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 Financial Services Commission under the Securities Act 2005 and enables the holder to provide corporate finance advisory services to companies and institutional clients. Unlike the investment portfolio management focus of the Unrestricted and Restricted Investment Advisor licences, the CFA licence is specifically designed for advisory firms engaged in M&A advisory, capital markets transactions, debt and equity capital raising, corporate restructuring, and financial due diligence. Mauritius, with its strategic positioning and treaty network, provides an excellent base for corporate finance advisory firms serving African and Asian markets.
Permitted Activities
A CFA licence holder may advise on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, corporate takeovers, capital raising (debt and equity), initial public offerings, private placements, corporate restructurings, and related financial transactions. Portfolio management activities are not covered by this licence.
Target Clients
CFA licence holders typically serve corporates, private equity sponsors, family businesses, government entities, and institutional investors requiring independent financial advisory on significant transactions. The licence does not restrict client type in the same way as the investment advisory licences.
Capital Requirements
The FSC prescribes minimum capital requirements appropriate to the nature of corporate finance advisory activities. Requirements are generally lower than for portfolio management licences, reflecting the advisory rather than asset management nature of the business.
Personnel Requirements
Key persons must have relevant qualifications and demonstrable experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or related disciplines. FSC approval is required for all key persons prior to their appointment.
Transaction Scope
Mauritius-based CFA firms are well-positioned to advise on cross-border transactions involving African, Asian, and Middle Eastern corporates, leveraging the jurisdiction's treaty network, legal framework, and established professional services sector.
Licensing Process
CFA licence applications require a detailed business plan, transaction pipeline or indicative mandate evidence, financial projections, and comprehensive compliance documentation. PrimeLuxe manages the full application process and provides post-licensing compliance support.
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