{"id":5742,"date":"2026-02-03T12:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/?p=5742"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:31:25","slug":"crypto-license-in-poland-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/en-id\/blog\/crypto-license\/crypto-license-in-poland-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Poland CASP Cost: Is a CASP License in Poland Expensive? A Detailed Cost and Value Analysis in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crypto entrepreneurs now ask: <\/span>Is <\/span><\/i>the Polish CASP license<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/a> still<\/span><\/i> affordable, or has it become expensive?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The answer depends on your perspective. While the entry costs have risen significantly compared to the old regime, Poland remains one of the most cost-effective and strategically valuable jurisdictions in the European Union for obtaining a CASP authorisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Cost of Entry: Regulatory and Statutory Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n

When evaluating the expense of a license, the first layer is the direct fee paid to the national regulator, in this case, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Under the new regulatory regime, there is a transition from the previous <\/span>VASP license<\/span><\/a><\/span> system to the CASP license, reflecting updated requirements for crypto-asset service providers in Poland.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Application Fee<\/b><\/h3>\n

Under the <\/span>MiCA-aligned framework<\/span><\/a><\/span>, the application fee for a CASP license<\/a><\/span> in Poland is set at approximately 4,500 EUR.<\/span><\/p>\n

While this is a notable increase from the former VASP registration fee (which was roughly 130 EUR), it remains highly competitive within the EU. In larger financial hubs like France or Ireland, comparable licensing fees can be significantly higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This fee covers the KNF\u2019s extensive review process, which includes the Fit and Proper assessment of management and the technical audit of IT systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A detailed business plan is also a mandatory part of the application documentation, demonstrating financial robustness, operational structure, and compliance strategies to regulators.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related reading: Is It Possible to Establish a Poland CASP Company Remotely?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Supervisory Fees of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority<\/b><\/h3>\n

Once authorised, companies must contribute to the costs of market oversight. In Poland, this annual supervisory fee is typically calculated as a percentage of the company\u2019s (CASP\u2019s or a token issuer\u2019s) revenue, usually ranging between 0.4% and 0.5%, with a minimum floor of approximately 500 EUR. This pay-as-you-grow model is particularly advantageous for startups, as it ensures that the regulatory burden scales alongside the business’s success.<\/span><\/p>\n