Expert MSP/MSB Compliance Services in Austria
ABM Global Compliance provides complete MSP/MSB compliance services for money services businesses in Austria. From payment licence applications with the FMA and AML/CFT frameworks under FM-GwG to ongoing regulatory support, we keep your business licensed, compliant, and growing.
MSB Compliance Built for the Austrian Market
Operating a money services business in Austria means satisfying the Financial Market Authority (FMA) at every stage. Licensing under PSD2, AML/CFT compliance under the Financial Markets Anti-Money Laundering Act (FM-GwG), transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting all carry detailed national expectations. Firms that treat these obligations casually face delayed authorisations, supervisory findings, and in serious cases enforcement action that damages their reputation with banks and partners.
ABM Global Compliance makes that burden manageable. Our consultants have guided money services businesses through licence applications, inspections, and supervisory reviews in Austria and across the EU. We know what the FMA expects to see, how long realistic timelines run, and where applicants most often fall short. Whatever your size or stage, we build compliance that supports growth.
MSB Compliance Services for Austrian Businesses
Every money services business in Austria faces its own regulatory challenges, so our MSB compliance services cover the complete journey. From your first the FMA application through to ongoing supervision, our specialists deliver practical, regulator-ready support at every stage of your growth.
Complete preparation and management of MSB and payment licence applications with the FMA.
Continuous regulatory oversight, compliance monitoring, and expert practical guidance as your Austrian obligations evolve.
Accurate, timely regulatory reporting frameworks that satisfy the FMA and European supervisory standards.
Compliance policies and procedures kept current with FM-GwG and changing Austrian regulatory requirements.
Role-specific AML/CFT training that satisfies regulatory expectations and genuinely changes daily staff behaviour.
Financial Crime Compliance
KYC, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening frameworks that detect and prevent financial crime.
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Why Austrian Money Services Businesses Choose ABM
Licensing Expertise
Real authorisation experience with the FMA and payment licence applications across EU markets.
EU-Wide Coverage
One compliance partner in Austria and every other EU member state as you grow.
Practical Support
Regulator-ready policies, reports, and frameworks built for daily operations, not just paperwork.
Who We Support in Austria
Our MSB compliance services support money remitters, currency exchange providers, payment service providers, and fintech platforms across Austria. Whether you are preparing your first the FMA application or managing multi-country obligations, our specialists scale support to your business.
Compliance advisory, regulatory reporting, and financial crime frameworks for Austrian banks and credit institutions.
MiFID II, market abuse, and transaction reporting support for capital markets participants.
Authorisation, governance, and ongoing compliance support built around your investment firm obligations.
Practical compliance frameworks for asset managers, AIFMs, and UCITS management companies alike.
Licensing, safeguarding, and operational compliance support for payment institutions in Austrian markets.
EMI authorisation, safeguarding arrangements, and ongoing regulatory reporting support across the EU.
Regulatory guidance that keeps innovative business models compliant from launch through scale.
MiCA, DORA, and digital asset compliance for Europe’s next generation of finance.
Trusted and Loved by Our Clients Across the Europe
Businesses in Austria and across Europe trust ABM to guide their licensing, strengthen their frameworks, and keep their compliance on track. Here is what founders, compliance officers, and executives say about working with our team.
Years Of Expertise
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Tell us about your business and regulatory needs. One of our compliance specialists will respond within one working day with clear, practical next steps.
- Unit 6, Trinity Court, Fonthill Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 YE30, Ireland
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MSB Compliance Questions Answered
Do MSBs need a licence in Austria?
Yes. Most money services activities in Austria require authorisation or registration with the FMA under PSD2, plus AML/CFT compliance under FM-GwG. We identify exactly what your model needs.
How long does Austrian MSB licensing take?
Timelines with the FMA vary by licence type, typically between three and twelve months. Well-prepared applications that anticipate regulator questions consistently move faster through the process.
What AML rules apply in Austria?
FM-GwG implements the EU AML directives, requiring customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, an appointed compliance officer, and regular staff training for money services businesses.
Can a Austrian licence be passported?
Yes. A payment institution authorised in Austria can passport its services across the EU. We advise on structuring and manage the passporting notifications with the FMA.
Do you support businesses after licensing?
Absolutely. Most Austrian clients stay with us for ongoing compliance support, regulatory reporting, policy updates, AML audits, and staff training long after their licence is granted.