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FULL FLEDGE MONEY CHANGER (FFMC) LICENSE

With the RBI-issued FFMC License, you can establish a currency exchange business anywhere in India. Get in touch with Registrationwala’s FFMC license consultants to initiate the process of becoming a full-fledged money changer in India. 

We’ll help you collect all the required documents and ensure that you file an application with the RBI with accurate details, thereby increasing your chances of obtaining a money exchange license.

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Last update - 25-03-2026
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FFMC License Process

Step 1
Incorporate your business as an FFMC Company
Step 2
Get your documents ready
Step 3
File the application for FFMC License
Step 4
Wait for RBI to process the application
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FULL FLEDGE MONEY CHANGER : Overview

A Full Fledged Money Changer (FFMC), also known as an Authorized Money Changer (AMC), is a company that carries out business activities pertaining to buying and selling foreign currency notes, coins and traveler’s cheques after prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India. These companies are sanctioned under the Foreign Money Exchange Act of 1999. 

The RBI is the concerned government body for authorizing the business entities to deal with foreign exchange for specific purposes. The businesses receive the authorization in the form of an FFMC license.

There are three types of AMCs:

Authorized Dealer Category: I (AD Category-I) Banks
Authorized Dealer Category: II (AD Category –II) Banks
Full-Fledged Money Changer (FFMC)

If you want to start a business where you can buy and sell foreign currency notes, coins, and traveler's cheques, you must become an RBI-authorized money changer.

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Benefits of FFMC License

A Full-Fledged Money Changer license in India offers a range of significant benefits, reinforcing its role in facilitating currency exchange and promoting trustworthy financial transactions. Here are the major benefits of FFMC license:

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Credibility by RBI

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Foreign Exchange Services

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Authorized Money Exchange

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Diversification of Services

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Certificate of Encashment

 

Eligibility to Get FFMC License 

Before filing for the registration of a Full-Fledged Money Changer license at the RBI, the applicant must fulfil the following pre-conditions:

  • The Full Fledged Money Changer applicant should be an incorporated company under the Companies Act of 2013.
  • The minimum Net Owned Fund should be
    • INR 25 lakhs in case of a single branch, and
    • INR 50 Lakhs in multiple branches.
  • The money-changing activity should be specified in the Memorandum of Association of the company.
  • The company should be clean, i.e. there should be no current legal cases lodged against the company at the Department of Enforcement or the Department of Revenue Intelligence.

Required Documents for FFMC License Registration

The following documents must be submitted with the RBI FFMC application for the smooth registration process:

 

Certificate of Incorporation of the applicant company
Copy of Memorandum of Association of the applicant company
Copy of Articles of Association of the applicant company
A confidential report from the Bank
The latest copy of the latest audited license sheet and the statutory auditors' certificate
Details of the nature of the business

Our Assistance for FFMC License Registration

Obtaining a Full-Fledged Money Changer (FFMC) license in India requires a structured process. We simplify the entire process and assist you at every stage of the process. Here’s how we can help you in FFMC registration:

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Avail the best consultation with our experts for FFMC licensing, eligibility, and compliance requirements.

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Documentation

Our team assist in preparing and verifying all necessary documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.

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Application Submission

We manage the entire submission process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free application.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Q1. What is the full form of an FFMC?

A. FFMC stands for Full-Fledged Money Changer.

Q2. Who grants FFMC license in India?

A. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) grants the FFMC license to individuals who want to conduct foreign exchange transactions.

Q3. Can agents or franchisees be appointed by an FFMC?

A. Yes, they can be appointed by an FFMC to extend money-changing services.

Q4. How long does the FFMC license remain valid?

A. The FFMC Registration license remains valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. The license needs to be renewed every year by the business to continue providing money-changing services.

Q5. What is the estimated time when a licensed FFMC must commence its business operations?

A. A newly FFMC licensed registered firm must commence its business operations within six months from the date of issuance of the license.

Q6. How to get your FFMC Registration license renewed in India?

A. The renewal application from an FFMC license holder must be made two months prior to the expiry of the license.

Q7. What is the FFMC license registration fee set by the RBI?

A. There is no application processing fee for the FFMC license registration under the RBI.

Q8. Which Act governs FFMC license cancellation?

A.  Section 10(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 governs the FFMC license cancellation. After the FFMC license cancelled, the entity must immediately cease all money-changing activities.

Q9. What is FFMC license fees?

A. FFMC license cost/fees depends on scale of operation (single or multiple branch), professional fee charged by an FFMC consultant, etc.

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