Kenia

Kenya boasts a growing and dynamic economy, with a rising interest in FX and CFDs trading. This presents an opportunity for brokers to tap into a new and expanding market.

Kenya is a leader in mobile phone penetration and financial technology (FinTech) in Africa, creating a favorable environment for online brokerage activities.

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regulates the Kenyan FX and CFDs market, providing a framework for investor protection and market stability. The CMA regulations are still evolving to keep pace with the dynamic FinTech sector, potentially offering flexibility for innovative brokers.

Collaboration with International Bodies: The CMA actively collaborates with international regulatory bodies, demonstrating a commitment to international best practices.
Entorno fiscal favorable: Kenya offers a relatively competitive corporate tax rate compared to some regional neighbors.
Government Support: The Kenyan government has shown support for the development of the FinTech sector, potentially creating a supportive environment for FX and CFDs brokers.

Get in touch with us to learn more about Heaving a FX CFD license in Kenya

Jurisdicción: Kenia
Regulador: Kenya Capital Markets Authority
Nombre de la licencia: Non Dealing Online Foreign Exchange Broker
Productos permitidos (CFD sobre todos/algunos activos): Divisas y CFD
Actividades permitidas (Broker/MM): Broker only
Pasaporte: N/A
Limitaciones de apalancamiento: Ninguno
Requisitos de estructura (1TP5Accionistas/directores/oficiales, MLRO): Minimum of 4 Shareholders; Minimum 3 Directors (not based in Kenya); 1 CEO (Kenya based); 1 CFO (Kenya based); 1 Compliance Officer (Kenya based); 1 Local Director / Representative (Kenya based); Risk Manager (typicaly 1 of the Directors); Internal Auditor (Kenya based, may be outsourced)
Requisitos básicos (plan de empresa, sitio web. exigencias de la UBO, antecedentes profesionales: Detailed business plan incl. 3 years financial forecast. CEO and Local Director / Representative must meet minimum education and experience requirement; CFO and Compliance Officer must be admitted and registered in Kenya with their respective professional bodies.
Presencia física local (oficina local y personal local): Local Office; 1 CEO (Kenya based); 1 CFO (Kenya based); 1 Compliance Officer (Kenya based); 1 Local Director / Representative (Kenya based); External Auditor
Seguro: No es necesario
Segregación de los fondos de los clientes: Obligatorio (debe abrir 2 cuentas bancarias - 1 corporativa y 1 para los fondos de los clientes)
Tipo del impuesto de sociedades: 37.5% (but a lot of expenses may be deducted)
Capital mínimo obligatorio: $300,000 USD
Plazo de expedición de la licencia (a partir de la presentación): 4-8 Months
Nivel de clemencia reglamentaria (básico, intermedio, complejo): Complejo
Validez de la licencia: Sin fecha de caducidad
Frecuencia de los informes (mensual/trimestral/anual): AML Reports; Annual Audited Financial Statements;

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