Financial Regulator Guide

FSC Mauritius License for Forex and CFD Brokers

FSC Mauritius regulates the country's non-bank financial services sector and global business. Some forex and CFD brokers operate through Mauritius entities licensed for investment activities. This guide explains how to verify an FSC Mauritius license, review the legal entity and understand the protection available before opening an account.

✓ Official register checked✓ Last updated: June 2026✓ 2 regulated brokers

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What is the FSC Mauritius license?

A simple explanation of the regulator, the strength of the license, and what to check before opening an account.

The Financial Services Commission Mauritius regulates the country's non-bank financial services sector and global business. Established in 2001, it licenses and supervises activities within its jurisdiction, including certain investment-dealer activities.

Some international forex and CFD brokers operate through Mauritius entities. The official Register of Licensees allows traders to check the legal company, license status and authorization category.

A broker group may use several entities for different countries. Traders should confirm that the Mauritius company in the register matches the entity named in the client agreement and review the license category before depositing funds.

The Financial Services Commission Mauritius regulates the country's non-bank financial services sector and global business. Established in 2001, it licenses and supervises activities within its jurisdiction, including certain investment-dealer activities. Some international forex and CFD brokers operate through Mauritius entities. The official Register of Licensees allows traders to check the legal company, license status and authorization category. A broker group may use several entities for different countries. Traders should confirm that the Mauritius company in the register matches the entity named in the client agreement and review the license category before depositing funds.

Why is the FSC Mauritius license important?

FSC Mauritius is the official regulator for non-bank financial services and global business in Mauritius. It performs licensing and supervisory functions and provides a public register where traders can check regulated entities.

For forex and CFD traders, the register helps verify whether the legal company promoted by a broker exists within the Mauritius regulatory framework. It can also show the relevant license category and status.

FSC Mauritius provides more transparency than an entity whose status cannot be independently verified. However, it is generally classified as offshore regulation and should not automatically be treated as equivalent to major UK, Australian or European authorities.

Traders should confirm the contracting entity, license category, account terms and withdrawal procedures. The broker's history, fees, platforms and additional licenses should also form part of the evaluation.

FSC Mauritius is the official regulator for non-bank financial services and global business in Mauritius. It performs licensing and supervisory functions and provides a public register where traders can check regulated entities. For forex and CFD traders, the register helps verify whether the legal company promoted by a broker exists within the Mauritius regulatory framework. It can also show the relevant license category and status. FSC Mauritius provides more transparency than an entity whose status cannot be independently verified. However, it is generally classified as offshore regulation and should not automatically be treated as equivalent to major UK, Australian or European authorities. Traders should confirm the contracting entity, license category, account terms and withdrawal procedures. The broker's history, fees, platforms and additional licenses should also form part of the evaluation.

Brokers regulated by FSC Mauritius

A list of brokers in the Broker Alarab database with license numbers, legal entities, and official verification links where available.

XS

XS⭐ 4.521 license

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License number	Legal entity	Status	Official verification
GB25204786	XS Trade Services Ltd	Active	Verify officially

License number

GB25204786

Status

Active

Legal entity

XS Trade Services Ltd

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Last license data check: September 15, 2026

Moneta Markets

Moneta Markets⭐ 41 license

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Moneta Markets

Moneta Markets⭐ 41 license

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License number	Legal entity	Status	Official verification
GB24203391	Moneta Markets Trading Limited	Active	Verify officially

License number

GB24203391

Status

Active

Legal entity

Moneta Markets Trading Limited

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Last license data check: September 15, 2026

How to verify a FSC Mauritius license?

Search steps in the FSC Mauritius register

1

Open the official register

Go to the regulator’s official website or register.

2

Search for the company

Use the company name or license number.

3

Match the details

Check the legal entity and license status.

To verify an FSC Mauritius license, open the official Register of Licensees and search using the full legal company name or license number. Review the current license status, category and activities associated with the entity.

Compare the official result with the regulatory information on the broker's website and the legal company named in the client agreement. Confirm that the account will be opened under the same Mauritius entity shown in the register.

Do not rely only on an FSC logo or certificate. Review official notices and warnings and check whether the license category covers the investment or brokerage services being offered.

To verify an FSC Mauritius license, open the official Register of Licensees and search using the full legal company name or license number. Review the current license status, category and activities associated with the entity. Compare the official result with the regulatory information on the broker's website and the legal company named in the client agreement. Confirm that the account will be opened under the same Mauritius entity shown in the register. Do not rely only on an FSC logo or certificate. Review official notices and warnings and check whether the license category covers the investment or brokerage services being offered.

Do not rely on the logo only

A regulator logo on a broker website is not enough. Always verify the license number and legal entity through the official register.

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FSC Mauritius license advantages

Advantages of FSC Mauritius regulation include an official authority and a public register for verifying the legal entity, license status and authorization category. This gives traders an independent source for checking a broker's regulatory claims.

Mauritius also maintains a defined framework for non-bank financial services and global business. The license can add transparency when the broker clearly discloses the contracting entity, account terms, withdrawal procedures and other regulatory approvals held by the group.

Advantages of FSC Mauritius regulation include an official authority and a public register for verifying the legal entity, license status and authorization category. This gives traders an independent source for checking a broker's regulatory claims. Mauritius also maintains a defined framework for non-bank financial services and global business. The license can add transparency when the broker clearly discloses the contracting entity, account terms, withdrawal procedures and other regulatory approvals held by the group.

Important points to watch

FSC Mauritius is generally viewed as an offshore regulator, and its investor-protection framework may differ from the rules applied by major UK, Australian or European authorities. It does not provide a statutory investor compensation scheme equivalent to the UK FSCS.

A broker may hold a Mauritius license while assigning some clients to a different legal entity. Traders should verify the license category, contracting company, withdrawal rules, client-money arrangements and complaint process before depositing funds.

FSC Mauritius is generally viewed as an offshore regulator, and its investor-protection framework may differ from the rules applied by major UK, Australian or European authorities. It does not provide a statutory investor compensation scheme equivalent to the UK FSCS. A broker may hold a Mauritius license while assigning some clients to a different legal entity. Traders should verify the license category, contracting company, withdrawal rules, client-money arrangements and complaint process before depositing funds.

Final thoughts on the FSC Mauritius license

An FSC Mauritius license provides an official way to verify Mauritius-regulated forex and CFD brokers, but it should be assessed as part of the broker's wider profile. Check the legal entity and license category through the official register, then review account terms, withdrawals, fees, platforms and any additional licenses held by the group.