Company & ownership
Prepare constitutional documents, group structure and information identifying shareholders and beneficial owners.
BRIS GROUP · Seychelles licensing
Seychelles forex
licence support.
Plan your proposed brokerage and Securities Dealer Licence application with support around company setup, documentation and the next steps in the licensing process.
Understand the proposed permission
A Seychelles Securities Dealer Licence
starts with your business model.
The Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulates securities dealers under the Securities Act, 2007 and related requirements. A brokerage commonly described as a “forex business” must have its intended instruments and services assessed against the relevant licensing framework.
Explain whether the company will execute or arrange client transactions, deal as principal, hold client funds or provide other services. Incorporation and licensing are separate steps; the proposed company structure must suit the application.
Official information: FSA securities guidelines and application forms and checklists.
Prepare the business behind the application
Organise the people, resources
and operating arrangements.
The application should reflect the actual brokerage you intend to operate. The current FSA forms, checklist and applicable rules determine the exact evidence required.
Directors & key personnel
Prepare professional backgrounds and suitability information for proposed directors, representatives and responsible officers.
Business plan & markets
Set out the instruments, services, target clients, transaction flows, revenue model and financial forecasts.
Capital & operating budget
Assess current financial resource requirements and budget separately for capital, fees and ongoing operations.
Compliance & controls
Prepare the approach to customer checks, financial crime risk, internal oversight and the management of client relationships.
Premises & systems
Plan the local operating arrangements, staffing, technology, outsourcing and record-keeping relevant to the application.
Review our KYC requirements for initial onboarding. Contact us before arranging certification, specialist reports or application documents.
Our role
A coordinated approach
to application preparation.
Discuss your model
Tell us your instruments, services, client markets, ownership, management and available resources.
Review the proposed route
We discuss the Seychelles licensing support relevant to your plans and the professional input needed.
Agree scope & prepare
We confirm our engagement and fees, then assist with organising information and supporting documents.
Coordinate next steps
We support the agreed application steps and requests for further information during assessment.
The FSA determines approval, permitted activities and licence conditions. BRIS GROUP does not guarantee authorisation, a fixed processing time, banking access, payment processing or commercial counterparties.
Plan beyond approval
Build ongoing obligations
into the operating budget.
Governance & compliance
- Management and responsible personnel.
- Applicable reporting and financial information.
- Financial crime controls and client procedures.
- Approvals or notifications for relevant changes.
Financial & operational resources
- Applicable capital and financial resource requirements.
- Audit, insurance and professional support where required.
- Staff, premises, systems and record retention.
- Licence fees and continuing operational costs.
The permission’s scope and the rules in each target market must be assessed separately. A Seychelles licence does not automatically authorise services worldwide.
Common questions
Before proceeding with your project.
Is “forex licence” the formal licence name?
The relevant service discussed here is a Securities Dealer Licence. The permissions needed depend on the proposed instruments and activities, and should be assessed before the application is prepared.
Can a standard company incorporation package be used?
Do not assume so. The applicant structure, management, presence and resources must be appropriate to the licensing requirements. A company registration alone is not permission to operate a brokerage.
How much capital and what fees are required?
Current FSA rules and the proposed activity determine the relevant requirements. Regulatory capital, application fees, professional fees and operating costs are separate items. We confirm our engagement scope and fees before proceeding.
How long does licensing take?
Timing depends on the completeness and complexity of the application, due diligence and FSA review. Additional questions or documentation can affect the timetable.
Will the licence secure banking and payment services?
No. Banks, payment providers and other counterparties assess the business independently and may impose their own conditions.
Can the company serve clients in other countries?
The rules in the intended client markets, including marketing and cross-border activity, must be reviewed. Do not assume the Seychelles licence replaces local permissions.
Discuss your Seychelles brokerage plans
Tell us about the business you intend to operate.
Include the proposed instruments and services, client markets, ownership and management, existing company details and planned resources.