{"id":2607,"date":"2024-03-14T13:43:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/?page_id=2607"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:06:12","slug":"malaysia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/en-kr\/crypto-license\/malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto License in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Legal Experts in Securing a Malaysia Crypto License<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span data-color=\"transparent\">Assistance in applying for the Malaysian <a href=\"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/blog\/crypto-license\/casp-vasp-dasp-explained\/\">crypto license<\/a> (Digital Assets Exchange Operator license). LegalBison guides entrepreneurs through obtaining a DAX license that provides benefits such as operating in a regulated FinTech environment and enhanced credibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Quick facts: Malaysia Crypto License<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col \/>\n<col \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><strong>License Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><strong>Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Regulator<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span data-color=\"rgb(229, 235, 255)\">The Securities Commission of Malaysia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Timeframe<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">from 18 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Government fees<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">from 5,000 USD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Minimal capital<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><span data-color=\"rgb(229, 235, 255)\">5,000,000 Malaysian Ringgit (about 1,050,000 USD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Corporate tax<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Key advantages<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">Prestigious and high-level license in Asia, clear and transparent process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><button class=\"whitespace-nowrap btn btn--small btn--blue\" type=\"button\" data-fancybox=\"\" data-src=\"#contact-form\">Book a free consultation<\/button><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/#organization\",\n      \"name\": \"LegalBison\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/\",\n      \"logo\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LegalBison_logo_with_white_background.png\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LegalBison_logo_with_white_background.png\",\n      \"telephone\": \"+44 204577 0974\",\n      \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"streetAddress\": \"Piekna 24 \/26A\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Warsaw\",\n        \"postalCode\": \"00-549\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"PL\"\n      },\n      \"sameAs\": [\n        \"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/company\/legalbison\"\n      ],\n      \"contactPoint\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ContactPoint\",\n          \"telephone\": \"+44 204577 0974\",\n          \"contactType\": \"customer service\",\n          \"areaServed\": \"GB\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ContactPoint\",\n          \"telephone\": \"+1 646 980 5589\",\n          \"contactType\": \"customer service\",\n          \"areaServed\": \"US\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"ContactPoint\",\n          \"telephone\": \"+65 3159 1377\",\n          \"contactType\": \"customer service\",\n          \"areaServed\": \"SG\"\n        }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/#expert-amar\",\n      \"name\": \"Amar Dzain\",\n      \"jobTitle\": \"Specialist - Associate\",\n      \"description\": \"Provides essential support to clients navigating the complexities of FinTech licensing and compliance.\",\n      \"worksFor\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/#organization\" },\n      \"sameAs\": [\n        \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amardzain\/\"\n      ],\n      \"knowsAbout\": [\n        \"Cryptocurrency\", \"Blockchain\", \"Fintech\", \"DeFi\", \"Banking\", \n        \"Forex Trading\", \"Company Formation\", \"Offshore Company Registration\", \n        \"Digital Payments\", \"Anti-Money Laundering\"\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"LegalService\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/crypto-license\/malaysia\/#service\",\n      \"name\": \"Crypto License in Malaysia\",\n      \"parentOrganization\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/#organization\" },\n      \"telephone\": \"+44 204577 0974\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/legalbison.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LegalBison_logo_with_white_background.png\",\n      \"priceRange\": \"0\",\n      \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"streetAddress\": \"Piekna 24 \/26A\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Warsaw\",\n        \"postalCode\": \"00-549\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"PL\"\n      },\n      \"description\": \"Navigate the licensing requirements for a Crypto License in Malaysia. 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