An Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer excluding
Underwriting) is authorized to :
1. act as an intermediary in the execution of securities
transactions for clients;
2. trade in securities as principal with the intention of
reselling these securities to the public;
3. give investment advice which is ancillary to the
normal course of his business activities;
4. manage portfolios of client
The Mauritius Investment Dealer License is the ideal choice for forex and financial service companies. With an efficient approval process taking only 4 months, it enables you to enter the market quickly. This license is widely recognized internationally, helping businesses enhance their global reputation and competitiveness while paving the way for steady and compliant growth.
(a) shares or stocks in the share capital of a company,
whether incorporated in Mauritius or elsewhere,
other than a collective investment scheme;
(b) debentures, debenture stock, loan stock, bonds,
convertible bonds or other similar instruments;
(c) rights warrants, options or interests in respect of
securities mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b);
(d) treasury bills, loan stock, bonds and other
instruments creating or acknowledging indebtedness
and issued by or on behalf of or guaranteed by the
Government of the Republic of Mauritius or the
government of another country, a local authority or
public authority, as may be prescribed;
(e) shares in, securities of, or rights to participate in, a
collective investment scheme;
(f) depository receipts or similar instruments;
(g) options, futures, forwards and other derivatives
whether on securities or commodities;
(h) any other transferable securities, interests or
assets as may be approved by the Commission;
(i) any such other instruments as may be prescribed.
Service Introduction
Signing and Payment
Completion of Application Documents
Submission and Approval
License and Bank Account
Ongoing Operations
• Mauritius has signed 46 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and 34 Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (IPPAs), providing a strong and reliable legal framework to safeguard international investments.
• As a member of COMESA, SADC, and AGOA, Mauritius offers preferential and duty-free access to a wide range of African markets, making it an ideal gateway for regional trade.
• The country boasts a well-regulated banking environment, allowing businesses to open multi-currency accounts with ease, facilitating international transactions.
• With no exchange controls and full freedom to repatriate profits and capital, Mauritius enables flexible structuring of debt and financial instruments to optimize corporate investment returns.