On 8 July 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a document setting out information about the authorisation application form for cryptoasset firms.
The FCA has made this information available to help applicant firms understand what information they need to include with their application for authorisation. The document covers two categories. First, sections/questions that relate to the applicant firm but are broadly not crypto specific (i.e. required of most firms that apply for authorisation regardless of business model/sector). Second, the information that applicant cryptoasset firms will need to provide based on their business model and the regulated activities they are applying for.
The FCA notes that the application form itself is still being finalised. While the FCA does not expect the structure and content of the application form to change, there may be changes to the detail of question wording, further explanation, etc. The application form itself will be available via the FCA’s online system for firms to complete from 30 September 2026 when the gateway opens and the application period starts.