Valsen Corporate

Vanuatu Securities Dealer License

  • Dealing in Securities is regulated in Vanuatu by the Vanuatu Dealers in Securities (Licensing) Act . Licences are granted by the Minister of Finance upon application to the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC). Vanuatu is favoured for its low capital requirements, making it perfect for start-ups.
    Key Features
    A Vanuatu Securities Dealer License allows for the conduct of the following business activities:
    • Option to sell your share certificates, debentures, loan stocks, certificates issuing, deposit taking, bonds and loans;
    • a right to subscribe for shares or debt securities;
    • proceeds of foreign exchange or forex;
    • proceeds of precious metals and commodities; and
    • trading on managed accounts.
    The definition of “dealing in securities” includes a requirement of an intention to make a profit. As a result, foreign exchange transactions that are intended for profit fall within this scope. Legal Requirements

    Requirements

    Description

    General
    • Corporate  vehicle permitted

    Vanuatu International Company
    • License application fee

    USD 190
    • Annual license fee

    USD 200
    • Representative license fee

    USD 100
    • Physical office in Vanuatu

    No

    Share capital or equivalent
    • Minimum paid up capital

    USD 2,000

    Directors
    • Minimum number

    1
    • Corporate directorship allowed

    Yes
    • Local director required

    No

    Shareholders
    • Minimum number

    1
    • Corporate shareholder allowed

    Yes
    • Local shareholder required

    No

    Company secretary
    • Required

    Yes
     Tax Treatment Vanuatu has no income tax, capital gains tax, tax on wealth, estate duty or inheritance tax. Duration to Set Up About 4 weeks Distinctive Benefits of Licence
    • Ease and speed of establishment
    • Friendly regulatory environment
    • Low capital requirements
    The Valsen Advantage
    • End to end comprehensive service
    • Speedy and efficient service
    • Expert advice on structuring options
    • Dedicated ongoing compliance support
    • Extensive network pool of service providers