AOFA - Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority

What is AOFA?

Established in 2001, the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA) serves as the main regulatory body for the financial sector in Anjouan, Comoros, under the Comoros Constitution of 2001.

AOFA is responsible for building and maintaining a transparent and sustainable financial ecosystem, protecting the interests of stakeholders while fostering an environment for economic growth. Through its comprehensive legal framework, AOFA supervises financial activities, combats money laundering, and enforces compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act (Government Notice No. 008/2005).

How does AOFA regulate forex brokers?

AOFA oversees brokers through a set of legal acts, including:

• International Business Companies Act 2005.
• International Business Companies Regulations 2005.
• International Insurance Act 2005.
• International Banking Act & Regulations 2005.
• Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority Act 2005.
• Anti-Money Laundering Act 2005.

How to verify a broker’s AOFA license

Investors can check licenses via the official AOFA register: https://anjouanoffshorefinanceauthority.org/anjouan-register/

Steps:

1. Visit the link and use Ctrl+F to search by company name, license number, or registration code.

2. Click “View” to see company details.

3. A valid license will display a certificate titled “International Brokerage and Clearing House License”, confirming authorization for forex brokerage services.

How to handle disputes with AOFA-regulated brokers

Each company profile page includes a complaint submission form for investors. However, it should only be used if there is reason to believe that a broker has violated the terms of its license.