Licenses for Sale/Acquisition
Licenses for Sale/Acquisition
Applying for new licenses can take time and incur more cost than taking over an existing licence. Purchasing a readily saleable financial licence not only save time and sometimes, cost.
Readily Available Licenses for Sale
We have an array of licenses ready to sell according to your specific needs – From Forex to Trading. Having experience with companies of various sizes and in multiple jurisdictions, these exchanges are highly regulated, audited, and, in some cases, certified.
Purchasing financial licences can be one of the most complex and comprehensive processes in the sector. Over the years, Desfran has developed a rigorous certification and execution process that makes the acquisition procedure seamless and hassle-free for our clients.
Acquiring Existing Financial Licence
If you have a financial licence to sell, Desfran can assist you with the sale. Having over a decade of experience in financial licence transactions, we have an extensive network around the world that is able to connect you with a prospective buyer. On top of that, our consultants follow through the sale procedure ensuring paper works, filings and submission of appropriate documentation are thoroughly completed.
Currently Available Licenses

Singapore Money Exchange License
Jurisdiction Singapore Type of License Money-changing Licensee Money-changing licensees provide only money-changing services Year of Licensing 2011 Office At Singapore Money Exchange Lane (Arcade) in CBD, lease until September 2022 Bank Accounts 2 Local bank accounts Others Clean record with no legal issues Note: Proof of funds required as well as KYC of potential

UK FCA Appointed Representative (AR) License
Customer Type: Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment) Investment Type Certificates representing certain security Commodity Future Commodity option and option on commodity future Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet) Debenture Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract) Government and public security

Dubai DMCC Diamond Trading License with Active Bank Account
Customer Type: Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment) Investment Type Certificates representing certain security Commodity Future Commodity option and option on commodity future Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet) Debenture Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract) Government and public security

Cyprus CIF Broker-Dealer STP Licensed Firm
Description of the License The CIF being sold is authorized by CySEC to offer the following investment services: Foreign exchange services where these are connected to the provision of investment services Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments, including custodianship and related services Execution of orders on behalf of clients Reception and transmission of orders in

Singapore MAS Capital Markets Services (CMS) License Firm
Details of this Transaction1. The Firm was incorporated in 1999, licensed in late 2010s.2. Shares capital requirement is SGD2,000,000 (about USD1,500,000).3. Liquidity requirement as prescribed by MAS is SGD1,000,000 (about USD750,000)4. Capital Markets Services License include the following permissions: a. Dealing in Capital Markets Products i. Spot Foreign Exchange Contracts for

Belize International Financial Services Commission License (IFSC)
After obtaining an IFSC license, a company will be able to engage in the following activities: Money transmission services Payment processing services Trading in foreign exchange Trading in financial and commodity-based derivative instruments and other securities (e.g., futures, options, interest rates, foreign exchange instruments, shares, stock, contracts for differences etc.) Brokerage, consultancy or advisory services

Hong Kong SFC License (Type 1,4,9)
License expiry date: No limitationBusiness nature:– HK and US Stock Brokerage– HK And Global Futures Brokerage Low Latency Warrant Trading System Gold Market Marker of HKEX– US Stock Cross-Market Trading System– Securities Trading Consultation Services– Futures Trading Consultation Services– Discretionary Account Management– Investment Education Type of License (Regulated Activity) – Type 1,4,9License Conditions – T9

MT4 Mainlabel License
Details of this transaction Incorporated in Seychelles in 2018 Entity holds an MT4 mainlabel license Option for payment in Cryptocurrency

Cyprus CySEC CIF STP/ MM Forex License
Description of the License The CIF being sold is authorized by CySEC to offer the following investment services: Foreign exchange services where these are connected to the provision of investment services Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments, including custodianship and related services Execution of orders on behalf of clients Reception and transmission of orders in

Mauritius Investment Dealer License for sale
Type of License: Investment Dealer Broker License Type of Company: Global Business License (1) and the company is in good standing Date of Licensing: Licensed in 2021 Directors: 4 fit and proper directors in place and approved according to FSC guidelines Shareholders: Nominee shareholder in place and available to stay during the process of acquisition

[SOLD] Hong Kong SFC License (Type 1,2,4,5,9)
Corporate Information Place of Incorporation Hong Kong Corporate History Since 2008 Business Nature SFC Regulated business SFC Regulated Activities Type 1 – Dealing in Securities Type 2 – Dealing in Futures Contracts Type 4 – Advising on Securities Type 5 – Advising on Futures Contracts Type 9 – Asset Management Shareholding Structure BVI holding Company

South Africa Financial Service Provider (FSP) Forex License
Category I: A Category I FSP renders financial services other than Discretionary FSP, Hedge Funds FSP, Administrative FSP (Insurance Contracts or Policies) and Assistance Business FSP. Category Description Advice Automated Advice Non-automated Intermediary Scripted Intermediary Other CATEGORY 1 Shares x Money market instruments x Debentures

UK Authorised Payment Institution (API) License
FCA Permissions: a) Services enabling cash placement on a payment account b) Services enabling cash withdrawals from a payment account c) Execution of payment transactions (not covered by a credit line) d) Execution of payment transactions (covered by a credit line) e) Issuing payment instruments or acquiring payment transactions f) Money remittance A ‘passport’ enables

[SOLD] Profile of an SFC Licensed Corporation 證監會持牌公司的資料
Type of Licence (RA) Type 1,2,4,5,9 Licence Conditions Type 1, Dealing in Securities (HK Stock Trading, US Stock Trading, Margin Financing) Type 2, Dealing in Futures Contracts (HK Futures and Options, Global Futures and Options.) Type 4, Advising on Securities Type 5, Advising on Futures Contracts Type 9, Asset Management (For Type 9 regulated activity,

Singapore MAS Registered Fund Management Company (RFMC)
Permissible Activities: Carrying on business in fund management with no more than 30 qualified investors (of which no more than 15 may be funds or limited partnership fund structures) AND the total value of the assets managed does not exceed S$250 million. Details of this transaction 1. The Firm was incorporated in 2019, licensed in

Full Estonian Crypto Exchange License
Provide virtual currency wallet & exchange between fiat/crypto service providers and end-users. The owner is currently based in Spain while the company is registered in Estonia. Have a registered EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) trademark. The platform is fully tested and ready to be launched and promoted. All the compliance are up to date.


Singapore MAS Major Payment Institution (MPI) License
Permissible Activities: Major payment institutions are licensed and regulated under the Payment Services Act (“PS Act”) to provide payment services without being subject to the specified thresholds. The thresholds are set out in section 6(5) of the PS Act. In summary, these are: S$3 million monthly transactions for any payment service (other than e-money account


UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Matched Principal Broker License
Customer Type: Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail (Investment) Investment Type Certificates representing certain security Commodity Future Commodity option and option on commodity future Contract for Differences (excluding a spread bet and, a rolling spot forex contract and a binary bet) Debenture Future (excluding a commodity future and a rolling spot forex contract) Government and public security

Bahamas Securities Dealer License
The legislative regime regulating securities intermediaries in The Bahamas was recently overhauled by the introduction of the Securities Industry Act, 2011. This has led to the attractiveness of the jurisdiction as a hub for entities engaged in conducting securities business in or from The Bahamas. Key Features The Securities Industries Act, 2011 provides for the
