The 2026 International Company Formation Guide
A practical overview of choosing jurisdictions, structuring your company and opening international bank accounts.
Coutts Consultants
Issuing electronic money in the UK can require FCA authorisation or registration. An EMI project requires deta...
FCA authorisation is a substantial regulatory project. A credible application needs a clearly defined regulato...
Insurance distribution and intermediary activities can require FCA authorisation. The application must reflect...
Investment advice, arranging, dealing and portfolio-management activities can require FCA authorisation with p...
Businesses providing regulated payment services may require FCA authorisation or registration under the UK pay...
Businesses effecting securities transactions or operating as brokers or dealers can require SEC registration,...
Businesses falling within the federal definition of a money services business can have FinCEN registration and...
US fund structures require analysis of the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act and available priva...
Investment advisers may register with the SEC or state securities authorities depending on assets under manage...
Money transmission is regulated primarily at state level, so businesses can require licences across multiple s...
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