3 Step Online affiliation
Step 1 : Online affiliation form
Simply complete and submit the ONLINE FORM.
- Affiliation is immediate, unless a later date is indicated.
- There are no documents to be sent or signed.
- Confirmation of affiliation is sent immediately.
!! Contrary to the register of advisers, the affiliation of client advisers is made in the name of the company.
Registration is based on the principle of trust. However, data accuracy can be verified by FINSOM or the competent supervisory authority.
Step 2 : Invoicing
Upon receipt of the ONLINE FORM, FINSOM will issue an invoice payable within 30 days.
If a later affiliation date is indicated in the online form, the first annual base tax will be invoiced one month prior.
Thereafter, the annual base tax will be invoiced in December for the following calendar year.
Invoices are sent by email to the contact persons indicated in the online form.
Step 3 : Activation
Affiliation is activated upon payment of the invoiced annual base tax and, if applicable :
- registration in a Register of Advisers or;
- authorisation by FINMA.
!! Confirmation, Communication, Assistance
FINSOM does not issue any confirmation of affiliation other than the email confirming receipt of the ONLINE FORM and the invoice for the annual base tax.
FINSOM also does not publish a list of affiliated companies as they are required, by law, to inform their clients or employees themselves of their complaints procedures, including the possibility to mediate in case of conflict or dispute.
Instead, as required by law, FINSOM informs the competent supervisory authority or registration body of affiliations, rejections or exclusions.
A checklist, a complaint clause and an information sheet on FinSA Mediation are also available free of charge, to assist affiliated companies in communicating their new client complaints procedure to their clients and employees. Please contact us for further assistance.