Frequently Asked Questions

Financial License Market lists a wide range of regulated financial entities across 17+ jurisdictions, including: CySEC-licensed Cyprus Investment Firms (including market makers with EU passporting), UK FCA-authorised investment firms and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Australian AFSL licensees (advisory and full STP execution), Labuan (Malaysia) money broker licenses (including crypto permissions), Lithuanian Electronic Payment Institutions and Payment Institutions licensed by the Bank of Lithuania, Seychelles and Mauritius FX/securities dealer licenses, South African FSP licenses, Canadian MSB registrations, offshore banks, and financial technology businesses including bridge providers, signal providers, and white-label crypto platforms. All listings are verified by our compliance team before publication.

Not necessarily — but you will need to satisfy the fit and proper requirements of the relevant regulator as part of the change of control process. Most regulators assess proposed acquirers on the basis of their financial soundness, regulatory and business track record, and the absence of criminal or regulatory history. Buyers range from experienced financial services professionals and existing regulated firms to entrepreneurs and private equity investors entering the sector for the first time. Our team can advise on whether your profile is likely to meet the requirements of the relevant regulator for any specific listing.

Click "Request Information" or "View Details" on any listing card or individual listing page. You will be asked to provide your name, company, role, and a brief description of your interest. All parties are required to acknowledge the confidential nature of the inquiry before detailed information is shared. For premium and confidential listings, a mutual NDA is executed before any information memorandum or financial details are released.

Valuations vary significantly based on license type, jurisdiction, operational status, client book, revenue, and infrastructure. As a general guide: offshore shell entities (Seychelles, Mauritius, Labuan) typically range from USD 30,000 to USD 150,000. Mid-tier regulated shells (CySEC, ASIC) typically range from EUR 150,000 to EUR 500,000. EU Payment Institutions and EMIs range from EUR 800,000 to EUR 6,000,000+ depending on infrastructure and passporting scope. Premium operational entities — FCA EMIs with live banking, CySEC firms with active client funds, full FCA investment firms — are priced individually based on revenue multiples and strategic value. Contact us for a confidential valuation discussion.

Timelines vary by jurisdiction: Offshore jurisdictions (Seychelles, Mauritius, Labuan) 6 to 12 weeks. CySEC Cyprus 3 to 6 months. FCA UK 4 to 8 months. Bank of Lithuania EMI/PI 2 to 4 months. ASIC Australia 2 to 4 months. These are indicative timelines for straightforward transactions with well-prepared documentation.

Yes — in most cases. The majority of regulated jurisdictions permit non-resident shareholders and beneficial owners, provided they satisfy fit and proper requirements. Some jurisdictions require a locally resident director or compliance officer, which can be arranged. Our team has experience structuring cross-border acquisitions across all major jurisdictions.

Confidentiality is central to how Financial License Market operates. All parties are required to maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process. NDAs are executed before detailed information is shared. Seller identities and sensitive financial information are only disclosed to verified, qualified buyers. Our platform does not publicly disclose seller identities, precise financial details, or commercially sensitive information on any listing.