Registering a financial service provider (FSP)
You can apply online to be a registered FSP. The process depends on what kind of FSP you are — an individual, an entity already registered with the Companies Office, or another entity or body.
- Who must register as an FSP Find out who must, who doesn't have to, who can't and who's exempt from registering on the FSPR.
- Preparing to register an FSP Before you apply to register as an FSP, gather information about you, your business and its services.
- Services registered FSPs provide When you register as an FSP or update your details, you must tell us which services you provide.
- Applying to register as an individual FSP Apply to register as an individual financial service provider and an Authorised Financial Adviser.
- Applying to register an NZ-registered entity Apply to register as a financial service provider if you're already on a Companies Office register.
- Applying to register an other entity Find out how to apply if your entity is not already registered with the Companies Office.
- Amending, withdrawing or deleting an application You can't withdraw an application after you've submitted it to us, but you can amend it beforehand.
- Criminal history checks During registration or when you update your FSP's details we may check your criminal history.
- Choosing a Dispute Resolution Scheme FSPs offering a service to retail clients must join an approved DRS within 10 days of registration.
- Forgotten your RealMe® username or password Find out what to do if you've forgotten your RealMe® username or password.
- Setting up your online services account Create an online services account for yourself or on behalf of an organisation.