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Vanuatu SDL, your simplest path towards a Forex license
It is
an archipelago made up of 83 islands in the Pacific Ocean, near Australia. You
can stand on the rim of an active volcano, explore virgin rainforests, and get
to know millennial tribes.
You can
hop between its heavenly islands to enjoy its beaches and snorkel through their
unique reefs, all while you meet one of the most friendly and welcoming local
populations you'll ever find.
It's
only logical that Vanuatu is considered the 4th happiest place in
the whole world.
And, if
all this is not enough, Vanuatu offers one of the best Citizenship by
Investment programs, with a low investment minimum and a swift processing
process.
Find
out more about Vanuatu´s citizenship program. Check out our Vanuatu CBI article.
Vanuatu
has fantastic benefits such as a solid private banking system, no fiscal
information exchange policy, and no taxes over global income.
The
archipelago has over 30 islands with some of the best beaches and diving,
snorkeling and fishing activities in the world, as well as access to clean
water, organic food, and fantastic beachside real estate.
The
islands of Vanuatu isfascinating not only for tourists but also for
entrepreneurs from all over the world. Vanuatu has tax advantages and is also a
highly developed financial center, which will allow you to reduce your tax
burden and increase profits. Besides, this jurisdiction presents attractive
financial options, such as obtaining a securities distribution license, opening
a bank account, or registering an offshore company.
In the
last ten years, the government of this country has attracted a lot of tourists,
who were amazed by the still undiscovered nature, the warm climate, and the
fresh and high-quality food products. This paradise is, without a doubt, a
place that has managed to preserve itself from the negative aspects of modern
civilization, adopting the positive characteristics at the same time.
Vanuatu
has the same attraction for tourism as it has for business, as it has grown
from a small and unknown country into a major global financial center. Several
international companies have settled in Vanuatu, bank accounts have been opened,
and stock exchange companies have been set up.
All
these aspects are exciting, but this time we will deal with only one: the
securities dealer's license, which is one of the easiest paths towards a Forex
brokerage business. This license has generated and continues to generate considerable
interest, and we will explain why.
To sum
up, this license brings benefits such as:
- Tax-free business
- Swift incorporation and licensing process
- Access to a top private banking system
- Reliable regulatory entity
- Small fees
- A multi-purpose license that will allow you to
invest in plenty of securities
What is a Securities Dealer's
License (SDL)?
This
license allows companies to work with securities. In other words, companies can
buy and sell securities such as bonds and stocks, trade currencies (FOREX),
trade assets on behalf of others, and also manage their profits.
This
license is ideal for brokers, hedge funds, stock distributors, investment
companies, and even banks from all over the world.
It is
stipulated in such a way that it allows you to cover as many financial
instruments as possible with just one permit. If you wish to invest in
securities either for your company or for third parties, an SDL license in
Vanuatu will be advantageous.
Another
advantageous feature of this license is that those companies who hold it can
legally invest their money or money from third parties, including foreign
companies, without limitation.
In
addition, Vanuatu-based companies and entrepreneurs are freed from virtually
all taxes: corporate, profit, inheritance, export capital, and exchange
activities.
The SDL
is issued by the Vanuatu Finance Commission, which is a reputable state body.
For this reason, the Vanuatu SDL license is recognized worldwide.
Even if
there's a growing demand for financial services, licenses are at an all-time
high of difficulty to obtain. Financial providers have too much pressure over
the rules and requirements to receive and retain a license. Capital
requirements and fees increase, taxes are also generally higher.
All
this has led medium-sized Forex companies to have fewer possibilities from
where to run their business. But there are still fantastic options out there,
such as the Vanuatu Securities Dealer's License.
Establishing
a Forex business in Vanuatu can open terrific benefits for you. Let's walk you
through some of them.
Why Vanuatu? Six reasons why you
should obtain an SDL in Vanuatu
Completely
tax-free
Vanuatu
doesn't have corporate taxes. Just as you read it. Financial entities may pay a
2 % tax rate over their Vanuatu-earned income, but offshore businesses are
generally tax-free. Thus, you can operate a tax-free business in Vanuatu as
long as your income is foreign-sourced.
Top
financial services
Vanuatu
has a robust offshore banking industry and terrific corporate service
providers. Don't be fooled by its size, Vanuatu can offer robust asset
protection and tax planning alternatives with international-level professionals
that are used to dealing with foreigners.
CBI
Program
Why
stop at a Forex business? You can become a Vanuatu citizen with a $130k
investment, a few requirements, and a two-month process. This will provide you
with the safety of a robust second passport and the opportunity to relocate
into a paradise with fantastic tax benefits.
Small
fees and minimum capital requirements
Vanuatu
has one of the smallest minimum capital requirements in all the world.
Thecapital should be of about $45k in the local currency (vatu), which is
surprisingly less than in most famous jurisdictions.
Swift
process
In
certain jurisdictions, such a process can take even a year. In Vanuatu, it is
amazingly swift. After submitting the application, you will obtain a response
from the Finance Commission in somewhere between two weeks and two months.
