FSA Seychelles Securities Dealer
Cost
$10,000 application + $1,500 annual
Timeline
2-4 months
Capital
$50,000-$100,000
Securities Dealer Licence regulated by Financial Services Authority Seychelles.
Who it suits
Operators wanting low-cost offshore licensing without EU compliance load. Common for crypto-forex hybrids and aggressive-leverage retail brokers.
Compliance load
AML/CTF aligned with FATF, basic capital adequacy, light reporting.
The acquiring angle
Narrow acquirer acceptance, specialist offshore acquirers underwrite Seychelles operators. Tier-one EU acquirers will not without an additional EU-tier licence. Pricing 2.5-5% IC++ markup. Reserves 12-20%.
Notes and pitfalls
Seychelles brand is sometimes associated with lighter-touch operations, acquirers price defensively.
Reference information, not legal advice. Figures are typical ranges as of 2026.
FSA Seychelles questions.
How do acquirers view the FSA Seychelles licence?
Acquirer acceptance is Narrow. Narrow acquirer acceptance, specialist offshore acquirers underwrite Seychelles operators. Tier-one EU acquirers will not without an additional EU-tier licence. Pricing 2.5-5% IC++ markup. Reserves 12-20%.
What does the FSA Seychelles cost and how long does it take?
Cost: $10,000 application + $1,500 annual. Timeline: 2-4 months. Capital: $50,000-$100,000. These are typical ranges as of 2026; verify with the regulator before budgeting.
Does BZNpay help with FSA Seychelles applications?
No. We are an introducer to acquirers, not a licensing agent. We can tell you how this licence plays with the acquirer pool and introduce you to the partners whose appetite covers it.