Onshore · CIRO
CIRO investment dealer registration in Canada
Registration as an investment dealer under the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization gives you a credible North American base outside the United States. Canada offers a stable, well-regarded regime with access to a sophisticated client base and a strong international reputation for prudence.
The regulator
CIRO is Canada’s national self-regulatory body, formed from the merger of the former IIROC and MFDA, working alongside the provincial securities commissions. Registration is detailed and province-aware, with firm scrutiny of capital, supervision, and the proficiency of registered individuals.
What the licence permits
Regulated under the CIRO
- Operate as a CIRO-regulated investment dealer
- Trade and advise in securities for Canadian clients
- Work within a stable, respected North American framework
Who it suits
Firms that want a reputable North American presence beyond the US market.
Market access
Access to Canadian and wider North American clients under a respected regulator.
What to weigh
Canada layers a national SRO over provincial regulators, so the structure matters. It suits firms that genuinely want the Canadian market, not a lighter alternative to the US.
We run the Canada 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.
Other permissions in Canada
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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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