MSB License & Advisory · Canada
Money services business (MSB) registration & compliance in Canada
Register your Canadian MSB in 30 to 45 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

Aug 6, 2026
MSB banking in Canada: every pitfall, and what actually works
Why a bank account for a Canadian MSB is close to impossible in 2026: de-risking, onboarding fees, monthly minimums, sudden closures and frozen funds. Every pitfall, and the route that still works.
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Jul 21, 2026
What is a CAMLO, and what a fractional CAMLO actually does
A CAMLO is the compliance officer FINTRAC holds responsible for your MSB's AML program. What the role covers, how it differs from an MLRO, and when a fractional CAMLO makes sense.
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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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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