Malta CASP License under Mica

At GFSC Global, we streamline the process of securing your Malta CASP license, so you can skip the complexity and focus on growth.

From preparing your MiCA- and DORA-compliant application to guiding you through regulatory review, our dedicated team handles it all—swiftly and with precision.

Malta stands out as a gateway to EU crypto services, offering structured license classes and a transparent licensing timeline.

With GFSC Global by your side, you gain legal certainty, elite credibility, and unfettered access to the European market.

Apply with us today and secure your Malta CASP authorization before EU deadlines reshape the landscape.

Authorizations are granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).

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Classes of CASP Licensesin Malta

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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Malta CASP License Overview& Key Requirements under MiCA

Below please find features of the particular category in more details:

Feature/CategoryCASP
Type of company required to be eligibleMalta Ltd company
Taxation15-25%
Minimum paid-up statutory capitalClass 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
License Application Fee and Annual Government FeeClass 1 CASP: €10,000
Class 2 CASP: €25,000
Class 3 CASP: €50,000
Approximate TimeframeA complete application is normally decided upon approval within 9-12 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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