Obtain a European Union crypto-asset service provider license through Cyprus's MiCA framework — with full EU passporting rights and access to one of Europe's most sophisticated financial services ecosystems.
Supervised by CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission) — Cyprus's competent authority for MiCA CASP authorization.
A Cyprus MiCA CASP license authorizes a company to provide regulated crypto-asset services from Cyprus and throughout the European Union through MiCA passporting rights. CySEC regulates these activities pursuant to MiCA and the EU's harmonized crypto-asset framework:
A Cyprus CASP can generally provide authorized crypto services throughout the EU and EEA through MiCA's passporting framework — accessing the entire EU market from a single authorization.
Cyprus hosts hundreds of regulated financial institutions including investment firms, forex brokers, EMIs, payment institutions, fund managers, and alternative investment funds.
CySEC has decades of experience regulating financial institutions and was among the first European regulators to establish a formal crypto registration framework prior to MiCA.
Cyprus offers approximately 12.5% corporate income tax, an extensive double-tax treaty network, and attractive holding company and IP regimes within the EU framework.
Cyprus is uniquely positioned between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, making it attractive for crypto businesses targeting multiple international markets.
A robust local ecosystem of compliance firms, banking partners, payment processors, and professional service providers supports crypto business operations.
MiCA establishes minimum capital requirements depending on the services being provided. Beyond statutory minimums, CySEC expects firms to demonstrate sufficient financial resources, liquidity, governance, and operational resilience.
€50,000
Practical: €50,000 – €100,000+
Advisory services, portfolio management, order reception/transmission, placement, transfer services.
€125,000
Practical: €125,000 – €500,000+
Custody services, crypto-to-fiat exchange, crypto-to-crypto exchange, order execution.
€150,000
Practical: €150,000 – €750,000+
Operation of crypto-asset trading platforms.
Launch regulated exchanges serving customers throughout Europe.
Provide institutional custody, wallet infrastructure, and safeguarding services.
Operate regulated liquidity and brokerage businesses.
Support tokenized securities, RWAs, private credit, funds, and digital investment products.
Provide settlement, treasury, and payment architecture solutions.
Offer crypto portfolio management and advisory services.
Support hedge funds, family offices, and institutional digital asset participants.
We provide end-to-end advisory and implementation services for obtaining and operationalizing a Cyprus MiCA CASP license.
Obtaining a MiCA license is only one component of building a successful digital asset business. We assist clients with:
We advise on crypto, payments, securities, banking, and digital asset regulations globally.
We operate at the intersection of digital assets, banking, payments, compliance, and capital markets.
From licensing and compliance to banking, custody, tokenization, and operational launch — comprehensive implementation support.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) serves as the competent authority for CASP authorization and supervision under MiCA.
Depending upon the services offered, MiCA generally requires minimum capital of €50,000, €125,000, or €150,000.
Yes. MiCA authorization generally provides passporting rights throughout the EU and EEA.
Yes. Cyprus generally requires genuine operational substance, including a physical office and local management presence.
Most industry participants estimate approximately 6–12 months depending upon the complexity of the application and regulator review timelines.
Cyprus combines EU passporting rights, a sophisticated financial services ecosystem, favorable corporate tax treatment, experienced regulators, and access to European banking infrastructure.
Whether you are launching a crypto exchange, custody platform, OTC desk, tokenized asset marketplace, stablecoin infrastructure provider, or institutional digital asset business — a Cyprus MiCA CASP license can provide a powerful gateway into the European market.