Guidelines on authorisation of third-country branches

The Guidelines on authorisation of third-country branches (TCBs) under the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) implement the new EU framework applicable to TCBs, contributing to the harmonised access to the EU market and to the consistent application of such a new regime. They cover the content, the assessment, the relevant templates and forms concerning the application for authorisation, as well as the applicable process. They are addressed to competent authorities and to the third country head undertakings submitting the application for authorisation.