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We navigate the full regulatory pathway for you — from jurisdiction selection and capital structuring to application submission and post-licence compliance management across SCA, FCA, CySEC, FSA, and more.

Regulatory Licensing

Jurisdictions

We License Brokerages
Across 10+ Jurisdictions

UAE — SCA / ADGM

Category 3A/5 licences from the Securities & Commodities Authority or Abu Dhabi Global Market. Ideal for MENA-focused brokers with strong regional credibility.

UAE — SCA / ADGM

Category 3A/5 licences from the Securities & Commodities Authority or Abu Dhabi Global Market. Ideal for MENA-focused brokers with strong regional credibility.

UK — FCA

Financial Conduct Authority authorisation — globally recognised, demanding compliance, and essential for accessing UK and European retail clients.

UK — FCA

Financial Conduct Authority authorisation — globally recognised, demanding compliance, and essential for accessing UK and European retail clients.

Cyprus — CySEC

Cost-effective EU passporting through the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission. Minimum capital €125K — covers all 27 EU member states.

Cyprus — CySEC

Cost-effective EU passporting through the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission. Minimum capital €125K — covers all 27 EU member states.

Seychelles — FSA

Efficient offshore licence with low capitalisation requirements. Fast approval timelines and globally accepted for FX/CFD retail operations.

Seychelles — FSA

Efficient offshore licence with low capitalisation requirements. Fast approval timelines and globally accepted for FX/CFD retail operations.

BVI / SVG

Low-cost, low-barrier offshore licences for early-stage brokers. Best suited for initial market entry while building towards a Tier-1 licence.

BVI / SVG

Low-cost, low-barrier offshore licences for early-stage brokers. Best suited for initial market entry while building towards a Tier-1 licence.

Australia — ASIC

Australian Securities & Investments Commission licence — high credibility in APAC. Required for retail clients in Australia and the broader Pacific region.

Australia — ASIC

Australian Securities & Investments Commission licence — high credibility in APAC. Required for retail clients in Australia and the broader Pacific region.

Our Process

From Application to Authorisation

1
Step 01

Jurisdiction Analysis

We evaluate your target markets, business model, and capital to identify the optimal regulatory pathway and cost structure.

2
Step 02

Document Preparation

Business plans, compliance manuals, AML/CFT programmes, and shareholder fitness assessments — all prepared to regulator standards.

3
Step 03

Application Submission

We submit your application, liaise directly with the regulator, respond to queries, and track progress through to grant.

4
Step 04

Ongoing Compliance

Post-licence ongoing support — regulatory reporting, annual renewals, policy updates, and compliance officer support.

FAQ

Frequently Asked
Questions

For most new brokers, we recommend starting with an FSA (Seychelles) or SVG licence for speed and cost efficiency, then upgrading to SCA (UAE) or CySEC as the business scales. We will advise the optimal path based on your target clients and markets.
Offshore licences (SVG, BVI) take 4–8 weeks. FSA Seychelles takes 6–10 weeks. SCA (UAE) takes 3–6 months. FCA (UK) typically 6–18 months. We run platform setup in parallel to reduce total time-to-market.
Offshore: from $10,000–$50,000. Seychelles FSA: $50,000. CySEC: €125,000. SCA Cat 3A: AED 500,000. FCA: £125,000–£730,000 depending on permission scope. We will confirm the exact requirement for your chosen jurisdiction.
Yes. We offer ongoing compliance retainers covering regulatory reporting, policy maintenance, AML programme updates, and dedicated compliance officer support on a monthly basis.

Ready to Get
Regulated?

Our compliance team will assess your situation and recommend the optimal licensing pathway for your brokerage goals.

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