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Is STARTRADER safe and legit?

Short answer, from public records

STARTRADER states licences from FSCA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE and ASIC. We matched 2 on the regulator's own register (FSA Seychelles, ASIC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself.

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Licences

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  • ✓ On registerASIC 421210STARTRADER PRIME GLOBAL PTY LTD
  • Stated by brokerFSCA 52464
  • ✓ On registerFSA Seychelles SD049STARTRADER LIMITED · Checked on 17 Oct 2026
  • Stated by brokerFSC Mauritius GB24203371STARTRADER Financial Markets Limited
  • Stated by brokerCMA UAE 20200000241Cat 5, introduction only

Regulator warnings

All warnings

None naming the firm itself.

0 look-alike site warnings (these copy the name; they are not STARTRADER)

Real site: https://www.startrader.com/

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Scam red flags to check yourself

  • Someone contacts you first (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, dating apps) and offers to trade for you.
  • Guaranteed or fixed returns, or “no-loss” accounts.
  • A web address that is close to, but not exactly, the broker's real site.
  • Pressure to deposit more before you can withdraw, or “tax/fees” to release your money.
  • The licence number on the site doesn't match the regulator's register, or the company name differs.

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Questions

Is STARTRADER safe?

STARTRADER states licences from FSCA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE and ASIC. We matched 2 on the regulator's own register (FSA Seychelles, ASIC). We found no regulator warning naming the firm itself. We don't say whether a broker is safe for you. Check the licence number on the regulator's register before you deposit.

Is STARTRADER regulated?

STARTRADER states licences from FSCA, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, CMA UAE, ASIC. Which entity you sign up with depends on your country, and protections differ by regulator.

Are there fake STARTRADER websites?

We found no regulator warnings about look-alike sites for STARTRADER. Still type the address yourself: https://www.startrader.com/

Which STARTRADER company holds the FSA Seychelles licence (Seychelles)?

STARTRADER LIMITED, licence number SD049. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://fsaseychelles.sc/regulated-entities/capital-markets#tab-securities-dealer

Which STARTRADER company holds the FSC Mauritius licence (Mauritius)?

STARTRADER Financial Markets Limited, licence number GB24203371. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://opr.fscmauritius.org/

Which STARTRADER company holds the CMA UAE licence (UAE)?

Cat 5, introduction only, licence number 20200000241. This is what the broker or a source states; we haven't matched it on the register. Check it yourself on the register: https://www.sca.gov.ae/en/home.aspx

Which STARTRADER company holds the ASIC licence (Australia)?

STARTRADER PRIME GLOBAL PTY LTD, licence number 421210. We matched it on the regulator's own register. Check it yourself on the register: https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/asic-afs-licensee

Facts from public sources, not advice. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.