Mauritius
Becoming a Forex Broker
Securities Dealer License
Greater flexibility in Leverage
Competitive Capital Requirements, and
Tax Optimization
Mauritius Broker Dealer License Requirements
Cryptocurrency
Licensing Services
- Estonia Cryptocurrency
Exchange & ICO - Isle of Man Cryptocurrency
Exchange & Trade - Ireland
Cryptocurrency
Company - New Zealand
Cryptocurrency Trade and
Initial Coin Offering (ICO) - Cyprus Brokerage Services
Forex Trading License - Labuan Money Broker License (Forex)
- Mauritius Investment Dealer
& Broker License - Seychelles
Securities Dealers License,
Forex - Vanuatu Securities Dealers
Licenses - Forex -
Ireland
A Location for E-Money and Payment Institutions
Ireland EMI License - Mauritius Investment Dealer
Broker License - New Zealand FSP
Financial Services Providers - BVI Hedge Funds
- Luxembourg - Private Asset
Management Company (SPF) - Luxembourg SOPARFI Holding &
Finance Company
Cryptocurrency Company in Estonia
Reasons for Starting a Cryptocurrency Company in Estonia
Legislation on Cryptocurrency in Estonia
Types of Cryptocurrency Licences
Key points for Cryptocurrency Company Structure
Taxation of cryptocurrency transactions in Estonia
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Designated Business Registration Policy
IOMFSA Changes – 5th October 2018
How long will an Application take?
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Why Register a Bitcoin Company in Ireland?
Border Restrictions and Declaration
Passporting Rights - Further Expand into Europe
Cryptocurrency Regulation 2019
Money Transmission Laws and Anti-Money Laundering Requirements
Ireland Taxation on Crypto area
How Atrium Legal Lab Can Help You
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Registration and other Obligations
Tokens that are not Financial Products
Fair Dealing and Initial Coin Offers
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Foreign Exchange(FX)
Securities Dealer
License
CySEC Licensed Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) CySEC Licensed
Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) License Initial Capital Requirements
Conditions for the Granting of a License How Atrium can Help you
For further Information … Click Here!Benefits to set-up your Forex Money Broker Company in Labuan
Advantages of Labuan Fintech Company:
The Labuan Forex Money Broker License What is Money Broking?
How Atrium Legal Lab Can Help You
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Investment Dealer/Broker License Requirements
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One of the most sought-after Jurisdictions
For Setting up a Licensed Forex Company
Offshore Securities Dealers License (SDL) Advantages
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Financial Dealers Licensing Amendments
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E-Money
Payment Services
Institutions (EMI - PSP)
How to obtain the Payment or E-Money EMI license
Electronic Money Institution (E-Money) License Application
Summary of the Key Stages in the Application Process
Key Stages in the Application Process
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Investment Dealer/Broker License Requirements
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As a Financial Services Provider (FSP)
NZ FSP Registration
Who needs to be licensed?
New Zealand FSP Registration
What you need to Obtain FSP Registration
NZ FSP Registration
Timeframe to Complete this process
Investment Funds
Funds in the British Virgin Islands
Fund Structuring
British Virgin Islands
Registration of an Investment Fund
BVI Incubator and Approved Fund
BVI Hedge (Incubator) Funds
Limited Functionary Requirements
Asset Management
Company
Luxembourg Private Asset Management Company (SPF) The Concept
Permitted and Prohibited Activities of a Luxembourg
Luxembourg SPF Capital Requirement and Supervision
Luxembourg Private Asset Management (SPF) Advantages
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Become a Brokerage Institute and offer Managed Accounts
Mauritius Advantages
A Leading Financial Centre
Investment Dealer/Broker License Requirements
Our services
Atrium Legal Lab Advantage
Our Fintech Practice
Self-Trading Accounts for customers and enable trading activities in
CFDS, FX, Commodities, Shares, Bonds etc.
Mauritius is a flourishing offshore financial center; its formation market has become one of the fastest growing company registries in the world due to its efficiency, innovation and its broad range of offshore services.
No other offshore jurisdiction can look back on annual growth rates between 5-8% per year like Mauritius. Offer your customers first class FX and securities dealing services and profit on spreads, put your mark-ups or manage even entire portfolios. Do it offshore in a regulated environment where it is easy but trusted.
Mauritius is the jurisdiction for it.
Investors and businesses are flocking to Mauritius, taking advantage of its low cost, strict confidentiality laws and flexible incorporation regulations making the formation process simple and efficient.
