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Cross-Border Licence Transfer — International Acquisitions
Managing cross-border licence transfers and regulatory approvals for international payment institution acquisitions.
Cross-Border Licence Transfers
Transferring an FCA-regulated business, a regulated book of clients, or a portfolio of payment accounts to a new entity — whether in the UK, EU, or another jurisdiction — involves complex regulatory requirements that must be carefully managed to protect customers, satisfy regulators, and complete the transaction efficiently.
Cross-border transfers in the financial services sector may require FCA approval under a Part VII transfer scheme, notifications to customers, passporting arrangements, or local regulatory approvals in the receiving jurisdiction. Acumen Global Compliance provides specialist Cross-Border Transfer advisory services covering the regulatory structure and sequencing of the transfer, FCA and PRA notification and approval requirements, customer notification and consent management, the design of the receiving entity’s compliance framework, local regulatory filings in the destination jurisdiction, and post-transfer compliance integration. We have particular expertise in post-Brexit transfers of business between UK and EU entities — helping financial institutions restructure their regulated operations for the new regulatory landscape.
Key Facts
Who needs this
International buyers/sellers of UK FCA licences
Requirement
FCA CIC plus additional international considerations
Timeline
10–20 weeks
Price from
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How We Manage Cross-Border Transfers
Jurisdictional Analysis
Assess regulatory requirements across all relevant jurisdictions.
International DD
Conduct due diligence covering both UK and international regulatory positions.
FCA Application
Prepare the CIC application addressing FCA expectations for international controllers.
Multi-Reg Coordination
Coordinate with regulators in multiple jurisdictions where required.
Source of Funds
Prepare detailed source of funds documentation for international transactions.
Completion
Manage completion across jurisdictions including all regulatory notifications.
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What's Included
Multi-jurisdictional analysis
FCA CIC application
International controller assessments
Legal structure advice
Post-completion setup
International due diligence
Source of funds documentation
Multi-regulator coordination
Tax consideration referrals
International compliance advisory
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can international buyers acquire UK licences?
What extra documentation is needed?
Does this take longer?
Do I need UK residency?
Can you help with EU licence transfers?
What about sanctions and PEP considerations?
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