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FMA investment-firm licensing in Austria
An FMA-authorised investment firm offers a stable, central-European EU base with full MiFID II reach. Austria pairs a measured regulator with a strategic position between Western and Eastern European markets, and a reputation for discretion that suits firms which value a low profile.
The regulator
The Finanzmarktaufsicht is a respected, conservative supervisor that prizes stability and clean governance. It is less about volume than about firms that fit Austria’s reputation for prudence, which is precisely what makes the authorisation credible.
What the licence permits
Regulated under the FMA
- Provide MiFID II investment services
- Execute and transmit client orders
- Passport across the EEA
- Hold client assets under harmonised EU rules
Who it suits
Firms that want a discreet, well-regarded EU base in the heart of the continent rather than a high-volume retail hub.
Market access
Full EEA passporting from a stable onshore jurisdiction with a central-European footprint.
What to weigh
Austria’s appeal is stability and discretion, not speed or low cost. It suits a measured firm that wants a quiet, credible European home.
We run the Austria application end to end
Whether you build from new or acquire an existing licensed entity, BrokLicense handles incorporation, the regulator application, the AML and compliance framework, banking and liquidity introductions, and the trading stack. You stay the principal. We do the work, in confidence, and stay on for compliance once you are live.
Cost, capital, and timelines depend on your model and are set out in a first consultation, under NDA, not published here.
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- How to Choose the Right Jurisdiction for Your BrokerageThe cheapest licence is rarely the right one. Choosing a jurisdiction is about your clients, your banking, and your ambition, not the lowest sticker price.
- Onshore vs Offshore Brokerage Licences: It Is Not About Cutting CornersOffshore does not mean unregulated, and onshore does not mean better. The two serve different businesses. Here is how to tell which one fits yours.
Discuss your mandate in confidence
Every engagement begins under a mutual NDA. Set out the firm you intend to operate and the timeline you are working to, and you leave the first consultation with a recommended jurisdiction, the route to the licence, and a defined scope of work.
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