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AOFAAnjouan Offshore Finance Authority

Country
Comoros
Jurisdiction
Government Reg.
Established in
2001
License search is not available for this regulator
15
Overall Rating
7
Licensed Brokers
Very Low
Transparency Index
Tier 3
Global Tier
The regulator
Updated

About AOFA

Tier 3
Brokers on the record
7
Retail leverage cap
Unlimited (no official cap)
Cost of a licence
$1,500–2,000

Founded in 2001, the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA) serves as the primary regulatory authority overseeing the financial sector in Anjouan, Comoros.

Empowered by the provisions of the Comoros Constitution of 2001, AOFA is entrusted with maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in supervising and regulating all financial activities within its jurisdiction.

AOFA plays a pivotal role in shaping and managing a stable and trustworthy financial ecosystem in the region.

Since its inception, the organization has remained committed to fostering a secure and transparent environment that enables the coexistence of financial security and economic growth.

Through the implementation of a comprehensive regulatory framework, AOFA ensures that all financial institutions operate in full compliance with established legal standards, thereby earning the confidence of both domestic stakeholders and international investors.

Core Objectives of AOFA

 

Regulation and Oversight of the Financial Sector

• AOFA is responsible for ensuring that all financial operations within Anjouan are conducted responsibly, transparently, and in full compliance with governing laws.

By enforcing a robust regulatory framework, the authority safeguards the interests of stakeholders and promotes stability across the financial system.

Promotion of Sustainable Economic Growth

• By fostering a secure and competitive financial environment, AOFA plays a crucial role in supporting long-term economic development.

Its regulatory efforts aim to encourage responsible investment, facilitate greater market access, and build an ecosystem that nurtures sustainable and balanced growth.

Prevention of Financial Crime

• AOFA is dedicated to protecting the financial system from illegal activities, including money laundering.

In accordance with the Money Laundering Prevention Act (Government Notice 008 of 2005), the authority enforces strict anti-money laundering (AML) measures to safeguard the integrity and security of the financial sector.

 

On the record

Established
2001
Country
Comoros
Oversight
Government body
Transparency
Very low
Public register
No online register on record
Email
info@anjouanoffshorefinanceauthority.org
Protection check

What a licence from AOFA protects

Under AOFA rules, client money at a licensed firm is covered by a compensation scheme.

3 facts on record
  • Compensation schemeNo deposit or investor protection scheme.
  • No complaints route
  • Maximum leverageUnlimited (no official cap)

How to verify a licence

AOFA does not publish an online register on the record. Ask the broker for its licence number and confirm it with the regulator directly before you deposit.

How to complain

No complaints route is recorded for AOFA. Complain to the firm in writing first; without an external route, the firm's own procedure is the only one on record.

These are the rules AOFA sets for the firms it licenses, read from its own record. They say nothing about how any one broker applies them, or which of its companies would hold your account; that is checked on each broker's own page.
Licensing terms

Getting licensed by AOFA

A licence from AOFA costs $1,500–2,000 to obtain on the record.

$1,500–2,000
Licence types
AOFA “Forex licences” lack international legal recognition after 2023; PSPs treat as unlicensed.
Business models allowed
International brokerage & asset management license, minimal oversight.
Cost to obtain
Initial application fee $1,500–2,000; license fee $10k–15k; annual renewal $5k–7.5k; authorized capital ≥$50k
Coverage
International offshore (global)
Not served
Foreign brokers and non-residents not allowed
Licensed brokers

Brokers licensed by AOFA

7 brokers on the Wikilix record hold a licence from AOFA, listed by Wikilix score.

7 brokers

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