Before you apply for an AFS licence read the information contained on this page.
AFS licensing kit
The following guide is for applicants applying for an AFS licence or to vary their licence:
Regulatory Guide 1 AFS licensing kit: Part 1 - Applying for and varying an AFS licence (RG 1)
Other supporting information
To make sure that your application is assessed as quickly as possible it is important the information you supply to us is correct and complete, and that you submit all documents requested in the application form.
If your application does not meet our requirements, it could be returned to you or refused or there could be substantial delays while we seek further information from you.
Refer to the supporting information below to assist you with your application:
Questions you'll be asked in the application
You can familiarise yourself with the application form by reviewing the Record of transaction (PDF 904 KB) which provides a list of all the possible questions that could be asked in these applications. You won't be asked all these questions because the application forms tailor your application to your business.
See also Information Sheet 294 which provides an overview of the application process:
Information Sheet 294 FAQs: AFS licence applications (INFO 294).
Guidance on the application process (sample application)
Sample online application (PDF 849 KB). Not all questions will be relevant because the eLicensing system tailors your application to your business.
Information Sheet 294 FAQs: AFS licence applications (INFO 294).
Templates
You may also need to download, populate, and upload the following templates when completing your application:
Financial services licensing pro formas
You will find references to these in the AFS Licensing Kit (RG 1) but you can download the pro formas below:
- AFS licence conditions [PF 209]
- Performance bond - licensee [PF 13]
- Deed of subordination [PF 63]
- Deed of mutual release: Information to release a Deed of Subordination [PF 225]
Read more about Pro Forma 209 on Apply for an AFS licence.
See list of all ASIC Pro Formas.
