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Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.

Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.

One specialist team for licensing, AML, data protection and AI governance, from incorporation to ongoing compliance.

Book a 30 minute strategy call

Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.

Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.Stay Licensed. Protect Your Data. Use AI Responsibly.

One specialist team for licensing, AML, data protection and AI governance, from incorporation to ongoing compliance.

Book a 30 minute strategy call

What We Do

Licensing & Regulatory Advisory

Licensing & Regulatory Advisory
Licensing & Regulatory Advisory

Find the right licensing path, get your application approved, and structure your business to stay compliant as you grow.

  • Licensing paths: FSP, PSP, TPPP and SO
  • ADLA Category 3 and 4 licensing
  • Regulatory mapping and business structuring
  • Applications and regulator engagement

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Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Licensing & Regulatory Advisory
Licensing & Regulatory Advisory

Handle personal information lawfully, secure your systems, and meet POPIA, GDPR and PCI-DSS expectations.

  • POPIA and GDPR compliance
  • Data impact assessments
  • Cybersecurity audits and PCI-DSS support
  • Privacy training and data governance

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AI Privacy & Governance

Licensing & Regulatory Advisory
AI Privacy & Governance
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Adopt AI tools without putting personal information or your reputation at risk, as AI regulation takes shape.

  • AI use policies and governance
  • AI privacy impact assessments
  • Vendor and model due diligence
  • Regulatory horizon scanning

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More Ways We Support Your Business

Business Registration & Structuring

Business Registration & Structuring
Business Registration & Structuring

Incorporation, annual returns, beneficial ownership, governance and business expansion.

AML & Financial Crime

Business Registration & Structuring
Business Registration & Structuring

AML/CFT frameworks, risk assessments, audits, and sanctions screening with AML Watcher.

Scheme Compliance

Business Registration & Structuring
Merchant Risk Services

Visa and Mastercard rules and operational readiness for payment businesses.

Merchant Risk Services

Merchant Risk Services
Merchant Risk Services

Merchant underwriting, transaction monitoring and independent investigations.

Regulatory Research

Merchant Risk Services
Regulatory Research

Research and analysis on regulatory developments across South Africa and African markets.

Trusted Partners

Merchant Risk Services
Regulatory Research

We work with AML Watcher on screening and monitoring, and Thomas Murray on cybersecurity assessments.

About MK Legal Consultancy

MK Legal Consultancy supports businesses across Africa with regulatory strategy, licensing applications, and ongoing compliance across AML, data protection, and scheme requirements.

We work with clients at every stage, from identifying the correct regulatory framework to maintaining compliance post-licensing.


Specialising in regulatory, licensing, and governance support for businesses operating in the payments and financial services sector.


We assist clients in navigating complex regulatory environments across South Africa and broader African markets. 


Our approach is practical and implementation-focused ensuring that compliance frameworks are not only well-designed, but operationally effective and aligned with regulatory expectations.

Our Approach

We support clients across three key areas:

  • Regulatory and Licensing Strategy
    Advising on applicable regulatory frameworks and identifying the correct licenses required for specific business models. 
  • Licensing and Regulatory Engagement
    Supporting clients through licensing applications, regulator interactions, and approval processes. 
  • Ongoing Compliance and Risk Management
    Providing continued oversight across AML, data protection, and scheme compliance to ensure sustained regulatory alignment. 

Our Values

MK Legal believes in treating our clients with respect, compassion, and understanding. We understand that every client is unique and has different needs, and we work hard to tailor our approach accordingly.

How We Work

1. Strategy Call

1. Strategy Call
1. Strategy Call

A 30-minute call to understand your business and the questions you need answered.

2. Assessment

1. Strategy Call
1. Strategy Call

We map the regulatory frameworks that apply to you and where the gaps are.

3. Implementation

4. Ongoing Support
4. Ongoing Support

Applications, policies, programmes and training, prepared with your team.

4. Ongoing Support

4. Ongoing Support
4. Ongoing Support

Monitoring, reviews and advice as rules change and your business grows.

Who We Serve

Payments · Fintechs · Banking · Insurance · Crypto Asset Service Providers · Capital Markets · Investment Management · Asset and Wealth Management

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Book a 30-minute strategy call, weekdays 09:00–16:00 with 24 hours’ notice. Prefer to talk now? Call 011 593 2079.

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