Most firms and individuals can only conduct regulated activities in the UK if they are ‘authorised’ by us to do so, or are otherwise exempt.
However, there are certain firms that need instead to be ‘registered’ with us. Find out more about being authorised.
To apply to become directly authorised or registered by the FSA a firm needs to submit an application to us. We will assess the application and advise the firm of the decision.
To build your application pack, and for guidance specific to your firm, select the application link appropriate to your firm type from the lists below.
Firms undertaking Sale and Rent Back activities
Firms that are planning to undertake Sale and Rent Back Activities should refer to our dedicated web page:
Help for sale and rent back firms Mutuals
- Industrial and Provident Societies
- Friendly Socieites
- Building Socieities
- Credit unions
Mutuals registration
For an existing authorised firm wishing to change its legal status only.
This pack enables the existing authorised firm to cancel its permission at the same time as it applies for authorisation.
For guidance applicable to authorised firms see Helping you apply.
