MSB Registration Process

Want to get your MSB registered in Canada?

With a Canadian Money Services Business (MSB) or Foreign Money Services Business (FMSB) registration you can provide a wide scope of payment and crypto services. 
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Our clients have used their MSB to offer card processing solutions, crypto exchange services and get multi-currency bank accounts to global markets like Europe and Africa. We specialized in guiding you through the entire Money Services Business registration process!

Service

MSB/fMSB Registration (Basic)

MSB/fMSB Registration (Premium)

Company Formation 
Corporate Documentation 
Dedicated Contact 
AML Policy 
Business Plan Drafting 
FINTRAC Representative 
MSB/fMSB Registration 
Regulatory Advice 
Bank Account Setup 
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Price

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MSB Registration Process & Timeline

A clear, structured process designed to guide you from initial documentation through MSB registration and banking setup.

01
Step 1 Day 1

Document Collection

We collect the basic business information required to begin your MSB registration process.

Documents Required

  • Detailed Business Plan
  • Questionnaire
Deliverables

Dedicated Contact & Regulatory Advice

02
Step 2 1 Week

Company Formation & AML Policies

Company formation and preparation of the required corporate and AML documentation.

Deliverables — 1 Week

Company Formation & Corporate Documentation

Deliverables — 7 Weeks

Risk Assessment & AML Policy

Important

Initial documentation is prepared first. Risk Assessment and AML Policy are required for the bank setup in Step 7.

03
Step 3 Up to 1 Week

Pre-Registration Submission

Preparation and submission of the FINTRAC pre-registration materials.

Deliverables

  • Finalized Business Plan / Amendments
  • FINTRAC Representative
  • Submission of Pre-Registration Materials
04
Step 4 2–6 Weeks

Waiting for FINTRAC — Part 1

The first FINTRAC review period typically takes approximately two to six weeks.

FINTRAC Process

  • FINTRAC Credentials
  • Phone Interview
Deliverables

Coordinating with FINTRAC and accessing the portal to submit registration.

05
Step 5 Up to 1 Week

Registration Submission

Final registration materials are prepared and submitted to FINTRAC.

Deliverable

Submission of Registration Materials

06
Step 6 1–3 Weeks

Waiting for FINTRAC — Part 2

Final FINTRAC review and response process.

Possible Outcomes

  • Approval
  • Clarification Request
Deliverable

Responding to FINTRAC clarification requests if necessary.

07
Premium Package Option 2–4 Weeks

Bank Account Setup

An optional service for Premium customers to help establish an operating account with a bank or neobank.

Premium Support

  • Bank / Neobank Introductions
  • Onboarding Materials
  • Support with Bank Questions
Deliverable

Bank Account Setup and end-to-end assistance throughout the onboarding process.

MSB Registration Timeline

The MSB registration process typically takes approximately 3 months to complete, with an additional 1-2 months required to secure a bank account. If you are looking to expedite the process and begin operations sooner, please contact our team to explore our Ready-Made MSB options.