FCA Authorised Person Legal Services
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FCA Authorised Person Solicitors
Any FCA authorised entity must appoint an Authorised Person to act as primary liaison with the regulator. Acting as an FCA Authorised person (in FCA jargon, discharging an SMF29 role) can be an administratively onerous role for many reasons, not least the peculiar language the regulator adopts, and the multiplicity of obscure IT systems they require you to operate. For these reasons many authorized firms prefer to have an expert as their Authorised Person / SMF29.
By this service one of our experts will hold appointment as your FCA liaison officer, including making your regulatory returns
How long will it take?
We don’t generally do anything for new clients until our process of client retention has concluded – this involves agreeing the scope of what we are doing for the price (our terms are below), setting-up our client record (that includes ID checks), and producing the bill (payment in advance is required for all new clients).
Acting as your authorised person is an on-going appointment; the original appointment is typically made on registration – but an application after registration normally takes the FCA about a week to process.
Money Matters
This service is for acting as FCA Authorised Person for a year; the FCA now effectively restrict us from offering this service to new clients, but we have some existing clients of this service from before that restriction, for whom we are able to renew.
Acting as Your FCA Authorised Person (£450 per year)
For our service of Acting as Your FCA Authorised Person, we charge the specified fixed price on an annual basis.
Your supplier is unregulated Mounteney Legal Services Ltd, which does not charge VAT.
There is more info about our fees here
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Contact our FCA Authorised Person Solicitors
If you need a trusted, qualified partner to act as your FCA Authorised Person, Mounteney Solicitors can provide experienced, reliable support to help you meet your regulatory obligations with confidence. Acting as an authorised person carries significant responsibilities under the Financial Conduct Authority regime, and our Financial Solicitor team has the expertise to ensure these duties are fulfilled properly and professionally.
Whether you require us to step in temporarily while you secure your own authorisation, or you need long-term support to maintain your business’s compliance, we offer clear advice and tailored solutions to suit your specific circumstances. As a leading firm of solicitors in Stockport, our approachable team will explain the process in clearly and handle the necessary documentation and reporting to the FCA on your behalf.
You can reach us by phone, submit an enquiry through our website or visit one of our local offices in Bramhall, Cheadle, Hazel Grove or Heald Green. We support businesses across Stockport, Manchester and Cheshire, including Wilmslow, Altrincham, Didsbury and Knutsford, and we are pleased to offer virtual appointments to clients anywhere in England and Wales.
Contact Mounteney Solicitors today to discuss how we can act as your FCA Authorised Person and ensure your business stays compliant and protected at all times.
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