AFSL Application Support Options

Sophie Grace can assist you with all stages of obtaining an AFSL application and will help create a package to best suit your needs. Our standard service offerings are outlined below.

Full Service

Taking you from start to finish on the AFSL application journey. We take care of drafting and submitting documents, responding to ASIC and answering your questions along the way – all for a fixed fee.

Templates
Starter Packs and template documents are available to purchase. Sophie Grace can assist by reviewing the templates once you have tailored them to your business.
Review Service

Ask questions as you go and/or have your draft documents reviewed prior to submission using our ad hoc rates.

Transparency

Sophie Grace values transparency as part of the AFSL Application process and believes it is important for all parties involved.

In order to ensure transparency throughout the application process, Sophie Grace will provide you with:

  • all documents and correspondence sent to ASIC as part of your application, including any supporting proofs uploaded to the ASIC Regulatory Portal;
  • all correspondence received from ASIC, in its original form, including letters and emails from the ASIC analyst responsible for your application; and
  • copies of all versions of the draft and final AFSL received from ASIC.

 

Sophie Grace also ensures that no correspondence is provided to ASIC without your review and instruction, ensuring applicants have full access and control over information provided to ASIC.

Full Service AFSL Application

When applying for an AFSL, Sophie Grace will prepare the Application Form, Core Proof and Additional Proof documents, as well as co-ordinate the other supporting documents required (e.g. police checks, bankruptcy checks, qualifications and references) prior to submission with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”). Sophie Grace will be listed as the contact person on the application form and all correspondence with ASIC will be directed to the Sophie Grace office in the first instance.

Templates for your AFSL Application

If you would prefer to reduce costs by completing parts of the application yourself, Sophie Grace can offer several other packages to assist with your AFSL application to help ensure that you achieve the best and quickest result.

Template documents and Starter Packs can be purchased from our online shop. If you are unsure about something in your template, Sophie Grace can review any of the amendments you make to the documents prior to submission to ASIC using our hourly rates.

Reviewing your AFSL Application

Sophie Grace can review documents that you have already prepared. If you provide us with the work you have done so far we are able to quote you a flat fee. Alternatively, we can perform this work using our hourly rates, giving you an estimate in advance of how long it will take us to get them to the standard that ASIC requires.

Rather watch a video?

Sophie Grace’s Head of Licensing, Sarah Chapman, goes through the AFSL Application Process.

Sarah Chapman (Head of Licensing)
Sarah Chapman

Head of Licensing

AML/CTF Reforms

Sophie Grace can provide you with an AML/CTF Program and can assist you to tailor it to your business’ needs. We have three different options available to suit your business and finance needs.

Template Documents

You can purchase template documents from our online shop. The template is an instant download and includes prompts to help you tailor the document yourself. We have template documents for:

  • Tranche 1 Reporting Entities;
  • Item 54 Providers; and
  • Tranche 2 Entities.
Compliance Portal

Sign up to the Compliance Portal and receive the template AML/CTF Program Package, and obtain access to updated documents in light of any updates we make as new guidance or amended legislation is released. Choose between:

  • document-only plans;
  • consultation-only plans;
  • video and regulatory update plans; or
  • a combination of all three.
Tailored Documents

Sophie Grace can assist you to prepare the AML/CTF Program package based on your business’ specific requirements. Contact us to discuss further. 

Find everything you need in relation to the AML/CTF Reforms

Sophie Grace Compliance Portal

Sign up today for up-to-date compliance policies and regular consultation with our staff. Watch our demonstration video now!

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