FSCA-Regulated Category I FSP in South Africa

This company holds a valid FSCA Category I Financial Services Provider (FSP) licence in South Africa, authorising it to provide non-automated financial advice and intermediary services across a broad range of regulated financial products. The licence includes approval for crypto asset–related activities, making it suitable for businesses operating in the digital asset sector within the South African regulatory framework.

The approved scope covers securities, derivatives, participatory interests in hedge funds and collective investment schemes, money market instruments, long-term and short-term deposits, and short-term insurance products across both personal and commercial lines. The regulatory permissions provide flexibility for structuring the business across advisory, brokerage, crypto-related, and insurance intermediary models, subject to FSCA requirements.

The estimated ongoing operational cost is approximately USD 6,800 per month, which includes local director and key individuals, compliance oversight, accounting, and office-related expenses. This provides buyers with clear visibility on the regulatory and operational commitments associated with maintaining the licence.

Technology & Compliance Stack

• Compliance and regulatory framework in place
• Appointed key individuals and compliance function
• Ongoing AML and regulatory oversight
• Accounting and reporting structure included
• Office and administrative setup included

Services & Capabilities

• Crypto asset–related advisory and intermediary services
• Securities and financial instruments
• Derivative instruments
• Participatory interests in hedge funds
• Shares, bonds, and money market instruments
• Debentures and securitised debt
• Warrants, certificates, and other instruments
• Participatory interests in collective investment schemes
• Long-term and short-term deposits
• Non-automated financial advice and intermediary services