers targeting Australian clients
  • Entities requiring AUSTRAC DCE registration for Australian operations

Key Regulatory Requirements

  • AUSTRAC DCE registration (mandatory for all DCEs operating in Australia)
  • AML/CTF program — Part A (risk assessment) and Part B (applicable customer identification procedures)
  • Compliance officer appointment
  • Ongoing suspicious matter reporting obligations
  • Transaction reporting obligations
  • Record-keeping requirements

FXBX Scope of Work

  • AUSTRAC DCE registration preparation and submission
  • AML/CTF program development (Part A and Part B)
  • Compliance officer advisory
  • Transaction reporting framework design
  • Ongoing AUSTRAC compliance support

Typical Timeline

4–8 weeks for AUSTRAC registration; AML/CTF program development concurrent

Timelines are indicative only and subject to regulatory authority processing times, completeness of application, and other factors outside FXBX's control.

Value Proposition

AUSTRAC DCE registration is mandatory for crypto exchanges operating in Australia and provides a recognised regulatory credential in one of the Asia-Pacific region's most active digital asset markets. A robust AUSTRAC compliance program is increasingly required by Australian banking partners for crypto-related entities.

Regulatory Disclaimer: All information regarding licensing requirements, timelines, and regulatory frameworks is provided for general informational purposes only and is subject to change. FXBX does not guarantee any particular regulatory outcome. Regulatory authority decisions are made at the authority's sole discretion. Prospective applicants should seek independent legal advice regarding their specific circumstances before commencing any licence application.