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Regulatory Compliance Services for Financial Businesses in Germany
ABM Global Compliance delivers regulatory compliance services to banks, fintechs, payment firms, and cryptoasset businesses in Germany. From BaFin licence applications and AML/CFT frameworks to ongoing regulatory support, we make compliance work for your growth.
- Licensing Support
- AML/CFT Expertise
- EU-Wide Coverage
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Who We Are
A Trusted German Compliance Consultancy
ABM Global Compliance is a specialist compliance consulting firm serving financial services businesses in Germany and across the EU. Our team combines compliance specialists, former regulators, and senior industry professionals who have guided firms through demanding authorisation processes, regulatory inspections, and supervisory reviews with the BaFin and other European competent authorities.
As part of the wider international ABM Group, with operations spanning the United Kingdom, Canada, and the Middle East, we combine local German regulatory insight with genuine cross-border capability. Whether Germany is your first European market or one of several, one trusted regulatory partner supports every stage of your growth.
Our Services
Our German Compliance Services
End-to-end regulatory compliance support across five practice areas, covering every stage of your German licensing and compliance journey.
MSP/MSB Compliance
MSB licensing, AML/CFT compliance frameworks, and ongoing regulatory support for money services businesses.
Crypto & Blockchain Compliance
MiCA authorisation, Travel Rule compliance, and financial crime frameworks for cryptoasset service providers.
Banking Compliance Advisory
Regulatory reporting, governance, and financial crime compliance frameworks for banks and credit institutions.
Capital Markets Compliance
MiFID II compliance, market abuse controls, and licensing support for European investment firms.
E-Money Compliance
EMI and payment institution licensing, safeguarding arrangements, and ongoing regulatory compliance support.
EU Regulations
Compliance Expertise for the German Market
European rules apply in Germany through national law and BaFin supervision. Our compliance consultants track MiCA, GwG, PSD2, MiFID II, and DORA daily, so your business meets current supervisory expectations in the German market and across the EU.
- MiCA authorisation and readiness
- AML/CFT programme design and review
- PSD2 and EMD2 authorisations
- DORA operational resilience support
Industries
Industries We Serve in Germany
From established institutions to fast-growing digital finance businesses, our regulatory compliance services support regulated firms of every size in Germany. Our specialists understand the compliance pressures and supervisory expectations shaping each German industry.
Compliance advisory, regulatory reporting, and financial crime frameworks for 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 across EU 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.
Why ABM
Why German Businesses Choose ABM for Compliance
Pan-European Coverage
One compliance partner in Germany and across all 27 EU member states.
Regulator-Ready Work
Applications, policies, and reports prepared the way European supervisors expect to see them.
Honest Advice
We tell you what carries regulatory risk before you commit resources, never after.
Ready to Strengthen Your Compliance?
Our Coverage
Compliance Support in 27 EU Countries
From Germany, France, and Ireland to Malta, Lithuania, and beyond, our compliance consultants support businesses in every EU market, with local regulator knowledge in each jurisdiction.
Our Process
Our Compliance Process
A clear, structured approach that takes your business from first conversation to full regulatory confidence. Every engagement follows four practical steps, so you always know where your compliance stands and what happens next.
STEP 01
Compliance Assessment
We review your business model, regulatory exposure, and current compliance arrangements in detail.
STEP 02
Regulatory Registration
We map the licences, frameworks, and controls your business needs, with clear timelines.
STEP 03
Implementation
Our specialists prepare applications, policies, and frameworks ready for regulatory review & approval.
STEP 04
Ongoing Support
We stay with you after authorisation, keeping your compliance current as regulations evolve.
Testimonials
Trusted and Loved by Our Clients Across the Europe
Businesses 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.
4.9/5.0 rating based on 500+ reviews
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Years Of Expertise
2,250+ globally businesses are trusting us.
Get in Touch
Trusted Expert Guidance, Just One Message Away
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
Book Your Consultation
A confidential conversation about your licensing plans, compliance challenges, or regulatory questions, with no obligation attached.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you cover businesses in Germany?
Yes. Germany is one of 27 EU markets we serve, with detailed knowledge of BaFin expectations, GwG obligations, and local authorisation processes and timelines.
How long does German licensing take?
Timelines vary by licence type and regulator, typically between three and twelve months. We prepare applications that anticipate supervisory questions and avoid unnecessary delays.
Is Germany the right jurisdiction for us?
We compare Germany against other EU markets on expectations, timelines, costs, and supervisory culture, then recommend the jurisdiction that genuinely fits your business model.
Can you support us after authorisation?
Absolutely. Most German clients stay with us for ongoing compliance support, regulatory reporting, policy updates, internal audits, and AML/CFT training long after their licence is granted.
Do you work with early-stage startups?
Yes. We work with German founders preparing their first application through to established institutions, scaling our support and fees to match your stage and resources.
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