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How do I check my details on the public register?

All the details of what you need to do to check the register are on the FCA website. You should have your FCA licence number to hand - this will make it easier to find your details on the register.

Why do I need to check that my details are correct on the FCA register?

It is important to check that your details on the public register are correct. If you don't have the right categories covered and you conduct business in those categories, you risk acting illegally.

My details on the FCA register are incorrect - how do I update them?

If your FCA licence information is not correct, please contact them via the website www.fca.org.uk .

What happens if my address changes and this is not reflected on the register?

You can amend your details via the FCA website. There is no charge for this and it should take less than five minutes.

What is meant by lapsed on the FCA register?

At the time of the changeover from OFT to FCA, the FCA granted all transferring companies interim permissions under which they could operate taking into account the new rules and regulations.  At that time you will have also been given a window of three months by which it would want to receive your completed application. If you didn’t apply within that window, your application is classed as lapsed.  Your interim permission is immediately withdrawn and you have no permissions to carry out regulated business.

I want to vary my licence permissions – what do I do?

This is very much dependent upon the permissions you might currently hold so our advice initially is to contact the FCA for further information.  If you need to make a new application we will be able to help you.