An established structure
The company is incorporated and holds the relevant licence. The usability of its existing framework must be assessed before acquisition.
Acquire or sell with discretion
Buy an existing company with a financial licence
Acquire or sell an existing financial company with a licence suited to your business model, markets and budget.
Overview
Fintech-assist supports the purchase and sale of financial companies through selection, diligence coordination, negotiation and transfer planning. Approved summaries may appear in our public catalogue; company identity and detailed information are shared confidentially. Each acquisition depends on licence status, the transaction structure and required regulatory approvals.
Who it’s for
- Buyers seeking a financial, payment, investment or crypto operating company
- Owners preparing a confidential sale
- Investors evaluating regulated financial businesses
Only approved summaries are public. Company identity, documents and commercial details are shared through an agreed confidential process.
Browse current offers →Why consider an existing licensed company
Establishing a new financial company and obtaining a licence requires documentation, a corporate structure and compliance with regulatory requirements. Acquiring an existing company may shorten preparation by providing a structure that can be adapted to your business model, subject to regulatory requirements.
Regulated activities
Permitted services and restrictions depend on the licence, jurisdiction and applicable law.
Business development
An acquired company may support a new financial project or expansion into additional markets.
A suitable jurisdiction
Options are assessed against target markets, the business model, permissions and budget.
Types of companies to consider
Depending on availability and your requirements, options may include payment institutions (PI), electronic money institutions (EMI), finance and lending companies, investment firms and brokers, investment management companies, financial intermediaries and other licensed entities. Individual projects may also concern insurance or other regulated sectors.
Whether a particular company can be acquired depends on its current status, regulatory requirements, transaction structure and the applicable approval process for a new owner or beneficial owner.
How we select suitable companies
We consider the required licence and proposed services, jurisdiction and target markets, requirements for owners and management, capital requirements and your project budget.
We also review bank and payment accounts, operating history, clients and transaction activity. Change-of-ownership requirements and any need for prior transaction approval are assessed separately. These criteria guide the shortlist.
What acquisition support covers
Company selection
Assess requirements and available opportunities against the agreed criteria.
Due diligence coordination
Help organise the review of legal and regulatory status, licence validity, corporate structure and other material matters.
Document preparation
Support legal and corporate documents required for the transaction and transfer.
Legal coordination
Coordinate the acquisition with relevant advisers and the requirements of the company’s jurisdiction.
Bank and payment accounts
Where available, assist with existing or new accounts. Their continuation or opening is not guaranteed.
Fintech infrastructure
Where needed, help select and implement KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, customer management and other operational solutions.
How much does a licensed company cost
Pricing is assessed individually. Factors include jurisdiction, licence type and category, current status and issue date, operating history, clients and existing bank and payment accounts.
Capital, corporate structure, technology and requirements for ownership or management changes also affect the price. There is no universal price: after discussing your requirements, we identify available options within your budget and prepare a project cost estimate.
The Fintech-assist approach
We consider companies across different jurisdictions and select options around your business model, requirements and budget. Support covers the main acquisition stages, from company search to documenting its transfer.
The assessment includes price, regulatory requirements, licence restrictions and the owner’s continuing obligations. Where needed, we also coordinate the technology infrastructure required for operations.
Company acquisition process
How to acquire a company: five stages
Consultation
Define the activity, target markets, licence, budget and suitable jurisdictions.
- Your role
- Share your business model, ownership plans and budget.
- Our coordination
- Clarify the acquisition brief and search criteria.
- Stage outcome
- An agreed company profile and search scope.
Company Selection
Compare available companies by licence, permitted activities, structure and acquisition terms.
- Your role
- Review the shortlisted options and select a target for assessment.
- Our coordination
- Identify suitable opportunities and coordinate access to confirmed information.
- Stage outcome
- A selected target, subject to diligence and agreement.
Due Diligence & Terms
Coordinate legal and regulatory checks, transfer terms and requirements for owners, directors and beneficial owners.
- Your role
- Provide the requested ownership and funding information; review the findings.
- Our coordination
- Coordinate specialist checks, negotiations and identification of required approvals.
- Stage outcome
- Documented findings and agreed material terms or a decision not to proceed.
Transaction Documentation
Prepare and agree the transaction documents and arrange signing in the manner agreed by the parties.
- Your role
- Review documents with your advisers and approve the signing arrangements.
- Our coordination
- Coordinate the sale agreement, corporate documents and completion conditions.
- Stage outcome
- An agreed and signed document package, subject to its conditions.
Completion & Transfer
Fulfil agreed conditions, obtain necessary approvals, complete payments and transfer shares and corporate documents under applicable rules.
- Your role
- Fulfil buyer obligations and complete the agreed settlement steps.
- Our coordination
- Coordinate completion evidence, share transfer and document handover.
- Stage outcome
- The documented transfer once all applicable conditions are met.
Required approvals, banking continuity and transfer conditions are assessed for each company and jurisdiction.
Planning to sell your company?
Discuss a confidential sale and the information needed to assess your company. Seller documents are not published automatically.
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