Sections 31(1)(b) and 37.
Firms qualifying for authorisation
(1) Once an EEA firm which is seeking to establish a branch in the United Kingdom in exercise of an EEA right satisfies the establishment conditions, it qualifies for authorisation.
(2) Once an EEA firm which is seeking to provide services in the United Kingdom in exercise of an EEA right satisfies the service conditions, it qualifies for authorisation.
(3) If an EEA firm falling within paragraph 5(a) or (b) is seeking to use a tied agent established in the United Kingdom in connection with the exercise of an EEA right deriving from the markets in financial instruments directive, this Part of this Schedule applies as if the firm were seeking to establish a branch in the United Kingdom.
(4) But if -
(a) an EEA firm already qualifies for authorisation by virtue of sub-paragraph (1); and
(b) the EEA right which it is exercising derives from the markets in financial instruments directive,
sub-paragraph (3) does not requi