Authorisation fees 

Authorisations are subject to a processing fee payable to the Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA). An entity granted authorisation comes within the sphere of supervision by FIN-FSA and is liable to payment of an annual supervision fee.

Fees payable for authorisation

For other fees payable for authorisation, see our fee schedule. 

Authorisation Fee as of 1 November 2011

Authorisation for fund management companies

5 300 €

Authorisation for investment firms

5 300 € or 8 500 €

Authorisation for custodians

5 300 €

Authorisation for credit institutions

14 300 €
Authorisation for insurance companies 6 800 €

If processing of an application for authorisation is interrupted because the applicant withdraws the application, a processing fee of EUR 109/h will be charged for work performed prior to the interruption. The charge calculated on the hourly fee may not, however, exceed the relevant processing fee under the FIN-FSA tariff.