Vanuatu — Financial Dealer Licence (FDL) | Forex
$190,000
Sold| Licence Type | Financial Dealer Licence (FDL) |
| Regulator | Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) |
| Governing Legislation | Financial Dealers Licensing Act CAP 70 |
| Approval | 2025 |
| Bank Account | Yes |
This is a ready-made Vanuatu company in Good Standing, licensed under a Financial Dealer Licence (FDL) issued by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC). Approved in 2025 with no active clients and zero liabilities, the company comes with a corporate bank account already opened, making it possible to begin onboarding clients almost immediately after acquisition.
Permitted Activities / Services
- Acquisition and disposition of securities and bonds
- Foreign exchange (FX) transactions — spot and deliverable forex
- Dealing in precious metals and commodities
- Client portfolio management — oversight and administration of client investment portfolios
- Payment processing — excluding third-party payments
Key Selling Points
Compliance Notes for Buyers
All FDL holders must register with the Vanuatu Financial Intelligence Unit (VFIU) and maintain a full AML/CTF compliance programme, including appointment of a dedicated Compliance Officer and quarterly reporting to the VFSC. Physical presence in Vanuatu — including a local office and resident staff — is also required under current VFSC rules. Annual licence renewal is mandatory, with a renewal fee of VUV 500,000 (approx. $4,400)