Cyprus Market Maker CIF for Sale – Full-Scope CySEC Brokerage

Full-Scope Cyprus Market Maker for Sale

An opportunity to acquire 100% of a CySEC-licensed Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) authorised to operate as a Market Maker. The firm holds the full set of core MiFID investment services, including dealing on own account, which allows the business to act as principal and run its own risk book rather than relying only on an STP model.

The company is a clean entity without clients, giving a new owner a regulated base inside the European Union to build a brokerage, prop or liquidity business from day one of ownership.

Investment Services

• Reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments
• Execution of orders on behalf of clients
• Dealing on own account
• Portfolio management
• Provision of investment advice

Ancillary Services

• Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments, including custodianship and related services
• Granting credits or loans where the firm is involved in the transaction
• Foreign exchange services connected to investment services
• Investment research and financial analysis

The precise scope should be confirmed against the current CySEC authorisation during due diligence.

Who Is This For?

• Retail or institutional CFD and FX brokers that want to run a Market Maker or hybrid model
• Liquidity providers and prime-of-prime businesses
• Groups that want an EU licence with passporting into the European Economic Area

Why Buy Instead of Applying?

A new Market Maker CIF requires €750,000 of initial capital, Cyprus-resident directors and heads of department, a local office and typically 9–15 months of CySEC review, with no guarantee of approval. Acquiring an authorised firm removes the application risk and can significantly shorten time to market. Any change of control or management remains subject to CySEC approval.

Acquisition

Asking price: €750,000 for 100% of the shares.

Corporate documents and CySEC authorisation details are shared with qualified buyers after an NDA and buyer verification (UBO identification and proof of funds).

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Next Steps

1. Send your intended business model, target markets and timeline
2. Sign the NDA and complete buyer KYC
3. Review the DD pack and speak with the seller
4. Agree terms and sign the SPA
5. CySEC change-of-control approval and completion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Market Maker CIF?

A Cyprus Investment Firm authorised for dealing on own account, so it can take the other side of client trades and act as principal, in addition to agency services such as order transmission and execution.

Does the company have clients?

No. It is a clean entity without clients.

Can it serve clients across the EU?

A CySEC-authorised CIF can provide its authorised services in other EEA countries through the MiFID passporting procedures.

How long does the acquisition take?

Timelines depend mainly on CySEC’s review of the new shareholders and management. Buyers should plan for several months.