VAST CRM
Company Registration & Licensing

Build The Company First,
Then Build The Brokerage

Set up the legal foundation for your brokerage with company incorporation, jurisdiction selection and licensing support structured around the business you plan to build.

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What Your Brokerage Needs

Six Foundations
Behind Every Brokerage

Launching a brokerage takes more than a company and a licence. The right operational, financial and technology foundations need to work together from the start.

  1. Company & Regulatory Setup

    Establish the legal entity, select the appropriate jurisdiction and prepare the regulatory framework required for your brokerage structure and target market.

  2. Liquidity & Market Connectivity

    Connect with suitable liquidity providers and market data sources to support the instruments, pricing and execution environment your brokerage plans to offer.

  3. Trading Infrastructure

    Choose the trading technology that fits your operating model and connect the required trading platforms, bridges and supporting infrastructure.

  4. CRM & Client Operations

    Give your team a central system for managing clients, accounts, onboarding, KYC workflows, partner activity and day-to-day brokerage operations.

  5. Payments & Financial Operations

    Connect suitable payment providers and build the workflows required for deposits, withdrawals, transfers and transaction management across your brokerage.

  6. Risk, Compliance & Reporting

    Put the right controls and reporting processes in place to monitor account activity, support compliance requirements and give your team visibility across the business.

Three Jurisdiction Models

Choose a Jurisdiction That Fits Your Business

Different regulatory models come with different requirements, costs, market access and ongoing obligations. The right structure depends on where and how you plan to operate.

  • Offshore

    Offshore jurisdictions can provide a relatively streamlined route for businesses whose target markets and operating model are compatible with the applicable regulatory framework.

    • Lower initial capital requirements in some jurisdictions
    • Streamlined regulatory structures
    • Flexible operating models
    • Market access depends on the jurisdiction
  • Flexible option

    Mid-Tier

    Mid-tier regulatory jurisdictions can offer a balance between regulatory oversight, operational requirements and access to international markets, depending on the specific jurisdiction.

    • Established regulatory framework
    • Structured compliance requirements
    • Broader business opportunities
    • Ongoing reporting and supervision

  • Onshore

    Onshore regulation typically involves more extensive licensing, capital, compliance and reporting requirements, with the specific obligations determined by the selected regulator and market.

    • Established regulatory oversight
    • Defined client protection requirements
    • Higher compliance obligations
    • Greater capital and operational requirements

How It Runs

Four Stages, From Setup to Launch

Bring the legal foundation, market connectivity, technology and client operations together through four clear stages.

  1. Stage 01

    Register & Regulate

    Register your company and complete the required regulatory, KYC and AML requirements to establish the foundation for your brokerage.

  2. Stage 02

    Choose Your Liquidity

    Select your preferred liquidity providers and market data feeds to support the instruments, pricing and execution environment you plan to offer.

  3. Stage 03

    Build Your Tech Stack

    Choose your trading platform, CRM and payment solutions, then connect the core technology your brokerage needs to manage its operations.

  4. Stage 04

    Launch & Onboard

    Bring your brokerage into operation and begin onboarding clients through the connected infrastructure prepared for your business.

Where You Can Set Up

Different Markets, Different Regulatory Paths

Forex and financial-services businesses operate under different regulatory frameworks across markets. Your suitable jurisdiction depends on the activities you plan to offer, your target clients and the applicable licensing requirements.

  • Mauritius

    • Financial services framework
    • FSC-regulated activities
    • International business structures

  • Dubai & UAE

    • Established financial markets
    • SCA & DIFC frameworks
    • Regional business hub

  • Cyprus

    • CySEC investment-firm framework
    • EU regulatory environment
    • Established financial-services market

  • Indonesia

    • Bappebti-regulated futures market
    • Local regulatory requirements
    • Domestic market focus

  • Malaysia

    • Capital-market regulatory framework
    • Licensing requirements
    • Regional market access

  • Seychelles

    • International financial framework
    • FSA-regulated activities
    • Offshore jurisdiction option

Questions About Registration & Licensing

Before You Start The Process

Common questions about company formation, licensing and preparing your brokerage for operation.

  • The timeline depends on the jurisdiction, company structure, documentation and regulatory process involved. Company incorporation and licensing can follow different timelines, while the completeness of the application and response time to regulatory queries can also affect the overall process. We can provide a more specific timeline once the jurisdiction and setup requirements are defined.

  • No. Licensing decisions are made by the relevant regulatory authority and depend on its requirements and assessment of the applicant. Our role is to help prepare the required documentation, structure the application and support the process, but final approval remains with the regulator.

  • Requirements vary by jurisdiction and licence type. They can include corporate documents, ownership and director information, business plans, financial information, compliance policies, AML documentation and other supporting materials. The exact checklist is determined by the applicable company and regulatory framework.

  • Yes. Your technology stack can be selected according to your business requirements. Trading platforms, CRM systems and payment providers can be evaluated and connected as part of the wider brokerage setup, subject to the requirements of the selected jurisdiction and relevant providers.

  • Once the required approvals and setup are complete, the business can move into its operational phase. This includes maintaining the required compliance processes, managing ongoing regulatory obligations and operating the technology, payment and client-management systems needed for the brokerage.