Crypto License in Malta
Everything you need to know about the crypto license in Malta. Contact us for a personalized consultation.
- High-level licensing for all crypto professionals
- Clear and transparent process
- Provide investment advices and consulting in the crypto industry
- Reputed jurisdiction in the IT and FinTech areas
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MiCA Regulation in Malta
The Maltese VASP license is no longer available, as it has been replaced with the MiCA CASP License in Malta. Please click the link to find out more information.
The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR or MiCA for short) is an European regulation that started to apply to every European Union jurisdiction in June 2024. The last leg of the regulation was enforced in December 2024. Since then, member states of the EU are liable to enforce these regulations, applicable to crypto licensed company in Europe.
Cost of a Crypto License in Malta
Learn more about our service packages to register a crypto company in Malta.
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Request a free consultation on setting up a crypto licensed company in Malta
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Registration as VASP with the Regulator
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Basic (mandatory) AML/KYC Policy
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Full communication with VASP Issuing authority for obtainment of authorization
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Translated and apostilled set of corporate documents
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Assistance in opening Business account for crypto operating activity
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Assistance in formulating requirements, finding, interviewing and written agreement with AML/MLRO for your crypto company
Full turnkey crypto company formation and support in all necessary aspects
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Registration as VASP with the Regulator
-
Registered legal company address for 1 year
-
Basic (mandatory) AML/KYC Policy
-
Full communication with VASP Issuing authority for obtainment of authorization
-
Translated and apostilled set of corporate documents
-
Assistance in opening Business account for crypto operating activity
-
Assistance in formulating requirements, finding, interviewing and written agreement with AML/MLRO for your crypto company
Full turnkey crypto company formation and support in all necessary aspects
-
Initial consultation
-
Turnkey Company Formation
-
Registration as VASP with the Regulator
-
Registered legal company address for 1 year
-
Basic (mandatory) AML/KYC Policy
-
Full communication with VASP Issuing authority for obtainment of authorization
-
Translated and apostilled set of corporate documents
-
Assistance in opening Business account for crypto operating activity
-
Assistance in formulating requirements, finding, interviewing and written agreement with AML/MLRO for your crypto company
General information about Malta Crypto License
Possible crypto activities with a Malta VASP license
Depending on the Class level of the Maltese VASP license, different virtual assets services can be provided.
- DeFi project (Class 1)
- Custody (Class 2)
- Fiat to crypto (Class 4)
- Crypto exchange (Class 4)
- ICO (Class 4)
- ITO (Class 4)
Who regulates crypto companies in Malta?
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single regulator of crypto services in Malta
Requirements to obtain the crypto license in Malta
To successfully apply and obtain a crypto license in Malta, a project should meet the following requirements:
- Incorporate a legal structure in Malta
- Being in the loop of fundamental changes to legal requirements
- An extensive business plan and/or a white paper
- Contract a financial insurance for your clients’ funds
- Local personnel to administrate the company in Malta
- Certificate of an absence of criminal records issued for all participants that is no older than 3 months
- Minimum share capital
Process to get the crypto license in Malta
The process to apply and secure a crypto license in Malta can be broken down into the following steps:
- Appoint a VFA agent
- Prepare whitepaper
- Prepare the business plan
- Register the company and hire the personnel
- Complete the MFSA due diligence
- Submit application for an in principle approval
- Suitable activities with this license
- Regulatory authorities in Malta
- Requirements
- Licensing Process
Possible crypto activities with a Malta VASP license
Depending on the Class level of the Maltese VASP license, different virtual assets services can be provided.
- DeFi project (Class 1)
- Custody (Class 2)
- Fiat to crypto (Class 4)
- Crypto exchange (Class 4)
- ICO (Class 4)
- ITO (Class 4)
Who regulates crypto companies in Malta?
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single regulator of crypto services in Malta
Requirements to obtain the crypto license in Malta
To successfully apply and obtain a crypto license in Malta, a project should meet the following requirements:
- Incorporate a legal structure in Malta
- Being in the loop of fundamental changes to legal requirements
- An extensive business plan and/or a white paper
- Contract a financial insurance for your clients’ funds
- Local personnel to administrate the company in Malta
- Certificate of an absence of criminal records issued for all participants that is no older than 3 months
- Minimum share capital
Process to get the crypto license in Malta
The process to apply and secure a crypto license in Malta can be broken down into the following steps:
- Appoint a VFA agent
- Prepare whitepaper
- Prepare the business plan
- Register the company and hire the personnel
- Complete the MFSA due diligence
- Submit application for an in principle approval
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Alternatives to a crypto license in Malta
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being worthy alternatives to a crypto licensed company in Malta:
Crypto License in British Virgin Islands
on request-
0% Taxes
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Fast set-up
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Easy to start
Crypto License in Cayman Islands
on request-
0% Taxes
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Crypto-Friendly
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Minimal requirements
Crypto License in Finland
on request-
Prestigious Nordic jurisdiction
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Reliable and trusted framework
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Simple authorization process
Crypto License in Gibraltar
on request-
Low taxes
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Flexible license
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Crypto-friendly country
Crypto License in Switzerland
on request-
8.5% CIT
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Flexible framework
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Financial prestige
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High reputation
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Financial business hub
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Offshore jurisdiction
About Crypto License in Malta
Yes. If you provide us with a description of your project, we will let you know what is the fitting framework.
Yes. Though there are no explicit residency requirements in Malta, your crypto company is expected to have substance there. Therefore, hiring a resident director to manage the domestic requirements is advisable and beneficial to the company operations.
Yes. Your company must have substance in Malta, which in turn means you need to have a physical office, not just a letterbox.
Yes. The nature of banks working with crypto businesses, especially in the EEA is changing almost on a daily basis. Our professionals know the solutions that do.
Start your crypto company today
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Legal experts in designing solutions for crypto licensing worldwide.
Corporate finance specialist and expert about FinTech regulations worldwide.