SIFA 6.3 Threshold Conditions
Before granting Part IV permission we must ensure that the applicant firm satisfies and will continue to satisfy the threshold conditions. These are set out below:
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A firm's legal status can take any form e.g. sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or a limited company. |
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The head office and registered office must be in the UK if your firm is a body corporate formed in the UK. |
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Close links with connected persons such as directors, controllers, other group companies or partners must not impede FSA supervision. |
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A firm must have adequate financial resources in relation to the regulated activities it carries on. |
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Suitability of the applicant firm: must be fit and proper. |
The threshold conditions are set out under Schedule 6 of FSMA. There is guidance on the conditions in COND. You are responsible for ensuring that you continue to meet the threshold conditions to retain your authorisation and scope of permission.