Securities Dealer Licenses in Seychelles for Sale

The Seychelles Securities Dealer Licence (SDL), issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) under the Securities Act 2007, authorises firms to deal in securities either as principal (own-account trading) or as agent (on behalf of clients) — covering forex, CFDs, equities, and derivatives for international clients.

The FSA applies a structured but accessible review process. Minimum capital is USD 50,000, deposited in the company’s bank account as working capital. Ongoing obligations include annual ICAAP submissions, a qualified local compliance officer, an annual audit, and full AML/KYC documentation. Seychelles levies a 1.5% corporate tax rate on licensed financial entities — among the lowest for any regulated brokerage jurisdiction globally. A local registered office and agent are required; a resident director is not mandatory, which adds operational flexibility.

Practical context: Seychelles does not carry the regulatory credibility of Cayman, Mauritius, or EU jurisdictions, and institutional PSPs apply more scrutiny. The SDL is best suited to retail-facing brokers operating in markets that accept offshore licensing, and to operators seeking a cost-efficient, tax-neutral entry point before upgrading to a higher-tier jurisdiction.

This page covers FSA-licensed Seychelles SDL entities currently available for transfer, alongside a full breakdown of permitted activities, compliance obligations, and the acquisition process.

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