Austria CASP License under Mica

At GFSC Global, we simplify your path to obtaining an Austrian crypto-asset service provider (CASP) license—handling the full application process, liaising with the Financial Market Authority (FMA), and ensuring strict alignment with Austria's regulatory framework, including relevant aspects of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (MiCA) implementation.

Our seamless service delivers everything from company setup and comprehensive AML/CFT policy design to registration and licensing with the FMA’s register—without burdening you with bureaucracy.

Count on GFSC Global to fast-track your authorization, secure your legal standing in Austria's strong financial market, and empower your business to thrive.

Apply with us today to establish your compliant foundation in Austria’s crypto landscape.

Authorizations and registration are granted by the Financial Market Authority (FMA).

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Classes of CASP Licensesin Austria

As of January 1, 2025, companies are required to comply with the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which establishes uniform standards across all EU countries, and which provides for the possibility of obtaining the following Classes of CASP Licenses:

– execution of orders 

– placement 

– transfer services

– reception and transmission of orders 
- investment advice 

– portfolio management

– Crypto-asset service provider authorised for any Class 1 service and: 

– custody
– exchange of crypto-assets for fiat or other crypto-assets

– Crypto-asset service provider authorised for any Class 1 or Class 2 service and:

– operation of a crypto-asset trading platform

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Austria CASP License Overview& Key Requirements under MiCA

Please find features of the particular category in more details:

Feature/Category

CASP

Type of company required to be eligible

GmbH or FlexCo (Limited Liability)

Corporate taxation

15%

Minimum paid-up statutory capital

Class 1 CASP – EUR 50,000
Class 2 CASP – EUR 125,000
Class 3 CASP – EUR 150,000

Main requirements

– Minimum 3 directors’ majority preferably Local.

– Physical office in Austria

– MLRO, CRO, CCO, CEO, CFO

– Internal & external audit locally in Austria

– Comply with DORA requirements

Government Fees

–  Class 1 – 3,000 EUR

– Class 2 – 8,000 EUR

– Class 3 – 10,000 EUR

DORA SERVICES

What we provide:

  1. Operational Resilience Policies
  2. Full IT and Cybersecurity Audit
  3. Third Party Risk Management
  4. Incident and Crisis Management Setup
  5. Regular Reporting and Documentation

GFSC Global can offer as wellthe following services:

  1. Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
  2. Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
  3. Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
  4. Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
  5. Provide outsourced Risk Management services
  6. Assistance with finding local premises
  7. Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
  8. Provide in-house trainings/seminars
  9. Provide Legal Opinions
  10. Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services

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