Crypto licensing (VASP)
VASP, CASP and crypto registrations.
Neurobay
Neurobay is a business consultancy in the United Kingdom that supports crypto licensing and AML/KYC work for firms targeting the United Arab Emirates. The…
NeosLegal
NeosLegal is a legal practice for Web3 and digital assets, founded by Irina Heaver in 2016. Its work centres on the United Arab Emirates, with the Cayman…
Moonstone Compliance
Moonstone Compliance is a South African licensing and compliance provider for the financial sector and part of the Moonstone Group. The entity is Moonstone…
Maxcorp
Maxcorp is a corporate and fintech services provider headquartered in Tallinn. The entity is MAXCORP PLC, with an office at Tornimae Business Center, Tornimae…
Masthead
Masthead is a South African consultancy that helps financial companies with licences and ongoing compliance. Its address is 1st Floor, Park Terraces, Golf…
Manimama
Manimama is a legal and consulting team working with digital assets and international corporate structures. It offers crypto licensing, AML/KYC, business plans…
Mamo TCV
Mamo TCV is a Maltese law firm that supports payment and e-money institutions, including licensing and EU market entry. Its fintech practice also covers crypto…
LegalBison
LegalBison is a consultancy for launching regulated fintech businesses: payment institutions, e-money companies and crypto projects. The entity is STANDARD…
Legal Pilot
Legal Pilot is a legal consultancy for crypto, fintech and gaming projects. It offers licensing, structuring, compliance and bank onboarding support, and its…
Legal Paradox
Legal Paradox is a Mexican law firm for fintech and digital assets, founded in 2017. It supports IFPE and IFC licensing, VASP and Banxico questions, AML/CFT…
Legal Nodes
Legal Nodes is a legal support platform for technology and Web3 projects that works through a network of specialists. This differs from a single local law…
Lawskar
Lawskar is a legal adviser offering crypto licensing support, including the Polish CASP authorisation and projects in El Salvador. It lists Poland and El…
Lawrange
Lawrange is a legal team that supports crypto startups and MiCA/CASP projects in European jurisdictions. Its markets are Czechia, Poland, Lithuania, Spain and…
Law & Trust International
Law & Trust International is an international legal and corporate practice that supports payment and crypto projects. The legal entity named is LANDT LEGAL…
InteliumLaw
InteliumLaw is a law firm with office contacts in the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus. It helps blockchain projects with licensing or registration, corporate…
InnReg
InnReg is a US fintech compliance consultant, incorporated as InnReg LLC, that helps with money transmission and cryptocurrency licensing models. It is located…
ILP Abogados
ILP Abogados is a Spanish law firm with a financial regulation practice. It supports MiCA and CASP authorisation, AML and DORA compliance, and represents…
Holley Nethercote
Holley Nethercote is an Australian law firm, registered as a Pty Ltd (ACN 068 367 046) and founded in 1995. It helps local and international companies obtain…
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Licensing a crypto business
Exchangers, custodians, OTC desks, crypto payment gateways and wallet providers fall under virtual asset regulation in most developed markets. This subsection lists law firms and consultants that handle VASP registrations, CASP authorisation under MiCA and other crypto licences.
Key regimes in brief
- EU — MiCA: crypto-asset service providers need CASP authorisation from a national regulator, which can then be passported across the EU. National VASP registrations are being replaced during the MiCA transition period.
- UK: registration with the FCA for cryptoasset businesses under money-laundering rules, with additional rules for promotions.
- UAE / Dubai: dedicated virtual asset regimes in Dubai and in free zones, each with its own scope.
- Other directions often discussed: Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Estonia, Cyprus, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada (MSB with virtual currency), El Salvador and Kazakhstan's AIFC.
Requirements and timelines change frequently; confirm the current position with your adviser before planning.
What a VASP or CASP application usually needs
- A legal entity with real management, often local directors and an office.
- AML/CFT framework, risk assessment and an appointed MLRO — see compliance outsourcing.
- KYT and wallet screening and Travel Rule procedures.
- Custody and safeguarding rules for client assets, IT security policies.
- Under MiCA: capital requirements by service type, governance, white papers for certain tokens.
Choosing an adviser
- Recent applications handled with the same regulator.
- Whether they also help with crypto-friendly banking and incorporation.
- Clear fee structure and what happens if the regulator asks for changes.
Using the page
Filter by country: Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, UAE, UK. Related: crypto infrastructure and crypto processing. Nominal hub is a directory, not a legal adviser — post a request to get proposals.