Free Resource
The Complete Guide to
South African FSP Licensing
A 13-page practitioner's guide written for CFOs, Legal Counsel, and compliance professionals at international financial firms. Free, no obligation.
What's Inside
Why South Africa?
The regulatory and commercial case for South African FSP licensing.
The Five Licence Categories
Category I, II, IIA, IV, and Crypto FSP: which applies to your business.
Fit-and-Proper Requirements
What the FSCA requires of Key Individuals, Compliance Officers, and Directors.
FICA Compliance Framework
AML/CTF obligations for FSPs under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
The Application Timeline
A step-by-step breakdown of the FSP application process, with realistic timeframes.
Cost Structure
What it costs to obtain and maintain an FSP licence in South Africa.
Pre-Application Checklist
Everything your firm needs to have in place before submitting an application.
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About This Guide
This guide is written by the Founder of Benfeiv, based on direct experience managing FSP licence applications for international firms across seven jurisdictions. It reflects the actual FSCA process, not a generic regulatory overview.