Structures / IA
Investment Adviser
FSC-regulated investment advisory licensing under the Securities Act 2005.
A Mauritius Investment Adviser Licence authorises the holder to advise on securities transactions, manage portfolios under mandate, and provide corporate finance advisory. Three categories: Unrestricted, Restricted, and Corporate Finance Advisory.
At a glance
- Statute
- Securities Act 2005
- Categories
- Unrestricted, Restricted, Corporate Finance
- Capital
- Unrestricted: MUR 600,000 · Restricted: MUR 500,000 · Corporate Finance Advisory: MUR 1,000,000
- Team
- CO + MLRO + Deputy MLRO
- Tax
- Income derived by an FSC-licensed investment adviser may qualify for an 80% partial exemption, subject to the applicable statutory and substance conditions
- Setup
- 8–12 weeks. All timelines are indicative and subject to completeness, FSC review, regulatory queries and approval.
Licence category comparison
Investment Adviser — Unrestricted
Permitted Activities
Portfolio management and advisory
Minimum Capital
MUR 600,000
Other Requirements
CO + MLRO + Deputy MLRO, AML/CFT framework
Investment Adviser — Restricted
Permitted Activities
Advisory only
Minimum Capital
MUR 500,000
Other Requirements
CO + MLRO + Deputy MLRO, AML/CFT framework
Investment Adviser — Corporate Finance Advisory
Permitted Activities
Corporate finance advisory (M&A, capital raises, listing advisory)
Minimum Capital
MUR 1,000,000
Other Requirements
CO + MLRO + Deputy MLRO, AML/CFT framework
Capital requirements and permitted activities are subject to FSC approval. Contact us for current regulatory details.
Used for
- 01
Portfolio management and discretionary advisory
- 02
Corporate finance advisory (M&A, capital raises)
- 03
Securities advisory for institutional and retail clients
- 04
Family office discretionary mandates
Ongoing obligations
- 01
Compliance Officer, MLRO and Deputy MLRO appointed
- 02
AML/CFT framework and procedures
- 03
Client money segregation procedures
- 04
Conflict-of-interest framework
- 05
Annual FSC reporting and ongoing compliance
Designed For
Wealth managers
Portfolio management and advisory services under a regulated umbrella.
Corporate finance firms
Advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises.
Investment consultants
Securities advisory for institutional and retail clients.
Family offices
Discretionary portfolio management for HNWI families.
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