Payments & Non-Cash Payment (NCP) AFSL Lawyers

We secure AFSL authorisations for Payment Gateways, BNPL & Non-Cash Payment (NCP) facilities.

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End-to-End Payments & Non-Cash Payment (NCP) AFSL Licensing Services

AFSL House provides technical regulatory guidance for the payments sector. We secure the specific authorisations required to operate digital wallets, remittance loops & merchant platforms.

Remittance & Money Transfers

We secure AFSL & AUSTRAC registration for independent remittance providers, ensuring your cross-border business meets strict AML/CTF & capital adequacy requirements.

Non-Cash Payment (NCP) Licensing

We manage complex AFSL applications for stored-value facilities, digital wallets & prepaid cards, ensuring you hold the correct ‘Non-Cash Payment’ authorisations.

BNPL & Consumer Credit

We guide BNPL providers through the converging landscape of AFSL & Australian Credit Licence (ACL) regulations to ensure compliance with the National Credit Code.

Payment Gateway & Merchant Acquirers

We structure licensing solutions for payment gateways & merchant acquirers, advising on the specific custodial & transactional authorisations needed to process payments.

Australia's Leading AFSL Firm for Payments Licensing

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Why Choose AFSL House for Payments Licensing?

We specialise in working with payments & fintech firms, delivering licensing solutions that balance transactional innovation with rigorous regulatory compliance

Deep Payments Expertise

We understand the granular technical nuances of NCP facilities, stored-value triggers & complex remittance structures.

Dual-Regulator Proficiency

We offer integrated support for both ASIC (AFSL) & AUSTRAC (AML/CTF) obligations, ensuring total regulatory alignment from day one.

Fintech-First Logic

Our frameworks are designed to support rapid commercial scaling without compromising the legal integrity of your payment platform.

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Our 4-Step AFS Licensing Process for Payments & NCP

We streamline the complex path to launching a payments business. We guide you from transaction mapping to final regulatory approval, ensuring your platform is compliant & ready to operate.

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Step 1: Transaction Mapping

We analyse your platform’s flow of funds to identify specific NCP, remittance, or credit licensing triggers required for your AFSL.

Step 2: Structuring & Framework Design

We design the optimal corporate structure & draft the core compliance documents for your NCP framework & custodial arrangements.

Step 3: Dual-Regulator Application

We manage the end-to-end ASIC (AFSL) & AUSTRAC (AML/CTF) application processes, handling all technical requisitions on your behalf.

Step 4: Operational Launch & Oversight

We implement the final governance, capital adequacy & reporting systems required to commence operations & maintain your licence.

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2026 Guide to AFSL Applications

A practical guide covering the key steps, milestones & timeframes for obtaining an AFS License.

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Your AFSL Roadmap

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AFSL Compliance Checklist

AFSL Compliance Calendar

Comprehensive calendar outlining key compliance deadlines & obligations for AFSL holders throughout the year.

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Insights Library

AFSL Guides & Insights for Payments & Fintech

Stay ahead of payments regulation. Access free guides & insights on NCP, BNPL & remittance licensing, written by our specialist AFSL lawyers.

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Is Your Fintech & Payment Platform a Non-Cash Payment (NCP) Facility?

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Licencing & Compliance Guide to BNPL Regulation in Australia

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Who We Are

Founded in 2020 by senior financial services lawyer Peter Hagias, AFSL House specialises in regulatory and legal services for AFSL holders. Our expert team serves fintech companies, fund managers, and financial planners both locally and internationally, delivering compliance solutions that withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Under Peter’s leadership as an industry consultant and compliance committee chair, we continue to provide outstanding support to Australia’s financial services sector.

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Get insider insights on ASIC’s new licensing portal, application trends, approval timelines, and practical steps to fast-track your AFSL application in 2025.