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MSB License Regulation in Ohio

Regulator of MSB license in Ohio

Ohio Division of Financial Institutions

Documents required for application:

  • Legally established business entity documentation
  • Identifying information
  • Principal and secondary contact details
  • Notarized application
  • Company resolution and certification
  • Disclosure and declaration forms
  • Acknowledgement letter for FinCEN registration
  • Secretary of State authorization
  • Business description and history
  • Contact information of directors, officers, and owners
  • Legal entity documentation (articles of incorporation/organization)
  • Foreign company authorization to operate in Ohio
  • Litigation history
  • Planned office or delegate locations details
  • History of violations and regulatory issues
  • Business plan with revenue projections
  • CPA audited financial statements
  • Anti-money laundering policy
  • Compliance measures description
  • Aggregation of transactions plan
  • OFAC compliance proposal
  • DMA form
  • Disclosure forms for key personnel
  • Criminal background check report
  • Minimum net worth requirement documentation

Cost Involved

  • Application fee: $6,000
  • Bonding requirements: $300,000 to $2,000,000 (at commissioner’s discretion)
  • Potential additional costs for document preparation and compliance measures

Process of application

  • Ensure your business meets the legal establishment and capitalization criteria.
  • Gather all required documentation, including identification, business plan, financial statements, and compliance policies.
  • Schedule a pre-filing meeting as required.
  • Complete and notarize the application forms.
  • Obtain necessary certifications and authorizations from relevant authorities.
  • Create an account on the NMLS website for application submission.
  • Enter all required information and upload documents according to the application guidelines.
  • Pay the application fee of $6,000.
  • Submit the application and await confirmation of receipt.
  • Allow approximately 6 months for the state of Ohio to process and approve your license application.