The 12 steps for applying for a license with the AFM
Companies that wish to advise on
financial products in the Netherlands
mediate in or offer financial products
usually need a licence
Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) or
De Nederlandsche Bank.
It helps if you know what is involved in such an application. For example, did you know:
- There are always fees associated with a permit application, even if an application is withdrawn or denied?
- The concealment of antecedents in the trustworthiness review of directors is heavily charged to the applicant?
- The requirements for a relevant work environment in the financial sector include a sufficient alignment between the experience of the policymaker and the company in which they will work?