ASIC charges a statutory lodgement fee when you submit an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) application through its Regulatory Portal. The fee is calculated based on your entity type and the complexity of the services and authorisations you are seeking.
ASIC AFSL application fees vary significantly based on complexity and entity type:
- Lower complexity / wholesale-focused applications generally attract smaller fees.
- Higher complexity / retail services or multiple authorisations incur higher fees.
Indicative ASIC application fee ranges (online lodgement):
- Approx. AU$1,488 – AU$3,721 for simpler wholesale or lower-complexity applications.
- Approx. AU$3,721 – AU$7,537+ for retail licences, complex authorisations, responsible entity roles, or high-complexity applications.
(Fees can be higher if lodged on paper, and ASIC’s portal calculates your exact statutory fee as you prepare the application.)
Note: These ASIC fees are the regulator’s charge for processing the application only — they do not include costs for preparing application documentation, compliance programs, or professional advice. The costs for professional support and ongoing support are important considerations.