Corporate Finance Advisory
A specialist FSC licence for firms providing mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, corporate restructuring, and financial advisory services to corporate clients through Mauritius.
A Corporate Finance Advisory (CFA) licence is issued by the FSC under the Securities Act 2005 and enables the holder to provide corporate finance advisory services to companies and institutional clients. The CFA licence is specifically designed for advisory firms engaged in M&A advisory, capital markets transactions, and corporate restructuring.
Permitted Activities
A CFA licence holder may advise on mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, IPOs, private placements, corporate restructurings, and related financial transactions.
Target Clients
CFA licence holders typically serve corporates, private equity sponsors, family businesses, government entities, and institutional investors.
Capital Requirements
The FSC prescribes minimum capital requirements appropriate to the nature of corporate finance advisory activities.
Personnel Requirements
Key persons must have relevant qualifications and demonstrable experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or related disciplines.
Transaction Scope
Mauritius-based CFA firms are well-positioned to advise on cross-border transactions involving African, Asian, and Middle Eastern corporates.
Licensing Process
CFA licence applications require a detailed business plan, financial projections, and comprehensive compliance documentation.
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