FSC Mauritius / securities dealer

Mauritius FSC Investment Dealer Licence Assistance

Investment Dealer licences are granted by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius under the Securities Act. The licence class and business model must match proposed products and order flow. Our role is application-readiness coordination with licensed local providers—not issuance, approval or a guarantee of international permissions.

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Regulatory and pricing note. FSC regulator schedules distinguish licensing categories and fees. Fee schedules, minimum stated capital and client-country authorisations are not interchangeable. Any actual approval is solely FSC's decision.

Detailed package comparison

Compare packages, scope, included documents and exclusions

Mauritius FSC Investment Dealer licence category selection and full-budget assessment: self-managed and managed consultant packages, FSC class-specific processing and annual charges, capital and local substance, management, AML policies, audits, and trading technology.

Comparison figures are third-party publicly displayed prices observed on 26 October 2026, not MT5 Broker Setup's confirmed selling prices or statutory regulator invoices. Inclusions, tax, applicability, currency and service availability must be validated in a current written proposal.

Entry reference

Self-managed application advisory

USD 25,000 example

Operators with independently contracted local management and licensed professionals

Scope and deliverables to compare

Initial FSC class and product-scope review
Mauritius corporate/GBL coordination planning
Application-document checklist
Business plan and regulator submission preparation
Applicant fit-and-proper evidence assembly
Regulator query workflow and tracker
Basic AML/governance policy templates
Handover to locally authorised applicant manager

Not automatically included

Price is a competitor's advisory offer, not FSC government charge; directors, office, MLRO, capital and ongoing maintenance separate.

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Package option 2

Fully managed application support

USD 35,000 example

Applicants requiring local office and officers procurement coordination

Scope and deliverables to compare

All self-managed advisory tasks
Local office and manager/provider selection
Resident director fit-and-proper screening
Compliance and MLRO team recruitment proposals
Independently qualified legal-counsel support
Regulated bank KYC pack and capital account guidance
Post-filing supervisory response support
Reporting and renewal handover checklist

Not automatically included

No claim our company directly supplies FSC-approved employees; third parties and scope/renewals need signed contracts.

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Package option 3

Licence class + capital model

FSC schedule + paid-up capital

Buyers comparing different permitted investment dealer permissions

Scope and deliverables to compare

Full-service with/without underwriting assessment
Derivatives dealer versus broker distinction
Market-maker/client money/agency permitted model check
Current official class and annual fee verification
Capital requirement by class and activity
Auditor, IT, cyber and conduct planning
Client-country cross-border legal opinions
Disclosure and execution/bridging systems design

Not automatically included

No universal USD 50,000 capital assumption: actual class and regulator policy control capital; capital is not consultant fee.

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Delivery scope

What the implementation can include

Exact deliverables depend on the entity type, permitted activity and written engagement with any registered agent, lawyer or regulator.

Licence category review

Full-service with/without underwriting, derivatives dealer, investment dealer broker, or adviser—subject to specific criteria.

Application documentation

Ownership, fitness, business plan, governance policies, client protection and AML risk controls.

Operating substance

Local office, resident professionals, MLRO/compliance, independent audits and board oversight where required.

Regulatory submission

Assist licensed manager/counsel with forms, correspondence, fit-and-proper documents and requests for information.

Post-licence operations

Reporting calendar, capital monitoring, audit, complaint handling and outsourcing governance.

MT5/CRM integration

Separate MetaQuotes rights, order-book, bridge, trader room, KYC, risk and records systems.

Cost of formation and licensing

Mauritius FSC Investment Dealer Licence Assistance: pricing breakdown

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Prices are indicative independent market examples or authority schedules where explicitly identified, not an accepted or binding offer from MT5 Broker Setup. Legal, filing, capital, office and renewal charges are not interchangeable.

Line item	Basis / example	Our quote status
Independent advisory benchmark	Public third-party example USD 25,000 self-managed	Not an FSC charge or our quote
FSC SEC-2.1B (GBL)	Official schedule USD 1,000 processing; USD 3,400 fixed annual	Category-specific; verify applicability
Local substance + audited reporting	Office, qualified officers, compliance, bank and controls	Budget/renewal quoted

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Service-by-service costs

Optional services, document fees and recurring charges

These line items matter when comparing full first-year versus renewal budgets. Figures marked as examples are not guaranteed quotes; a current proposal will identify actual vendor fees, government charges and recurring commitments separately.

FSC licence application processing

Official class tariff

Example FSC SEC-2.1B schedule listed USD 1,000 processing and USD 3,400 fixed annual for specified GBL category; verify exact class.

Resident management / directors

Ongoing professional quote

Fitness, governance, residence, board meetings and conflicts.

MLRO, deputy and compliance

Salary/outsourcing agreement

Who is eligible, qualified and accountable depends on approval.

Corporate office and lease

Local quoted rate

May need evidence of genuinely operating premises and staff.

Independent auditor

Annual appointment fee

Regulator returns, financial statements and audited compliance.

Legal opinions and financial contract drafting

Counsel quote

Markets, execution models, client terms, disclosures and sanctions.

Technology and cybersecurity review

IT audit quote

Segregated client funds, server logs, trade records, disaster recovery.

Ongoing licence renewal

FSC tariff + professional services

Separate financial authority fee and advisor retainer.

