Cyprus CASP License under Mica

At GFSC Global, we simplify your path to securing a Cyprus crypto-asset service provider license—handling everything from preparing your MiCA-compliant application to guiding you through CySEC’s regulatory framework.

Our end-to-end support ensures you meet Cyprus’s licensing requirements—covering compliance procedures, capital thresholds, registry obligations, and risk management protocols—without draining your time or resources.

Trust GFSC Global to fast-track your authorization and establish your credibility in the EU crypto market.

Apply with us today and gain the legal confidence to operate in Cyprus with ease.

Authorizations are granted by the Cyprus Exchange Securities Commission (CySEC).

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Classes of CASP Licensesin Cyprus

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:

– reception and transmission of orders on behalf of third parties; and/or

– providing advise on crypto-assets; and/or

– execution of orders on behalf of third parties; and/or
– placing of crypto-assets

– exchange of crypto-assets for fiat currency that is legal tender;

– exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets;

– operation of a trading platform for crypto-assets.

– for any crypto-asset services under Class 2 and:
– custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of third parties

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Cyprus 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

Cyprus Company

Corporate taxation

12,5%

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 preferable in the country

– Physical office in Estonia

– MLRO, CRO, CCO, CEO

– Internal & external audit

Government Fees

10,000 EUR

Approximate Timeframe

A complete application is normally decided upon approval within 6-10 months from the date of filing.

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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