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Investment Dealer License

Requirements & Guidelines

Understanding the requirements for obtaining a Mauritius Investment Dealer License under the Financial Services Commission (FSC) regulatory framework.

FSC MAURITIUS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Complete Requirements Overview

Understanding all requirements for obtaining a Mauritius Investment Dealer License under FSC regulation, including capital, documentation, and compliance standards.

Capital Requirements

Minimum regulatory capital varying from MUR 500,000 to MUR 10 million based on license category.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation including business plans, compliance manuals, and financial statements.

Key Personnel

Qualified directors and key personnel with relevant experience and regulatory fitness.

Regulatory Capital Requirements

Minimum regulatory capital requirements vary between different license categories and subcategories. Capital must be maintained throughout the license period.

Investment Dealer Categories

Trading and intermediary services with varying capital requirements

Investment Dealer - Full Service, Including Underwriting

Highest Capital

Complete trading services with underwriting capabilities

MUR 10M
≈ USD 220,000

Investment Dealer - Full Service, Excluding Underwriting

Popular

Full trading services without underwriting

MUR 1M
≈ USD 22,000

Investment Dealer - Broker

Order execution, portfolio management, and advisory services

MUR 700K
≈ USD 15,000

Investment Dealer - Discount Broker

Lowest Dealer Capital

Execution-only services without advisory functions

MUR 600K
≈ USD 13,000

Investment Adviser Categories

Advisory and portfolio management with lower capital requirements

Investment Adviser - Corporate Finance Advisory

Specialized

Corporate finance advisory for securities transactions

MUR 1M
≈ USD 22,000

Investment Adviser - Unrestricted

Full advisory and portfolio management services

MUR 600K
≈ USD 13,000

Investment Adviser - Restricted

Lowest Capital

Advisory services through printed materials only

MUR 500K
≈ USD 11,000

Important Capital Requirements Notes

Minimum Capital

Must be maintained at all times during the license period and cannot fall below the minimum requirement.

Currency Requirements

Capital can be held in MUR or foreign currency equivalent, subject to FSC approval and exchange rate provisions.

Additional Capital

FSC may require additional capital based on business model, risk profile, and planned activities.

Capital Verification

Audited financial statements and bank confirmations required to verify capital adequacy.

Ready to Meet All FSC Requirements?

Our Mauritius licensing experts will guide you through every requirement to ensure your FSC application meets all regulatory standards. Get comprehensive support for your Investment Dealer License.

Capital Guidance

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FSC Compliance

Full regulatory compliance