FINTRAC & MSB Legal Help | Cloudhaus Law
FINTRAC & MSB practice · National coverage · Flat fee

A FINTRAC notice has a deadline. Get a lawyer on it today.

Registration, a revocation notice, or buying and selling an MSB, handled personally by Irbaz Wahab. He tells you where you stand and what happens next, then quotes one flat fee in writing before any work begins. No retainer.

★★★★★ 5.0 across 35 verified Google reviews · Serving all provinces
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MSB clients served
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Businesses launched
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Industries served
Is this you?

Built for MSB operators facing strict FINTRAC deadlines

We work with money services businesses every day. A quick look here tells you whether we're the right fit, before you book a call.

You're in the right place if
  • You received a FINTRAC notice, penalty, or revocation warning
  • You're registering an MSB or bringing a foreign MSB into Canada
  • You're buying or selling an MSB and need it done cleanly
  • You want one flat price you can plan around, not a running meter
We're probably not your fit if
  • You want the cheapest DIY template with no legal review
  • Your matter is unrelated to money services or FINTRAC
  • You expect a lawyer to promise a particular regulatory result
  • You're looking for a general business lawyer rather than a dedicated FINTRAC specialist

Sounds like your situation? Get a lawyer's read on it, free.

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You're not the first operator in this spot

If any of this is keeping you up at night, you're in the right place

Most MSB owners who call aren't in trouble because they did something wrong. They're facing a regulator, a deadline, or a deal, and they need a lawyer who moves fast.

"Will I lose my licence?"

A FINTRAC notice landed

A missed deadline or a compliance gap turned into a Notice of Intent to Revoke or a monetary penalty, and the clock is already running.

"Am I even doing this right?"

Registration feels like a maze

MSB or FMSB registration, an AML program, a risk assessment, policies. One wrong step can delay your banking or trigger a review later.

"What's this really costing me?"

You've been burned by legal bills

Retainers, a meter running on every call, an invoice you can't predict. You want a number you can plan around before you commit a dollar.

You don't need a big firm that treats you like a file number. You need one lawyer who answers, tells you plainly where you stand, and quotes a flat fee before doing the work.

What we handle

MSB legal help, from registration to exit

A dedicated FINTRAC and MSB practice. Tap any area below to see what's covered.

Most urgent

Revocation & penalty defence

Received a Notice of Intent to Revoke or an Administrative Monetary Penalty? We prepare your representations, manage the FINTRAC relationship, and work to keep your registration and your livelihood intact.

MSB & FMSB registration

New registration or foreign MSB entry into Canada, done right the first time so your banking and future FINTRAC reviews aren't put at risk by a shortcut.

Buying an MSB

Due diligence on the target's compliance history, transfer of registration, and a purchase structure that protects you from inheriting someone else's regulatory problem.

Selling your MSB

Transaction documentation, registration handover, and terms that protect your sale proceeds and close the deal cleanly and on time.

FINTRAC / AML compliance

AML programs, risk assessments, policies and procedures, and ongoing compliance so a small gap never becomes a revocation notice again.

Cross-border & FMSB

Foreign money services businesses serving Canadian clients face specific FINTRAC obligations. Dual qualification in Canada and the U.S. covers both sides of the border.

One flat fee. Agreed before we begin. That's the whole model.

We do the research upfront and quote you a fixed price for your matter, so you can tell your accountant, your partner, and yourself exactly what this costs. No retainer to get started. No meter running on every call. No invoice you didn't see coming.

No retainer required
No billable hours
Price fixed in writing
Free first consultation
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Why operators choose Cloudhaus

A lawyer who answers, not a firm that makes you wait

Irbaz on your file, personally

The lawyer you speak with on the first call is the one who prepares your representations and completes the work. No handoff to someone you've never met.

Built for regulatory deadlines

FINTRAC deadlines don't wait for a callback. When your matter is urgent we respond quickly, and clients repeatedly note the same-day, "always on top of it" turnaround.

A dedicated MSB practice

FINTRAC, AML, registration, revocation, and MSB transactions are what we do here, not a sideline to a general business caseload.

You'll always know what's happening

No guessing about the next step. You'll understand what you're signing and what comes next. Clients say it again and again: he explains it clearly and makes sure you understand before anything moves.

What clients say

Owners trusted us with the call. Here's what they said after.

Verified Google reviews from business owners who put their licence and their livelihood in Irbaz's hands.

