Seychelles Securities Dealer License — FSA Regulated
Obtain your Securities Dealer license from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) Seychelles. Capital from $50k, 0% corporate tax, 2-3 months processing. Trusted by IC Markets, eToro, Admirals.
Why choose an FSA Seychelles license for your brokerage?
The Seychelles Securities Dealer license, issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) under the Securities Act 2007, is one of the most popular offshore licenses for forex and crypto brokers. Over 190+ licensed brokers operate from Seychelles, including industry giants like IC Markets, eToro, XM, and Admirals.
The jurisdiction offers 0% corporate tax on foreign income, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax on dividends, and a fast 2-3 month approval process. The FSA is an IOSCO affiliate, providing credibility with banks and payment processors.
| Factor | Seychelles (FSA) | Mauritius (FSC) | Comoros (MISA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min capital | $50,000 | ~€180k | €50k (declared) |
| Processing | 2–3 months | 4–6 months | 2–4 weeks |
| Tax rate | 0% | 15% (effective ~3%) | 0% |
Activities authorised under FSA Securities Dealer license
Forex & CFD Brokerage
Full securities dealer authorisation for forex, CFDs, commodities, indices, and share trading. No leverage restrictions for professional clients.
- Capital: $50,000
- Segregated client accounts
- White Label Broker ready
Requirements
- IBC incorporation in Seychelles
- Physical office (local agent allowed)
- At least 2 directors (no residency requirement)
- Local company secretary
- MLRO & compliance officer
- Forex CRM and Liquidity solutions available
Securities Dealing
Authorised to deal in securities (stocks, bonds, structured products) as principal or agent.
Crypto Assets
The FSA license covers crypto CFDs. For spot crypto exchange, a separate VASP registration may be required under emerging regulations.
VASP readiness
Many brokers add crypto CFDs under the same license. Seychelles is updating its framework for digital assets.
FSA Securities Dealer license – step-by-step
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Incorporation | 1-2 weeks |
| Documentation | 2-3 weeks |
| FSC review | 4-8 weeks |
| Total | 2-3 months |
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