For many firms the right long-term answer is their own FCA authorisation rather than operating under someone else's umbrella. Direct Authorisation is a free service that helps you understand the direct authorisation route - the permissions, the threshold conditions, the timelines - and connects you with experienced compliance consultants who prepare and submit applications. We don't submit your application or act as your compliance function; we make sure you understand the path and introduce you to specialists who have walked it many times. Start with a clear picture of what full authorisation involves.