MSB License & Advisory · Canada
Money services business (MSB) registration & compliance in Canada
Launch your Canadian MSB in 30 days*. As an MSB consultant and advisory firm in Canada, we handle your FINTRAC MSB registration, build your AML/ATF compliance program, and connect you with MSB-friendly banking — so you can focus on your business.
*Actual timeline may vary depending on the complexity of your business model, completeness of documentation, and regulatory factors.
Our Services
Everything you need to launch and operate a Money Services Business in Canada
From company incorporation to FINTRAC registration, compliance design, banking, and ongoing advisory, we cover every stage of launching and operating a Money Service Business in Canada.
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We've been where you're going
Hands-on experience
We don't just advise, we've built and operated MSBs ourselves. Every recommendation comes from real-world experience navigating Canadian compliance.
All MSB types
Crypto exchanges, forex, remittance, fintech, we work with all categories of money service businesses and understand the nuances of each.
End-to-end support
From initial registration to banking to audit preparation. You won't need multiple consultants, we cover the full lifecycle of your MSB — for remittance, forex, crypto and payment businesses alike.
Compliance-first approach
Regulators don't give second chances. We build your compliance foundation right from day one so you can focus on growing your business.
Who We Serve
Industries we work with
Crypto exchanges & VASPs
Custom frameworks for wallet monitoring, transaction screening, FINTRAC MSB registration, and FATF-based crypto compliance.
Payment processors
AML protocols covering high-volume risk exposure, onboarding review, and transaction reporting controls.
P2P merchants
Compliance programs designed for peer-to-peer trading operations, KYC, transaction monitoring, and FINTRAC regulatory reporting.
Money transmitters
AML screening frameworks ensuring compliance with remittance controls and enforcement guidelines.
Forex dealers
FX-compliant onboarding, ID verification, STR protocols, and trade recordkeeping.
Fintech startups
End-to-end compliance setup for fintech companies entering the Canadian regulated space.
Crypto OTC desks
Compliance infrastructure for over-the-counter crypto trading operations, AML programs, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
MSB owners looking to exit
Sell your MSB at the best valuation. We prepare your compliance documentation, structure the deal, and manage the transaction process.
International companies
Foreign businesses looking to establish and operate an MSB in Canada. We handle incorporation, licensing, compliance, and banking from abroad.
From Our Blog
Latest insights on MSB compliance
Jul 7, 2026
The true cost of starting an MSB in Canada
What it really costs to start an MSB in Canada — incorporation, FINTRAC registration, the compliance program, CAMLO, office and banking. One-time and ongoing costs, plus the ones founders forget to budget.
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Jun 26, 2026
What Is FINTRAC? The PCMLTFA, MSB Rules and Reporting, Explained
What FINTRAC is, what the PCMLTFA is, and how they fit together — Canada's financial intelligence unit, who counts as a reporting entity, and what registration, a compliance program and reporting actually require of an MSB.
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Jun 11, 2026
FINTRAC License vs MSB Registration: What You Actually Need
There is no formal "FINTRAC license" — Canada registers MSBs. What the registration actually is, what it isn't, and which real licences and registrations (Québec, RPAA, securities) your business may still need.
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Planning or scaling an MSB in Canada?
From launch and compliance to acquisitions and exits, we guide founders at every stage. Most clients begin with a short exploratory call.
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Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1Y4, Canada