Comoros International Brokerage & Clearing House License

The Comoros International Brokerage & Clearing House License is issued by the Offshore Finance Authority of Anjouan, Union of the Comoros.

Key Features

The International Brokerage & Clearing House License introduced in 2007 allows for the license holder to engage in activities such as:

• Stock Brokerage
• Securities Brokerage
• Financial Advisory
• Asset Management
• Fund Management
• Custody Services
• Transaction Clearing
• Payment Processing
• Currency Trading (FOREX)
• Issuance of Securities
• Underwriting of Securities
  

Legal Requirements

Requirements	Description
General
Corporate  vehicle permitted	International Business Company
Local physical office required	No
Share capital or equivalent
·         Minimum paid up capital	EUR 250,000
Directors
Minimum number	1
Corporate directorship allowed	Yes
Local director required	No
Shareholders
Minimum number	1
Corporate shareholders allowed	Yes
Local  shareholders required	No
Service Providers Required
Company Secretary	Yes

Tax Treatment

Income derived from sources outside Comoros are tax exempt

Duration to Set Up

About 8 weeks

Distinctive Benefits of Licence

• Privacy – strict laws concerning bank confidentiality protects the interests of clients
• Asset protection – assets deposited into a client’s account are protected against forfeiture
• Tax protection – favourable tax regime

The Valsen Advantage

• End to end comprehensive service
• Speedy and efficient service
• Expert advice on structuring options
• Dedicated ongoing compliance support
• Extensive network pool of service providers