Brokerage onboarding: a practical guide

To begin brokerage activities on the Tbilisi Stock Exchange (TSE), a company must fulfil the regulatory requirements prescribed by law and complete the internal registration procedures. TSE membership grants the right to use the exchange's trading infrastructure to place orders on behalf of clients. This guide outlines the key stages and required documentation.

Required documents

• Valid licence to trade in securities
• Company registration certificate and articles of association
• Identity document of the responsible officer
• Anti-corruption incompatibility declaration
• Bank guarantee or deposit application in accordance with TSE requirements
• Copy of AML/KYC policy

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Registration steps

From application submission to the start of trading, the process involves the following steps:

1. Submit the application and documents to the TSE membership department
2. Document verification by the exchange administration (7–14 working days)
3. Technical integration with the trading system and API configuration
4. Completion of a test session in the certification environment
5. Signing the agreement and confirming the fee structure
6. Opening of the first trading session

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For a full list of requirements and fee schedules, visit our About page or contact the membership department.