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Forex License in Mauritius

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

Capital Requirements
  1. Minimum stated unimpaired capital of MUR 1,000,000 (USD 23,000) shall be fully paid and no amount shall be due or payable.
Personal Requirements
  1. At least 2 members of Investment Dealer Team (IDT)
  2. A compliance officer
  3. A money laundering and reporting officer
  4. A deputy money laundering and reporting officer
Insurance Requirements
  1. An investment dealer firm is required to have a PII in place to cover for any potentially fraudulent activities on the part of its employees, misuse of confidential information and any losses arising from these fraudulent acts and any legal liability to 3rd party arising from breaches of professional duty.

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.

Investment Dealer License

Scope of Financial Instruments Covered by the License

(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.

Your License Application Process

Step 1 – Week 1

Service Introduction

  1. Introduce our services and process
  2. Provide detailed fee schedule
  3. Collect KYC documents
  4. Address any questions you may have

Step 2 – Week 2

Signing and Payment

  1. Review KYC documents
  2. Send service agreement for your signature
  3. Obtain signed agreement
  4. Confirm receipt of your payment

Step 3 – Weeks 3-4

Completion of Application Documents

  1. Compile registration materials
  2. Request additional documents if incomplete
  3. Ensure all documents meet requirements
  4. Finalize application preparation

Step 4 – Weeks 5-15

Submission and Approval

  1. Submit application to regulatory authority
  2. Regulatory authority conducts review
  3. Assist you in responding to any regulatory queries

Step 5 – Week 16

License and Bank Account

  1. Approval timeline dependent on FSC
  2. Obtain license
  3. Facilitate bank account opening

Completion

Ongoing Operations

  1. Local support services
  2. Corporate secretarial services
  3. Annual compliance and audit services
  4. License renewal

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Why Choose Mauritius

• 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.

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