What to budget after the first invoice

Continuing obligation	How it affects the cost and go-live
FSC fixed annual and variable fees	Budget current annual fees by approved class, turnover/basis and any applicable charges.
Regulatory capital	Maintain class-required minimums and liquidity rather than treating invested capital as fee.
Local offices and responsible people	Resident manager/director, compliance, MLRO and adequate functions as required by FSC.
Audits and financial reporting	Accounting, statutory returns, annual financial statements and independent review.
Client money and best execution	Approved safeguarding, reconciliations, order handling, fair conduct and incident trails.
Cyber resilience and business continuity	Regular backups, penetration/security controls, outsourcing documentation and disaster exercises.

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Incorporation, licensing and KYC readiness

Documents and evidence to prepare before applying

A complete application does not consist only of a passport and company name. Exact certification, translation, expiry windows, financial proof and applicant eligibility come from the appointed registered agent or relevant authority. Do not submit false or altered evidence.

Regulated business plan

Execution model, target customer jurisdictions, instruments, margin, risk, client money and revenue.

Controllers' ID and source of wealth

Natural-person UBO chain, fit-and-proper forms and source of capital evidence.

Corporate registrations and ownership

Constitutional documents, shareholders, director resolutions, board and compliance arrangements.

Capital proof and financial forecast

Evidence of funds, capital model and realistic earnings/expenses for selected licence class.

Operational governance policies

Conflicts of interest, complaints, best execution, client categorisation and conduct.

AML/CFT/CTF programme

Risk assessment, KYC/EDD, screening, STR governance and MLRO accountability.

Office/personnel contracts

Local officers' profiles, resident management, genuine premises and authorised outsourcing.

Technology and banking arrangements

Custody/account segregation, CRM, platform provider rights, bridge, logs, security and incident response.

Who is this service suitable for?

Business models, ideal uses and important boundaries

Agency FX/CFD broker

Need proper dealing/broker authorisation, risk model and client geography review.

Derivatives dealer / market maker

Execution as principal and prudential/capital issues differ from agency model.

Multi-asset investment dealer

Actual instrument types, underwriting rights and custody determine regulator category.

Investment advisory business

Advising may require a different regulatory permission from dealing.

Existing offshore firm upgrading governance

Not an automatic migration of offshore 'licence'; new fit-and-proper and compliance must be demonstrated.

Platform/CRM vendor

A pure technology provider may not need the same FSC dealing licence; its regulated partners still do.

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Implementation stages

Process, documentation and handover

1
Select dealer activity and clients/products model
2
Choose regulated Mauritius management company and counsel
3
Assemble UBO, directors, capital proof and fit-and-proper evidence
4
Document risk, AML, governance, staffing, business plan and systems
5
Submit class-specific FSC application and answer queries
6
After authorisation, maintain local substance and reporting

Real implementation checklist

From initial assessment to verified handover

The milestones below describe what needs to be verified by the appropriate registered agent, legal adviser, authority, bank or platform provider before declaring the work complete.

Map instruments and dealing role

Check exactly which FSC Securities Act category matches business and capital structure.

Regulator pre-submission assessment

Obtain current application forms, schedules, legal and management-company advice.

Complete owners/officers due diligence

Capital source, fit-and-proper, required management and local office arrangements.

Build controls and platform architecture

Risk, client money, AML, CRM, licensing rights and disaster recovery.

Submit and handle regulator queries

Licensed representatives submit forms and resolve evidence requests; no guaranteed processing window.

Licence conditions and surveillance

Only after formal permission, launch permitted activity with ongoing compliance and fee calendar.

Existing companies and ongoing service

Transfers, amendments and continuing support

Foreign offshore entity to Mauritius

Review new Mauritius application; old company registration does not transfer regulatory permissions.

Change of managers/directors

FSC fit-and-proper and approvals when applicable.

Platform migration

Client consent, records, approved systems, vendor contracts and cybersecurity arrangements.

Annual ongoing retainer

Budget separately from application processing and initial incorporation fee.

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Frequently asked questions

Is $25,000 the government licence cost?

No. It is an unrelated third-party advisory price example. FSC publishes separate regulator application and annual fees by class.

Can an FSC licence solicit every country globally?

No. Cross-border client targeting can require additional market permissions and exemptions.

Are physical office and local officers optional?

Requirements depend on selected FSC category and current licensing criteria; obtain signed legal/compliance advice.

Is USD 35,000 enough for full Mauritius launch?

No. It is a third-party service package teaser. Capital, FSC fees, local office, staff, compliance, audit, banking and MT5 technology can add significant costs.

What is the minimum capital requirement?

It varies by FSC investment dealer category and approved business model. Do not treat a competitor's USD 50,000 reference as universally correct.

Does the licence cover all countries?

No. It authorises only permitted activities under licence conditions; jurisdictions of targeted clients may impose further legal rules.

Can a platform reseller apply on behalf of a broker?

Only properly appointed and legally eligible parties can undertake regulated filing/representation activities.

When can we start taking client funds?

Only when relevant permissions, bank/client-money setup, operational conditions and target-market laws are satisfied.

Which is cheaper: self-managed or fully managed?

First-year teaser pricing omits different ongoing staff/office costs. Compare total cost of ownership over three years.

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Tell us where your end customers reside, whether you will handle client money, your desired software/platform, owners and launch deadline. We will separate company setup, genuine permissions, optional advisers, and technology services in one buyer checklist.

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