Cryptoasset & Digital Asset Licence — European Union (MiCA)
EU-wide passporting across all EEA member states. National Competent Authorities regulated. Capital from €50k–€150k. Typical timeline 6–12 months.
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Why European Union (MiCA) for Your Cryptoasset & Digital Asset Licence?
MiCA provides a single licence for the entire EU/EEA market — 30 countries from one authorisation. This is the most commercially significant development in global crypto regulation.
MiCA creates a comprehensive EU-wide licensing regime for crypto-asset service providers. Firms can apply for CASP authorisation through any EU member state's national competent authority and passport across the entire EEA.
Licence Requirements
Detailed Requirements
Capital requirements range from €50,000 to €150,000 depending on the CASP services offered. Comprehensive governance, compliance, AML, custody, and disclosure requirements apply.
Application Process
Regulatory Strategy
We assess your business model and regulatory position to develop a clear licensing strategy.
Business Plan
We prepare a comprehensive business plan meeting the regulator's expectations.
Programme of Operations
Detailed programme of operations covering governance, compliance, and operational arrangements.
Compliance Framework
Full AML/CFT framework, compliance monitoring programme, and risk management policies.
Application Submission
We compile and submit the complete application package to the regulator.
Regulator Review
We manage all regulator communications and information requests during the review period.
Authorisation
Upon approval, we support your transition to live operations.
Process Detail
6 to 12 months depending on the member state. Transitional provisions allow existing firms additional time to comply.
European Union (MiCA) vs United Kingdom
| Criteria | European Union (MiCA) | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | €50k–€150k | No capital floor |
| Timeline | 6–12 months | 3–12 months |
| Regulator | National Competent Authorities | FCA |
| Key Feature | EU-wide passporting across all EEA member states | AML registration, rigorous assessment |
Frequently Asked Questions
The capital requirement for a cryptoasset & digital asset licence in European Union (MiCA) is €50k–€150k. Capital requirements range from €50,000 to €150,000 depending on the CASP services offered. Comprehensive governance, compliance, AML, custody, and disclosure requirements apply.
The typical timeline for a cryptoasset & digital asset licence in European Union (MiCA) is 6–12 months. 6 to 12 months depending on the member state. Transitional provisions allow existing firms additional time to comply.
MiCA provides a single licence for the entire EU/EEA market — 30 countries from one authorisation. This is the most commercially significant development in global crypto regulation.
After receiving your cryptoasset & digital asset licence in European Union (MiCA), you must maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements including safeguarding of customer funds, regular regulatory reporting, maintaining adequate capital, updating AML and compliance frameworks, and cooperating with supervisory reviews and inspections.
Most jurisdictions require local substance for a cryptoasset & digital asset licence. In European Union (MiCA), you will typically need a registered office, at least one locally resident director, and potentially additional operational staff. We can advise on the exact requirements and help you establish the minimum viable local presence.
Yes, a cryptoasset & digital asset licence obtained in European Union (MiCA) provides EU-wide passporting rights across all EEA member states. This allows you to operate across 30 European countries from a single authorisation.