CANADIAN MSB REGISTRATION & COMPLIANCE

Launch Your Canadian MSB Through One Clear Process.

FINTRAC registration, a tailored AML compliance program and, when needed, Canadian company formation, professionally coordinated from start to launch.

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MSB registration & compliance from€14,900

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Do you already have a suitable Canadian company?

YOUR PROJECT

Everything you need to launch your Canadian MSB.

One coordinated project built around your business model, ownership structure and transaction flow.

01

Scope

We map your services, customers and fund flows.

Confirmed MSB route and information checklist

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Company

We review or prepare your Canadian entity and core corporate records for the selected route.

Your Canadian company aligned with the MSB project

03

Registration

We prepare and professionally coordinate your FINTRAC registration around the agreed model.

Your FINTRAC registration professionally coordinated

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Compliance

We create policies and risk controls for your actual operation.

Business-specific AML/ATF program

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Launch

We turn the agreed structure into a practical launch plan for banking, onboarding and operations.

A clear launch plan for your next steps

THE MSB DESK ROUTE

From business model to operational readiness.

One coordinated route, with a clear result at every stage.

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STAGE 01

Map

We confirm the model, regulatory route and exact project scope.

Confirmed route and project scope

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STAGE 02

Build

Company, registration and compliance materials are prepared as one system.

Registration-ready project package

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STAGE 03

Launch

We support implementation, provider readiness and the transition into ongoing compliance.

Clear banking, onboarding and operations plan

TYPICAL TIMELINE

Plan your Canadian MSB launch with a realistic timeline.

Most standard projects are planned for 6 to 10 weeks, from complete documentation to FINTRAC registration.

FASTEST PREPARED ROUTEFrom 4 weeks

For a suitable Canadian company, a clear business model and complete documents.

TYPICAL PROJECT6 to 10 weeks

For a standard project covering FINTRAC registration and AML compliance.

EXTENDED PROJECT10 to 16+ weeks

For company setup, complex ownership or FINTRAC clarification requests.

Planning estimates begin once the agreed scope and required client documents are complete. Timing depends on file readiness and FINTRAC review.

WHO IT’S FOR

Built for payment, crypto and cross-border businesses entering Canada.

From straightforward services to complex and higher-risk models, we structure the FINTRAC registration and AML program around how your business will actually operate.

Complex and higher-risk models supportedTailored risk assessment and enhanced AML controls for your customers, markets and transaction flows.
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01Payment Service Providers (PSPs)
02Crypto Exchanges & OTC Desks
03Money Transfer & Remittance Companies
04Foreign Exchange Businesses
05Fintech Startups
06Multi-Service Payment Platforms

READY-ESTABLISHED MSB ACQUISITION

Acquire an established Canadian MSB, then make it yours.

MSB Desk coordinates the acquisition of a Canadian corporation with an active FINTRAC MSB registration, then updates the ownership, management and registration information and adapts the compliance program to your business model.

Ready-established MSBs are offered through a private matching process
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Acquire

Due diligence, share transfer and a structured corporate handover.

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Update

Ownership, management, contacts and activities are updated with FINTRAC.

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Operate

Your compliance program, onboarding and launch plan are adapted to the real business.

OPTIONAL SERVICES

Choose the support your MSB needs during registration and beyond.

Add a Canadian registered office, a qualified Compliance Officer and the operating infrastructure required for your chosen route.

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Compliance Officer for Registration & Beyond

We can provide a qualified Compliance Officer for your FINTRAC registration. Once registered, retain our ongoing Compliance Officer service for an additional fee or appoint your own qualified officer.

02

Canadian Registered Office & Mail Handling

A Canadian business address for your company and FINTRAC registration, with official correspondence received and forwarded to you.

03

Banking & Payment Infrastructure

Support with suitable banks, EMIs, payment providers and the onboarding package they require.

04

KYC, KYT & Regulatory Support

Provider setup, operating controls and RPAA application support when relevant to your payment model.

Optional services are selected and quoted separately according to your registration and operating requirements.

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