Licenses & permits: requirements matrix and filing support
We map permit requirements (municipal/industry), prepare the application pack and manage the filing/status process — so you can operate legally, invoice, and avoid compliance gaps.
Scope
- Permit matrix for your activity and city/municipality
- Application pack preparation and coordination
- Compliance calendar for renewals/reporting
- Vendor and authority coordination with status tracking
What you get
We ship concrete deliverables: documents, checklists, and a roadmap — not just calls.
Permit matrix
- Required permits by activity
- Dependencies and recommended order
- Timeline estimate and critical documents
Filing pack
- Document checklist (company/director/address)
- Forms/applications (where possible)
- Fee/payment instructions
Tracking & compliance
- Status tracker for each permit
- Renewal/reporting calendar
- Internal policy recommendations
Artifacts you keep
- Permit matrix + order of steps
- Document checklists per authority
- Forms/applications pack (where applicable)
- Status tracker + request log
- Renewal/reporting compliance calendar
- Templates for responses to requests
- Vendor contact roles list
- Risk register for delays/dependencies
How it works step by step
We move through milestones with clear ownership. Your team always knows what’s next.
Steps
- Activity classification: define the exact activity and jurisdiction (city/municipality).
- Matrix: build the permit list and order; highlight dependencies.
- Pack: prepare documents/forms and organise filing (directly or via contractors).
- Support: track status, respond to requests, maintain the compliance calendar.
Roles & responsibilities
- Build the permit matrix and recommended order
- Prepare document packs and instructions
- Coordinate local vendors (legal/notary/translation)
- Maintain status trackers and deadlines
- Deliver renewal/reporting calendar
- Confirm activity scope and actual operating geography
- Provide corporate documents and director/UBO data
- Sign applications and PoAs when required
- Pay government fees and charges
- Follow internal policies (invoicing/document retention)
Packages and typical fee ranges
For budgeting, we show typical ranges. Final fee is fixed after scope confirmation.
Matrix only
- Activity classification
- Permit matrix + timeline
- Key dependencies/risks
Filing support
- Everything in Matrix
- Document/forms preparation
- Filing coordination + status tracking
Full compliance
- Everything in Filing support
- PM until permits obtained
- Renewal calendar
- Internal processes & policies
We prefer fixed‑scope milestones — easier to control timeline, quality and budget.
Typical scenarios & outcomes
Anonymised examples so you can see how it looks for an international team.
B2B services → municipal permits
Need clarity on mandatory permits for day‑one operations.
Outcome: Permit matrix + filing pack + compliance calendar.
Importer → permits + customs
Permits tied to trade operations and documentation.
Outcome: Matrix integrated with import checklist and document plan.
Regulated activity
Higher requirements and internal policy needs.
Outcome: End‑to‑end pack + processes + PM to completion.
What clients say
“The permit matrix removed the chaos of “what else do we need?”.”
“Renewal calendar was a huge plus — most providers don’t do that.”
Our USP for international companies
- One PM and a transparent tracker (Notion/Jira/Google Sheets) — no dropped threads.
- Communication and key docs in EN; RU available; ES on request.
- Compliance‑first: KYC/UBO clarity, source‑of‑funds narrative, bank‑ready documentation pack.
- Fixed‑scope milestones: predictable budget and timeline control.
- Local contractor network (legal, accounting, notary, translation) — managed by us.
- Corporate‑style deliverables: board memo, risk register, checklists and an artifacts folder.
Questions we get a lot
Will you tell us exactly what is required?
We provide a requirements matrix for your activity and jurisdiction, but requirements can change. We include verification steps and buffers.
Can permits be obtained without an office?
Depends on the permit type. Often an address/lease and local documents are required.
Do you talk to authorities on our behalf?
We coordinate the process and status where possible. Some actions may still require your signatures/representation.
Are fees included?
No. Government fees and third‑party costs are paid separately.
Need to understand permits for your activity?
Send a request — we’ll reply with 2–3 tracks, key risks and the next step. NDA is available.