Vanuatu Financial Dealer License – VFSC Regulated
Obtain your Vanuatu Financial Dealer license from the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC). No leverage caps, bond deposit of ~$44k, 0% tax, 3-6 months processing.
Why choose a VFSC Financial Dealer license for your brokerage?
The Vanuatu Financial Dealer license, issued by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) under the Financial Dealers Licensing Act (Cap 88), is a highly flexible offshore license. Its main attraction: no leverage restrictions, making it ideal for brokers who want to offer high leverage to professional clients.
Vanuatu offers 0% corporate tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax, and a bond deposit structure (≈$44,000) instead of paid‑up capital. The jurisdiction is widely accepted by liquidity providers and payment processors.
| Factor | Vanuatu (VFSC) | Seychelles (FSA) | BVI (FSC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital/bond | ~$44k bond | $50k capital | $50k-$250k |
| Processing | 3-6 months | 2-3 months | 3-4 months |
| Leverage caps | None | None (discretionary) | Discretionary |
| Tax rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Activities authorised under VFSC Financial Dealer license
Forex & CFD Brokerage
Unrestricted leverage for professional clients. Ideal for brokers targeting traders who require higher risk exposure.
- Bond deposit: ~$44k
- No capital requirement
- White Label Broker ready
Requirements
- Vanuatu International Company
- Registered office (agent provided)
- No local director required
- AML & KYC policies
- Liquidity solutions available
Crypto Asset Services
The VFSC license covers crypto CFDs and can be adapted for spot crypto exchange under Vanuatu’s evolving digital asset framework.
VASP readiness
Many brokers offer crypto CFDs under the same license. New virtual asset regulations expected in 2026.
Securities Dealing
Authorised to deal in securities (stocks, bonds, structured products) as principal or agent.
Scope
Full securities dealer activity permitted under the Financial Dealers license.
VFSC license – step-by-step
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Incorporation | 1-2 weeks |
| Documentation | 2-4 weeks |
| VFSC review | 10-20 weeks |
| Total | 3-6 months |
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