Offshore · VFSC
VFSC dealers in securities licensing in Vanuatu
A VFSC dealers in securities licence is a long-standing, accessible offshore option in the Pacific. It suits firms that want a recognised licence with an efficient structure and broad international reach, popular among brokerages serving global retail markets.
The regulator
The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission issues the dealers in securities licence and has progressively raised its requirements, including expectations around local presence and audited reporting. It remains accessible while working to maintain international acceptance.
What the licence permits
Regulated under the VFSC
- Deal in securities as a licensed offshore firm
- Serve a broad international client base
- Operate with an efficient offshore structure
Who it suits
Firms that want an accessible, established offshore licence with global reach.
Market access
Wide international reach from a long-standing offshore jurisdiction.
What to weigh
Vanuatu has tightened its presence and reporting rules, so it is no longer the lightest option it once was. As with all offshore licences, some banks and partners weigh it cautiously.
We run the Vanuatu 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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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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