What to expect after you submit to us your application for authorisation.

We will make a decision on complete applications within 3 months. If your application is incomplete, we must make a decision within 6 months.

Successful application

We’ll write to you confirming your authorisation. Your Scope of Permission notice will state which regulated activities you have permission to carry out, when your permission starts and which requirements or limitations you’ve requested.

Unsuccessful application

If we do not consider your application meets the standard for authorisation, we will let you know that it is refused.