Forex Broker Licensing

Brokerage licensing advisory.

Overview

We provide application-preparation and advisory support for firms seeking authorisation to operate as a retail or institutional forex/CFD broker. A broker licence lets a firm lawfully solicit clients, hold client money and execute trades under a financial regulator's rules. UNICORP does not issue the licence and cannot guarantee it — the regulator assesses your business plan, capital, directors and compliance framework and makes the decision.

Why consider it

Operate a brokerage lawfully and open institutional liquidity and banking relationships

Choose a regime that matches your target markets, capital and substance capacity

Suits funded teams with a clear business plan, compliance budget and qualified directors

Not suitable if you cannot meet minimum capital, local-substance or fit-and-proper requirements

What UNICORP provides

Jurisdiction selection based on your markets, capital and risk appetite

Preparation of the business plan, financial projections and compliance manuals

Company formation and assistance appointing directors and compliance officers

Coordination of the application pack and liaison with the regulator

Guidance on capital, AML/CFT and ongoing reporting obligations

How it works

Readiness review

We assess your model, capital and target markets and recommend suitable regimes.

Documentation

We build the business plan, policies and application pack the regulator requires.

Submission & liaison

We file the application and respond to the regulator's questions with you.

Post-licence setup

We help stand up ongoing compliance, reporting and renewals once authorised.

Jurisdictions & options

Mauritius (FSC) Seychelles (FSA) Labuan (Labuan FSA) Vanuatu (VFSC) Cyprus (CySEC) South Africa (FSCA)

Quote-based engagement

Regulator, government and third-party costs (legal, audit, capital) vary by jurisdiction and are quoted per engagement. Minimum regulatory capital is set by the regulator and is separate from our fee.

Frequently asked

Do you sell the licence, or guarantee approval?

No. We prepare and manage your application professionally, but the licence is granted by the financial regulator on its own criteria. Approval, conditions and timelines are entirely the regulator's decision.

Which jurisdiction is cheapest?

The lowest headline cost is rarely the best fit — regulator credibility affects your banking, liquidity and client trust. We compare capital, substance and ongoing obligations against your target markets before recommending a route.

Official references

CySEC (Cyprus) FSC Mauritius

Requirements, fees and categories are set by the relevant authority and should be confirmed against its current official guidance.

Brokerage authorisation is a regulated activity subject to capital, fit-and-proper, AML/CFT and reporting requirements set by the relevant regulator. This is general information, not legal or financial advice; we do not guarantee approval and do not solicit clients on your behalf.

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