Regulator

Offshore licensing

VFSC regulated brokers

Vanuatu Financial Services Commission, Vanuatu

49 brokers list VFSC in our register. The VFSC licenses dealers in securities in Vanuatu, a popular offshore base for retail forex brokers.

Brokers listed
49
Trusted or better
13
Caution or worse
36
Regulator country
Vanuatu

What VFSC protection means

General facts about the regime. What applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.

  • Licensees are supervised under Vanuatu law.
  • There is typically no investor compensation scheme for clients.
  • Leverage is generally not capped as it is in the UK or EU, and enforcing rights across borders is difficult.

Offshore licensing. Licensing regimes often aimed at clients outside the jurisdiction. Usually no investor compensation scheme, lighter rules and a harder route to redress.

How to check the VFSC register

  1. 01

    Open the Vanuatu FSC website (www.vfsc.vu).

  2. 02

    Search for the licensee's name.

  3. 03

    Confirm the licensed legal entity is the company named in your account terms, and that its status is current.

  4. 04

    Check the licence or permissions cover the products you want to trade.

Vanuatu FSC website

Brokers that list VFSC

Sorted by score, best first. A listing is a pointer to check, not proof of a current licence.

Verdicts for VFSC brokers

How the brokers that list this regulator are spread across our verdict bands.

  • Strongly Trusted

    A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    0
  • Trusted

    A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.

    13
  • Proceed With Caution

    Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.

    36
  • High Risk

    The evidence points to material risk. Prop firms only.

    0
  • Avoid

    Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

    0
  • Not yet rated

    We hold a record but have not assigned a score. Not a judgement.

    0

VFSC: frequently asked questions

What protection does a VFSC licence give clients?
Licensees are supervised under Vanuatu law. There is typically no investor compensation scheme for clients. Leverage is generally not capped as it is in the UK or EU, and enforcing rights across borders is difficult. These are general facts about the regime; what applies to you depends on the licensed entity and your client category.
How many brokers list VFSC in your register?
49 of the brokers in our register list Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC). Records are refreshed as new regulator information is checked, and a listing here is a pointer, not proof of a current licence.
How do I check a VFSC licence?
Open the Vanuatu FSC website and search for the licensee's name. Confirm the licensed legal entity matches the company in your account terms and that its status is current.
Does a licence mean a broker is safe?
No. A licence shows a regulator authorised a specific legal entity for specific activities. It does not guarantee the firm will not fail or treat clients fairly. Check the entity you actually contract with, and that its status is current.

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