If you are looking for a jurisdiction with firm privacy regulations and tax-free opportunities in a supportive offshore environment, Mauritius may be the perfect choice for your next offshore company formation.
Low corporate of just 3% for your FX company
Quick approval and application process
100% Western standard in legal framework
100% White Listed internationally
Fantastic banking infrastructure
Guaranteed full bank account openings with multi-currency accounts (suitable also for customers third-party funding)
No problems to arrange partnerships with overseas brokerage institutes or liquidity providers
Mauritius is a member of ESAAMLG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in Mauritius was conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and adopted by ESAAMLG since 2008.
English is business and trade language along with French
Only 2 hours’ time difference to Central Europe - so strategically you can reach Europe, Asia, and the US within one business day
A Leading Financial Centre
Mauritius is also regarded as a Leading Financial Centre for various other reasons such as:
- flexible company law, securities and trust legislations;
- business friendly and healthy regulation by Mauritius Financial Services
Commission
- good corporate governance code based on international norms;
- low and reasonable tax rates for corporate and individuals being 15%;
- occupation and residence permits are granted to expatriates within 3 days, and
business licenses and permits normally within 15 days;
- Mauritius has a Stock Exchange known as Stock Exchange of Mauritius. There are
more 30 domestic listed companies and more than 50 other companies trading on
the Development and Enterprise market with modern norms of trading. The
Exchange is open to Global Business Companies and Funds seeking a primary or
secondary listing.
- Mauritius is a member of the International Court of Justice and the International
Centre for Settlements of Investment Disputes
- Mauritius has concluded a number of Investment Promotion and Protection
Agreements (IPPAs).
A Global Business Category 1 (GBC1) company is set up under the Companies Act 2001 and licensed under the Financial Services Act 2007 - so a 3% tax will apply to your business what is very low compared to FX entities to be registered in Europe or South East Asia; a Mauritius GBC1 is considered as a Mauritius tax resident company (and therefore have access to the double tax treaties of Mauritius) if its management and control is exercised from Mauritius (what we will arrange in our setup package).
Application Requirements
Corporate vehicle permitted: Category 1 Global Business Company
Local physical office: Yes, office premises in Mauritius
Capital requirement: Each category of Investment Dealer needs to have a minimum capital.
Directors & Shareholders: Min 2 resident directors with board meetings held in Mauritius; Min 1 shareholder, no nationality restrictions
Regulating Authority: Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSA)
Service Providers Required: Yes
Time Frame: 2-3 months
Financial Statements Filing: All categories are required to file audited financial statements within 6 months of financial year end.
Staff Qualification: Staff employed must have relevant experience and qualification as required under the Securities Act Minimum Capital Required
Accounting requirements: Quarterly should be done from Mauritius, local auditor is a must
Tax Treatment: The Mauritius GBC1 is set up under the Companies Act 2001 and licensed under the Financial Services Act 2007 - so a 3% tax will apply to your business what is very low compared to FX entities to be registered in Europe or South East Asia. A Mauritius GBC1 is considered as a Mauritius tax resident company (and therefore have access to the double tax treaties of Mauritius) if its management and control is exercised from Mauritius (what we will arrange in our setup package).
To fulfil the requirements permanently TBA is offering a full compliance package for your regulated entity to make sure that you will never disappoint the regulator, and all goes really according to the laws.
Besides all usual services as outlined below:
Advice and guidance on the procedures required to obtain the relevant license
Registration of a Global Business Company in Mauritius
Applying for full-service dealer or investment dealer License in Mauritius
Executive director and local director recruiting
Obtaining Mauritius license
Preparing of all required documents
Registered office address in Mauritius
Registered company secretary services
All original documents shipped to your address of choice
Our package includes all following ongoing services:
- Administration Fees and Local Director (2x)
- Registered Office and Registered Agent
- Accounting and Yearly Financial Statements, Taxation (quarterly and annual)
- On-going Compliance to satisfy regulator / check of customers Due Diligence
- On-going FATCA Reporting of US customers
- Regulatory fee (FSC, ROC)
- And, most importantly, bank account opening
End to end comprehensive service
Speedy and efficient service
Expert advice on structuring options
Dedicated ongoing compliance support
Extensive network pool of service providers
Our lawyers and financial services specialists at Atrium Legal Lab provide solutions to clients by combining the traditional legal fabric with new securities dealer license technologies.
If you would like more information how set up your Securities Dealer License in Mauritius, and/or services and costs included, we welcome you to get in touch with our Business Development Team
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