Vanuatu VFSC Securities Dealer
Cost
$15,000-$30,000 setup + $5,000 annual
Timeline
2-4 months
Capital
$50,000
Securities Dealer Licence regulated by Vanuatu Financial Services Commission.
Who it suits
Operators seeking offshore forex/securities licensing with light regulatory load. Updated framework post-2019 added more substance than SVG.
Compliance load
AML/CTF, basic capital adequacy, audit requirements (post-2019 reforms strengthened this).
The acquiring angle
Slightly broader acquirer acceptance than SVG since Vanuatu actually regulates forex/securities. Specialist offshore acquirers underwrite. Pricing 2.5-5% IC++ markup.
Notes and pitfalls
Vanuatu remains permissive-tier, acquirer pool narrower than EU or Australia. Combine with FSC Mauritius for broader access.
Reference information, not legal advice. Figures are typical ranges as of 2026.
Vanuatu VFSC questions.
How do acquirers view the Vanuatu VFSC licence?
Acquirer acceptance is Narrow. Slightly broader acquirer acceptance than SVG since Vanuatu actually regulates forex/securities. Specialist offshore acquirers underwrite. Pricing 2.5-5% IC++ markup.
What does the Vanuatu VFSC cost and how long does it take?
Cost: $15,000-$30,000 setup + $5,000 annual. Timeline: 2-4 months. Capital: $50,000. These are typical ranges as of 2026; verify with the regulator before budgeting.
Does BZNpay help with Vanuatu VFSC 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.