Multi-purpose
license
Even if
your main business is Forex, the SDL will provide you with the possibility to
deal with many different financial instruments, such as bonds and stocks. That
means that if you wish to expand your business, you don't need an additional
license, which comes with more paperwork, time, and costs. One license will
allow you to do all main financial operations.
How to
obtain a securities dealer's license in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu
is still the easiest jurisdiction to obtain a Security Dealer's license. The
island is acknowledged and accepted as a reputable, well-regulated licensing
jurisdiction.
The
process can be completed in only two to three months, but if your application
is complete from the beginning, it may take as little as two weeks.
The
Vanuatu SDL issues two simultaneous licenses: The company license and the
representative license. The first is the corporate license, and the second is a
license for the individual(s) who will be conducting the business and
representing the company.
The
first step is to incorporate an international company in Vanuatu before
applying for the SDL. This process is simple and takes about seven working
days.
All you
need to do issubmit an application form with the following documents and
information to the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission:
- Company name
- Name, passport, and address of directors and
shareholders
- Company constitution (this is how they call the
articles of association)
- Address of local registered office
- Corporate structure
After
registering your international company in Vanuatu, you can apply for the
license. It will require the following documents:
- KYC for the holder of the Representative's license
- Notarized passport copy
- Utility bill or bank statement
- Police record
- Business Plan
- AML/CTF Manual
- Application forms for Principal's and
Representative's License
- Reporting Entity Registration Form
- Compliance Officer Appointment Form
- $500 fee per representative license
Also,
prior to the release of the licenses, you must make a security deposit of VT 5m
(around $45k) with the Registrar of the Supreme Court. The deposit is
refundable when you cease business in Vanuatu.
At
present, the principal is usually the director and isn't required to have any
financial qualifications or experience. However, it is best for reputational
purposes, and the future of the company that the Director/representative is an
experienced person in the financial industry or at least has some
qualifications. We stress this is not a requirement in Vanuatu but is in most
other jurisdictions.
After
applying for and receiving the license, the principal licensee must:
- Apply for Professional Indemnity Cover (PIC)
- Register as a Reporting Entity
So, to
wrap it up, the process will be the following:
- Sending the required documents for the
international company
- Registering the IL
- Sending the required documents for the SDL
- Receiving a positive response for the SDL
- Opening a bank account
- Applying for the PIC
- Registering as a Reporting Entity
What activities can you carry out
with an SDL?
The
name is self-explanatory. It will allow you to deal in securities, which is
defined by the law as:
- Doing any of the following things (whether as a principal or an agent),
that is to say, making or offering with any person, or inducing or attempting
to induce any person to enter into or offer to enter into -
- Any agreement for or with a view to acquiring,
disposing of, subscribing for or underwriting securities, or lending or
depositing money to or with any industrial or provident society or building
society; or
- Any agreement the purpose or pretended purpose of
which is to secure a profit to any of the parties from the yield of securities
or by reference to fluctuations in the value of securities, and "deal in
securities" shall be construed accordingly.
So,
basically, it'll allow you to freely do business with financial instruments.
This includes dealing with:
- Shares
Securities issued by a corporation or a public
body, including:
- Debentures;
- Debenture stock;
- Loan stock;
- Bonds;
- Certifications of deposit;
- Rights
- Options
- Foreign exchange
- Precious metals
- Commodities
The potential of this license is that it will not only allow you to trade with Forex but expand your investment portfolio to almost every financial instrument available in the market. Also, you can manage investment portfolios for your clients. That's why it's a terrific license for Forex brokers, hedge funds, mutual funds, and investment firms in general, who have clients that want to invest in securities but don't want to pass through the stringent and costly licensing processes back home.
Who are we and what can we do for
you?
In
Mundo, along with NTL, we have 25 years offering top financial, investment, corporate,
immigration, and banking services around the world.
We
started doing business with one goal in mind: freedom. We want to help you do
business, invest, live, work, and freely safeguard your legacy.
And
this is especially necessary in these times where states impose new regulations
to hinder individual and economic liberties.
In all
this time,we've built an unmatched network of experts. We have a terrific
multidisciplinary team in Vanuatu to help you obtain a Forex license and start
operating your business.
What
can we do for you
We can
help you with every step of the process, including:
- Registration of a Vanuatu International Company.
- Application for the SDL.
- Creating an AML and KYC customer for the company.
- Appointing one of our experts as your AML
executive.
- Helping you locate and train an AML officer. He'll
be responsible for reporting to the authorities and for the company's AML
policy and procedures.
- Creating a business plan for the company.
- Advising on working software to manage accounts,
payments, exchanges, and all other necessary operations for you to run your
business.
- Opening a corporate bank account in Vanuatu.
- Nominee and professional representative services.
- Accounting, tax, and auditing consulting.
Vanuatu
is an ideal jurisdiction for mid-level Forex investors that don't want to deal
with the hefty capital requirements and stringent procedures that are now too
common in most jurisdictions. Plus, it comes with almost unparalleled tax
optimization and with the possibility to establish your business in a paradise
on earth.
What
are you waiting for? Contact us right now and obtain a Vanuatu Forex license!
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