Virtual Asset & VASP Licensing โ All Jurisdictions
Zitadelle AG assists crypto exchanges, virtual asset custodians, stablecoin issuers, DeFi platforms, and digital asset service providers in obtaining VASP, CASP, and virtual asset authorizations across 22+ jurisdictions worldwide. Select a jurisdiction to view full requirements, capital thresholds, and application details.
VASP, CASP, DCE, DASP โ understanding the terminology
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) is the FATF-standard term covering crypto exchanges, wallet providers, custodians, and transfer services. Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) is the EU MiCA equivalent. Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) is the Australian AUSTRAC term. Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) is used in El Salvador.
Regardless of the term used in your target jurisdiction, the regulatory substance is similar โ entities facilitating virtual asset transactions for third parties require authorization. Zitadelle AG covers all major frameworks and advises on the most appropriate jurisdiction for your specific crypto business model.
22 Jurisdictions Available
From EU MiCA CASP authorization to cost-effective offshore VASP registrations, we cover the full spectrum of virtual asset and crypto licensing options worldwide.
Mauritius โ VASP License
FSC Mauritius VASP under VAITOS 2021. Multiple license classes. ~3% effective tax, FATF-aligned, 4โ12 month timeline. Crypto exchange, custody, wallet, and advisory.
View detailsLabuan โ Digital Financial Services / VASP
Labuan LFSA Digital Financial Services License. Crypto, digital assets, and virtual currency services from Malaysia's offshore financial centre.
View detailsSouth Africa โ FSP Crypto-Asset License
FSCA crypto-asset license under the South Africa FSP framework. Crypto exchange and VASP authorization for African markets.
View detailsCyprus โ MiCA CASP License
EU MiCA Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorization via CySEC. Full EU passporting across 30 EEA states. Two resident executive directors required. Zitadelle AG headquartered in Cyprus.
View detailsSeychelles โ VASP License
FSA Seychelles VASP registration. Offshore crypto setup, fast timeline, cost-efficient. Covers exchange, transfer, custody.
View detailsAustralia โ DCE (AUSTRAC)
Digital Currency Exchange registration with AUSTRAC. No capital requirement. Fast registration. Mandatory AML/CTF compliance.
View detailsBVI โ VASP License
BVI FSC VASP license under VASP Act 2022. Offshore crypto exchange and custody. Established BVI regulatory framework.
View detailsCayman Islands โ VASP License
CIMA-regulated VASP in Cayman Islands. Premier offshore crypto jurisdiction. Institutional credibility for digital asset businesses.
View detailsEl Salvador โ DASP License
Digital Asset Service Provider license from SSF El Salvador. Bitcoin legal-tender jurisdiction. Innovative crypto regulatory framework.
View detailsMauritius โ ITO / Stablecoin Issuer License
Initial Token Offering licensing and Stablecoin/Digital Yuan issuer authorization from FSC Mauritius.
View detailsKazakhstan (AFSA) โ Stablecoin Issuer License
AFSA stablecoin issuer license at the AIFC. Zero tax, English common law, CIS market access. Digital asset integration.
View detailsPanama โ VASP Company (Unregulated)
Register a Panama company for virtual currency exchange services. Unregulated offshore structure for crypto businesses.
View detailsCosta Rica & Panama โ VASP Without License
Register a VASP company without a formal license in Costa Rica and Panama. Offshore crypto setup for unregulated markets.
View detailsSt. Lucia โ VASP License
FSRA St. Lucia virtual asset provider regulation. Caribbean VASP setup for crypto businesses.
View detailsSt. Vincent โ Virtual Asset Companies
SVG virtual asset company setup (2025). Offshore crypto structure in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
View detailsSwitzerland โ SRO Registration
Swiss SRO registration for crypto, VASP, and payment companies. FINMA-aligned self-regulatory organization membership.
View detailsVanuatu โ VASP License
Vanuatu VFSC VASP license under 2025 regulation. Offshore crypto exchange and digital asset services.
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