EN#0351 – Australian AUSTRAC Remittance & Digital Currency Exchange Entity, operational structure, for sale

An opportunity to acquire an Australian-incorporated entity registered with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), holding both Independent Remittance Dealer (IRD) and Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) registrations. The entity offers a ready-made platform for firms seeking entry into the Australian payments and crypto-asset services sector through an established regulatory framework and existing operational infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

• Company Status & Structure: Australian proprietary limited company registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), holding active Australian Company Number (ACN) and Australian Business Number (ABN) registrations. The entity maintains a clean corporate history with no prior operational activity, providing a fresh and compliant acquisition vehicle.
• Regulatory Standing: Registered with AUSTRAC as both an Independent Remittance Dealer (IRD) and a Digital Currency Exchange (DCE), with both permissions valid since January 2026. The registrations enable the provision of remittance-related services and digital currency exchange activities in accordance with Australia’s AML/CTF regulatory framework.
• Licensed Activities: The entity is registered to conduct:
  • Independent Remittance Dealer (IRD) services
  • Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) services
  • Associated activities subject to AUSTRAC registration requirements and applicable Australian AML/CFT obligations
• Operational Structure: The AUSTRAC enrolment and registration process has been completed, with the regulatory file prepared and submitted. The entity benefits from an established operational setup, allowing an acquirer to accelerate market entry and reduce implementation timelines.
• Bnaking & Payment Infrastructure: The structure includes:
  • Local Australian operational bank account.
  • UK operational bank account.
  • Correspondent Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) account with a European Electronic Money Institution (EMI).
• Physical Presence: The entity maintains local office facilities within Australia, supporting regulatory substance and operational requirements.
• Management & Compliance Framework: A local director and AML/CTF Compliance Officer are currently in place and may remain following acquisition, subject to the buyer’s strategic and operational requirements. This offers continuity and facilitates a smoother transition process for firms seeking immediate operational readiness.
• Financial Position: The company maintains a clean financial and corporate profile with no known legacy operational exposures. As a newly established structure, it provides flexibility for a purchaser to implement its own business model, technology stack, banking arrangements, and growth strategy.

This AUSTRAC-registered IRD and DCE entity represents a compelling acquisition opportunity for firms seeking a regulated entry into the Australian payments and crypto-asset market, combining regulatory registration, established banking infrastructure, local substance, and operational readiness.

For further information on the sale of this licensed CySEC market maker, please contact our Mergers & Acquisitions team at info@salvusfunds.com.  More entities for sale can be found within our Entity Acquisition or Sale service.

SALVUS Funds’ teams can be engaged for guiding on new license authorisations for investment, payments or crypto-asset services, ongoing regulatory compliance consultancy for such licensed entities, and support in successfully acquiring ready-made regulated entities. 

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