Digital Asset Licensing & Regulatory Registration

Comprehensive legal services for obtaining and maintaining financial services licenses and regulatory registrations for cryptocurrency exchanges, digital currency businesses, and fintech companies operating in Australia's digital asset sector.

AFSL Applications & Compliance

Rubicon Law provides expert guidance on Australian Financial Services Licence requirements for digital asset businesses. Services include assessment of AFSL necessity based on business model, preparation and lodgment of licence applications with ASIC, development of compliance frameworks meeting AFSL obligations, and ongoing regulatory correspondence. The firm assists cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and token platforms through the entire licensing process from initial assessment through approval and ongoing compliance.

AUSTRAC Registration & AML/CTF Compliance

Specialized services for digital currency exchange provider registration under Australia's AML/CTF regime administered by AUSTRAC. Services include registration requirements assessment, AUSTRAC registration applications for digital currency businesses, development of AML/CTF programs specifically tailored for crypto exchanges and wallet providers, and establishment of compliance frameworks meeting AUSTRAC requirements. The firm ensures digital currency businesses meet their registration and ongoing reporting obligations.

Fintech Licensing Strategy

Comprehensive regulatory licensing advisory for fintech companies navigating Australia's regulatory landscape. Services cover licensing requirement analysis for financial technology businesses, payment systems regulation guidance, consumer credit licensing where applicable, and regulatory strategy development. Rubicon Law helps fintech companies understand their regulatory obligations, structure their business appropriately, obtain necessary licenses from ASIC and other regulators, and maintain ongoing compliance as regulations evolve.

Regulatory Liaison & Filings

Ongoing support for regulatory engagement and compliance filings including regulatory correspondence with ASIC and AUSTRAC, license variation applications, compliance program reviews, regulatory audit preparation, and ongoing advisory as regulatory requirements evolve. The firm maintains proactive relationships with regulators on behalf of digital asset and fintech clients.

Why Choose Rubicon Law

As one of Australia's most experienced legal teams in the digital asset space, Rubicon Law combines deep expertise in cryptocurrency regulation with practical, commercially-focused advice. The firm's national presence across Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia, combined with international partnerships, enables seamless regulatory support wherever clients operate.