A Seychelles forex licence is a Securities Dealer licence from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles, under the Securities Act. It is one of the most widely used offshore licences for forex and CFD brokers. Requirements reported for 2025 include minimum issued and paid-up capital of USD 100,000 (the FSA may ask for more), at least two full-time personnel based in Seychelles, fit and proper directors and shareholders, an AML/CFT framework with a compliance officer, and annual renewal and audits.
- The licence is a Securities Dealer licence from the FSA under the Securities Act.
- Minimum issued and paid-up capital is reported at USD 100,000; the FSA may require more.
- At least two full-time personnel must be based in Seychelles.
- Seychelles is more widely accepted by banks and providers than island-level Comoros licences.
- Mauritius costs more but is usually seen as more credible.
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Seychelles has been a popular starting point for forex and CFD brokers for years. It sits between low-cost island licences and higher-cost regulators such as Mauritius or CySEC. This guide covers what the licence is, what it requires and how to launch.
Licence at a glance
| Item | Seychelles Securities Dealer |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Financial Services Authority (FSA) Seychelles |
| Law | Securities Act |
| Minimum capital | USD 100,000 issued and paid-up (reported for 2025); higher if the FSA requires |
| Local substance | At least two full-time personnel in Seychelles, such as directors or compliance staff |
| People | Fit and proper directors, shareholders and key staff; compliance officer |
| Ongoing | Annual renewal, audited accounts and regulatory filings |
Step-by-step
- Plan the business: target markets, products and execution model.
- Incorporate a Seychelles company through a licensed provider.
- Prepare the application: business plan, financial projections, AML/CFT manual, risk policies and personal documents.
- Describe your technology: platform, CRM, risk and data security. We supply this documentation.
- Submit and respond to FSA questions.
- Open banking and payment accounts and fund the capital.
- Launch with platform, liquidity and CRM ready.
Seychelles vs other options
| Seychelles | Mauritius | Comoros island licences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credibility | Established offshore regulator | Higher | Limited and disputed |
| Capital | USD 100,000 (reported) | MUR 1 million for Full Service Dealer (excl. underwriting) | Low |
| Banking | Workable with preparation | Easier | Difficult |
Compare in detail: Mauritius vs Seychelles and Comoros forex licence.
Technology for a Seychelles broker
Most Seychelles brokers launch with an MT5 white label, a liquidity bridge, our own forex CRM and local payment methods for their target markets. A turnkey brokerage package gets you live soon after approval.
How we help
We help clients choose a jurisdiction that fits their markets, prepare the licence application and supporting documents, and coordinate the process through to approval, with legal opinions from qualified local counsel. We also supply the technology documentation regulators ask for, and the platform, CRM and liquidity to launch once you are approved. See forex licence and company formation.
General information reviewed November 2026, not legal advice. Licensing rules and regulators' positions change; confirm with the regulator and qualified local counsel before you apply. MetaTrader is a trademark of MetaQuotes Ltd.