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Security Dealer License

The Seychelles Security Dealer License is a regulatory authorization that allows ndividuals and firms to engage in the business of dealing in securities within and from the Seychelles. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the regulatory body responsible for processing and issuing these licenses and overseeing the activities of licensed entities.

Additional Info

Benefits

  • Tax Efficiency: Favorable tax regime with no capital gains tax and low corporate tax rates.

  • Confidentiality: Strong confidentiality laws protecting the identities of beneficial owners.

  • Reputation: Seychelles is a well-regarded jurisdiction with a growing financial services sector.

     

     

Activities of a Security Dealer Licence

  • Advise other persons concerning investment in securities.

  • Issue, analyse or prepare reports concerning specific securities.

  • Manage a portfolio of securities for another person.

Advantages of Seychelles Security Dealer License

  • Strategic Location: Access to key markets in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

  • Regulatory Framework: Robust regulatory framework ensuring investor protection and market integrity.

  • Operational Flexibility: Ability to operate internationally with a well-recognized license.

Requirements

  • Minimum of two directors, with at least one resident in Seychelles.

  • Shareholders: Minimum of two shareholders.

  • Operational Flexibility: Ability to operate internationally with a well-recognized license.

Main Categories for Security
Dealer In Seychelles

Types of activities Security Dealer Full-Service dealer
(including Underwriting)

Authorised to:

  • Act as an intermediary in the execution of securities transactions for clients.
  • Trade in securities as principal with the intention of reselling these securities to the public.
  • Underwrite or distribute securities on behalf of an issuer or a holder of securities.
  • Give investment advice which is ancillary to the normal course of his business activities.
  • Manage portfolios of clients
 Security Dealer Full-Service dealer
(excluding Underwriting)

Authorised to:

  • Act as an intermediary.
  • Trade in securities as principal with the intention of reselling these securities to the public.
  • Manage portfolios of clients.
Minimum Capital Requirement USD 50,000
(to be maintained at all times in the bank account.) 		USD 50,000
(to be maintained at all times in the bank account.)
Security Dealer team The strength of the security dealer team is a key component to obtain the licence.
The applicant should ensure that at least 2 directors and 2 shareholders with a proven track record in the provision of security dealer services, are appointed and will be responsible to handle the operations of security dealer activity