The Vanuatu VFSC securities dealer licence authorises investment management, fund management, and securities brokerage from Vanuatu — a cost-efficient offshore regulatory status for investment management businesses.
The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission licences securities dealers under the Securities Act 2010 — covering investment management, fund management, securities dealing, and securities advisory services. The Vanuatu securities dealer licence provides an offshore regulatory status for investment management businesses at a significantly lower cost and with faster approval than Tier 1 financial centres.
Marensa Advisory advises on Vanuatu VFSC securities dealer licence applications — for fund managers, investment managers, and securities advisers seeking an offshore regulatory platform.
Apply for a Vanuatu Securities Dealer LicenceThe Vanuatu securities dealer licence is designed for investment management and fund management businesses seeking an offshore regulatory presence.
A Vanuatu VFSC securities dealer licence provides a legitimate offshore regulatory platform for investment management businesses — at a cost and timeline appropriate for emerging managers building their track record.
Marensa Advisory advises on Vanuatu securities dealer licensing as part of an offshore fund management setup — combining Vanuatu regulatory status with Cayman or BVI fund vehicles.
Start the ConversationVanuatu VFSC is an offshore regulator — not recognised as equivalent to Tier 1 regulators by most institutional investors. Institutional capital typically requires Tier 1 regulatory status (Singapore MAS, UK FCA, etc.). Vanuatu licensing is appropriate for private client and HNWI investment management in the early stage.
Yes — a Vanuatu VFSC-licensed investment manager can manage a Cayman-domiciled fund under an investment management agreement, subject to any applicable Cayman regulatory permissions. This structure combines Vanuatu's cost-efficient regulatory status with Cayman's globally recognised fund vehicle.
VFSC requires that the licensed entity has a Vanuatu presence — at minimum a registered office in Vanuatu. Key management does not need to be physically based in Vanuatu, but the compliance framework must be maintained.
Both are offshore regulatory options for investment managers. BVI FSC investment manager licensing (SIBA) has greater institutional recognition than Vanuatu VFSC and is more widely accepted by Cayman fund depositaries and administrators. Vanuatu is lower cost and faster. The choice depends on target client base and fund structure.