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Seychelles Financial Services Authority(O-FSA)

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Total score 6.80 Points

https://fsaseychelles.sc

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Seychelles FSA Regulatory Tips

  1. The regulatory level is relatively loose
    The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Seychelles is the local official financial regulatory agency, and licensed financial companies must comply with the relevant regulations issued by the FSA. However, compared with major European and American regulators (such as FCA, ASIC, CySEC, etc.), FSA regulatory standards are relatively loose, and the compliance thresholds for capital requirements, customer protection, and fund isolation are relatively low.

  2. Non-resident business only
    The foreign exchange/securities and other financial business licenses issued by the FSA are mainly for the international market. It is prohibited to conduct related business in Seychelles, and the compliance requirements are mainly based on "offshore finance".

  3. Investment risks are borne by the investor
    Although companies with FSA licenses are legally qualified to operate, investors still need to pay attention to fund security, transaction transparency and the actual difficulty of subsequent dispute resolution when working with such institutions.

  4. Be wary of fake and cloned companies
    There are some platforms in the market that impersonate or forge FSA regulatory information. Before investing, you should verify the company’s true license information through the FSA official website and be wary of cloned websites and false authorization certificates.

  5. Limited channels for rights protection and complaints
    Compared with other regulators such as FCA and ASIC, FSA has limited response capabilities for investor fund tracing and dispute resolution. Once a dispute or loss occurs, cross-border rights protection is more difficult.

Seychelles FSA license query operation guide


RegulatorsQuery URL
https://fsaseychelles.sc
Organization Profile

Regulatory Introduction

The Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent government agency responsible for the regulation and development of the non-bank financial services industry in the Republic of Seychelles. The FSA was established in 2014 under the Financial Services Authority Act 2013 and was formerly known as the Seychelles International Business Authority (SIBA).

The FSA is responsible for supervising and regulating various non-bank financial institutions in Seychelles, including international business companies, securities brokers, capital market service providers, foreign exchange and contract for difference (CFD) brokers, insurance institutions, trusts and funds.
Its main functions include license approval, compliance supervision, combating money laundering and financial crime, protecting the interests of investors, and continuously promoting the standardization of the local financial services industry and its integration with international standards.

All financial institutions regulated by the FSA must have relevant license information available on their official websites. Investors can check the legitimacy and current license status of financial institutions through the FSA official website.

1. Query entry

2. Query steps

  1. After entering the homepage, click "Regulated Entities" or "Licensees" in the top menu bar
    This is usually located in the main navigation bar at the top of the homepage, or in the related links area at the bottom of the page.

  2. Select the corresponding category
    If you want to query foreign exchange brokers, please select "Securities Dealers" or "Capital Markets". If you want to query funds, trusts, etc., you can select the corresponding section.

  3. Enter company name or license number
    Enter the full English name of the company or its FSA registration number in the search box and click the "Search" button.

  4. View query results
    The system will display a list of licensed companies that match the input criteria. Click the target company name to view its detailed registration information, including license number, license type, company status (Active/Revoked), registered address, license effective/expiry date, etc.

  5. Verify legality and validity
    Check the company name, license number and license status to confirm its "Active" status. If the company cannot be found, or the status is "Revoked" or "Suspended", please be cautious.

Kind tips

  • The Seychelles FSA regulatory list is updated regularly. It is recommended to refer to the official website query results directly.

  • For institutions that cannot be found, please be vigilant and beware of fake clone companies and black market licenses.

  • If you encounter any English page that is difficult to understand, you can use the web translation function to assist you.


Contact Information
Tel

+248 4 380 800

Email

[email protected]

Online Consultation

https://fsaseychelles.sc

Office Address

FSA House, Roche Caiman, P.O. Box 991, Victoria, Mahé, Republic of Seychelles