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Seychelles Get a Securities Dealer License with the Financial Services Authority
| Regulator | Financial Services Authority |
| Regulator Website | https://fsaseychelles.sc |
| License Name | Securities Dealer License |
| Structure Requirements | As of the 2024/2025 regulatory updates, at least two directors must be resident in Seychelles. They must meet the FSA's ""fit and proper"" criteria. A competent and qualified Compliance Officer/Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) must be appointed and must be a resident in Seychelles. One individual must hold a specific Securities Dealer Representative accreditation from the FSA. This person may also be one of the appointed directors. The company must maintain a physical office in Seychelles and, in practice, employ sufficient local staff to manage back-office/middle-office operations, handle client complaints, and maintain records. The 2024 amendments specifically require at least two ""fit and proper"" persons (directors, compliance officers, or senior management) to be physically present in Seychelles. An approved local auditor must be appointed for the submission of audited accounts. |
| Local Physical Presence | Local office is obligatory. |
| Tax Rate | The Seychelles Securities Dealer License (SDL) tax rate is 1.5% on gross revenue, provided substantial activity requirements are met. If these requirements are not fulfilled, the SDL is subject to the general business tax rate, which is 25% on the first SCR 1 million and 33% on the remainder of taxable income. |
| Minimum Capital Requirement | $50,000 |
| Time Frame | 3-8 months |
| Complexity | Complex |
Reputable jurisdiction, regulator is English-speaking.
Possible to involve foreigners on the board of the company.
Full scope of activities of broker.
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