★★★★★
"I have used Cloudhaus on multiple engagements and Irbaz has been nothing but exceptional on all fronts. He is extremely detail oriented and puts his clients' protection at the top of his priorities. His communication and timely responses set him apart from every other lawyer I've worked with."
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Naumaan Malik
Google
★★★★★
"Irbaz is highly knowledgeable and professional. He thoroughly explains each step of the process and ensures his clients are well-informed. His dedication and clear communication made me feel confident and supported. I would highly recommend him!"
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Iqra Khan
Google
★★★★★
"Irbaz is probably the most intelligent and genuine lawyer out there. He will always go out of his way to take good care of his clients. He explains everything in detail and makes sure you understand before anything else. Detailed in his work and very quick with solutions!"
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Yusra Sarfraz
Google
★★★★★
"From the first meeting, we knew Irbaz was the lawyer we wanted to work with. His knowledge within the industry is second to none. The team and I are glad we found Irbaz and he will be our lawyer for all projects moving forward. Highly recommend!"
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Muhammad Bhatda
Google
★★★★★ 5.0

35 verified Google reviews

Irbaz Wahab, founder and lawyer at Cloudhaus Law
Irbaz Wahab Founder & MSB Lawyer
Your lawyer

Regulatory-grade experience, boutique-firm attention

Irbaz Wahab leads a dedicated FINTRAC and MSB practice at Cloudhaus Law, advising money services businesses on registration, compliance, revocation defence, and MSB purchases and sales across Canada.

  • Dual-qualified in Canada and the United States, with direct experience helping foreign MSBs enter the Canadian market
  • National coverage, with clients served in every province, fully online wherever you are
  • A 5.0 Google rating across 35 reviews, with clients naming him personally
  • A flat-fee model on every engagement, the only way this firm bills
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Before you call

Straight answers to what MSB owners ask us most

Is the flat fee really all-in, or will extra charges appear later?
All-in for the scope we quote. We do the research upfront, agree the price in writing before starting, and don't run a meter on your calls or emails. If your matter genuinely grows in scope, we tell you and re-quote before doing anything, so you're never surprised by an invoice.
I just received a FINTRAC Notice of Intent to Revoke, what should I do right now?
Don't ignore the deadline and don't respond alone. Call us at (647) 965-0516 today. These matters are time-sensitive: the strength of your representations and how quickly they're prepared both matter. We'll assess your notice in a free review and tell you exactly what the next steps are.
Is FINTRAC and MSB work a core focus here, or a sideline?
It's a dedicated practice area: registration, FMSB entry, AML compliance, revocation defence, and MSB purchases and sales. It isn't money-services work squeezed in beside a general caseload. Irbaz is also dual Canada and U.S. qualified, which matters for foreign MSBs entering the Canadian market.
What if my matter doesn't succeed, do I still pay?
You'll know the flat fee before you commit, so there's no financial surprise on the legal side regardless of outcome. Every matter depends on its specific facts, and no lawyer can promise a regulatory result, but we're transparent about your position from the first review so you make an informed decision before spending anything.
Will I actually deal with Irbaz, or get passed to someone else?
You deal with Irbaz. The lawyer on your first call is the one who handles and completes your file. That's why the firm's reviews name him personally.
Simple 4-step process

From worried to handled, in four clear steps

From your first call to a matter that's resolved, here's exactly what to expect. No retainer, and no obligation after your free review.

Book your free review

Pick a time and tell Irbaz your situation. He assesses where you stand and what's at stake, at no charge and fully confidential.

Same day

Get your flat-fee quote

You receive a fixed price in writing before any work begins, with a clear plan and timeline. You decide with a real number in hand.

Within 24 hours

Irbaz gets to work

Registration filed, representations drafted, or the deal managed, by the lawyer you spoke with, who keeps you updated so you never chase.

Priority for urgent files

Handled, and protected

Your matter is resolved and you keep a lawyer on call for the next FINTRAC deadline or deal, so a small gap never becomes a crisis again.

Ongoing
Your next step

Book your free MSB consultation

Speak directly with Irbaz. You'll leave the call knowing where you stand, your clear next steps, and a flat-fee quote in writing before any work begins. Free, confidential, no obligation.

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Received a FINTRAC Notice of Intent to Revoke? Deadlines move fast. Call (647) 965-0516 now.

FINTRAC and MSB legal counsel for money services businesses across Canada. Flat fee. No retainer. One lawyer on your file.

Contact

(647) 965-0516 irbazwahab@cloudhauslaw.com
Suite 700, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd,
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4

Hours

Mon to Fri · 9 AM to 5 PM EST
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