Licensing Guide
牌照指南

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Compare jurisdictions across three licensing tracks — Crypto/VASP, Forex/FX, and Payment/EMI — to find the best fit for your business model and budget.

对比三条牌照申请轨道——加密货币/VASP、外汇/FX及支付/EMI——在各司法管辖区中找到最适合您商业模式和预算的选项。

What is a VASP Licence?什么是VASP牌照?

A Virtual Asset Service Provider licence authorises businesses to offer crypto exchange, transfer, custody, or related services under regulatory supervision.

虚拟资产服务提供商牌照授权企业在监管下提供加密货币交易、转账、托管或相关服务。

  • Crypto exchanges (CEX)
  • 加密货币交易所(CEX)
  • Crypto custodians
  • 加密货币托管方
  • Crypto payment processors
  • 加密货币支付处理商
  • Token issuers
  • 代币发行方

Key Considerations关键注意事项

  • Capital requirements vary widely by jurisdiction
  • 各司法管辖区资本要求差异较大
  • AML/KYC programme is mandatory in all cases
  • 所有情况下AML/KYC合规计划均为必要条件
  • EU MiCA now harmonises rules across all EU states
  • 欧盟MiCA法规现已统一所有欧盟成员国的规则
  • Offshore licences may have limited banking access
  • 离岸牌照可能在银行准入方面受到一定限制
Jurisdiction司法管辖区Regulator监管机构Timeline时间表Complexity复杂度Notes备注
🇱🇹 LithuaniaFNTT3–5 moMediumFastest EU entry; full MiCA passporting最快欧盟入口;完整MiCA护照权利
🇪🇪 EstoniaFIU4–6 moMediumEstablished EU VASP market; higher scrutiny post-2022成熟欧盟VASP市场;2022年后审查更严格
🇨🇿 Czech RepublicFAÚ3–5 moLowRegistration-based; low cost entry point注册制;低成本入场选择
🇵🇱 PolandMF2–4 moLowFast registration; growing market快速注册;市场快速增长
🇦🇪 Dubai (VARA)VARA6–12 moHighPrestigious; strong banking access; high capital声誉卓著;银行准入便利;资本要求较高
🇭🇰 Hong KongSFC / HKMA12–18 moHighTier-1 licence; premium status; complex process一级牌照;高端地位;申请流程复杂
🇸🇨 SeychellesFSA2–4 moLowCost-effective offshore; limited banking options性价比高的离岸方案;银行选择较有限
🇬🇪 GeorgiaNBG3–6 moLowEmerging hub; favourable tax environment新兴中心;税收环境优越
🇸🇻 El SalvadorBCR3–5 moLowBitcoin-friendly; unique regulatory framework比特币友好型;独特监管框架

What is an FX Licence?什么是FX牌照?

A forex or investment dealer licence authorises a firm to provide foreign exchange trading, CFD brokerage, or investment intermediary services to retail and institutional clients.

外汇或投资经纪商牌照授权企业向零售及机构客户提供外汇交易、差价合约经纪或投资中介服务。

  • Forex brokers (retail & institutional)
  • 外汇经纪商(零售及机构)
  • CFD / derivatives brokers
  • 差价合约/衍生品经纪商
  • Introducing brokers (IB)
  • 介绍经纪商(IB)
  • Fund managers with FX exposure
  • 持有外汇敞口的基金管理人

Tier 1 vs Offshore一级牌照 vs 离岸牌照

  • Tier 1 (FCA, CySEC): Higher cost, longer timeline, premium brand value
  • 一级(FCA、CySEC):成本较高,周期较长,品牌价值高
  • Offshore: Lower cost, faster, suitable for non-EU client base
  • 离岸:成本较低,速度更快,适合非欧盟客户群
  • EU licences allow passporting across all 27 member states
  • 欧盟牌照可在27个成员国之间使用护照权利
Jurisdiction司法管辖区Regulator监管机构Timeline时间表Complexity复杂度Notes备注
🇨🇾 CyprusCySEC6–9 moHighEU passport; well-known FX hub; strong banking欧盟护照;知名外汇中心;银行条件好
🇬🇧 UKFCA6–12 moHighGold standard; no EU passport post-Brexit黄金标准;脱欧后不再享有欧盟护照权利
🇲🇹 MaltaMFSA6–10 moHighEU passport; English-speaking regulator欧盟护照;英语监管机构
🇻🇺 VanuatuVFSC2–4 moLowFast, cost-effective; popular offshore choice快速、高性价比;流行的离岸选择
🇸🇨 SeychellesFSA2–4 moLowFlexible regulation; good for Asian markets灵活监管;适合亚洲市场
🇲🇺 MauritiusFSC4–6 moMediumWell-regarded; good for African & Asian client bases声誉良好;适合非洲及亚洲客户群
🇲🇾 LabuanLabuan FSA3–5 moMediumMalaysian jurisdiction; Asia-focused马来西亚司法管辖区;专注亚洲市场
🇬🇪 GeorgiaNBG3–6 moLowEmerging; low tax; growing reputation新兴市场;税收低;声誉不断提升

What is an EMI Licence?什么是EMI牌照?

An Electronic Money Institution licence allows a company to issue electronic money, hold client funds in payment accounts, and execute payment transactions — similar to a bank but lighter regulation.

电子货币机构牌照允许公司发行电子货币、在支付账户中持有客户资金并执行支付交易——类似银行但监管要求相对较轻。

  • Fintech / neobanks
  • 金融科技/新兴银行
  • E-wallet providers
  • 电子钱包服务商
  • Payroll & B2B payment platforms
  • 薪资及B2B支付平台
  • Cross-border remittance services
  • 跨境汇款服务

EU EMI: Lithuania First欧盟EMI:立陶宛优先

  • Lithuania is the most popular EU EMI jurisdiction
  • 立陶宛是最受欢迎的欧盟EMI司法管辖区
  • Bank of Lithuania processes applications faster than most EU peers
  • 立陶宛银行的申请处理速度快于大多数欧盟同类机构
  • Full EU passporting under PSD2
  • 在PSD2框架下享有完整欧盟护照权利
  • €350,000 minimum initial capital for full EMI
  • 完整EMI牌照最低初始资本为35万欧元
Jurisdiction司法管辖区Regulator监管机构Timeline时间表Complexity复杂度Notes备注
🇱🇹 LithuaniaBank of Lithuania4–7 moMediumFastest EU EMI; full PSD2 passport; popular fintech hub最快欧盟EMI;完整PSD2护照;热门金融科技中心
🇱🇻 LatviaFCMC5–9 moMediumSolid EU option; strong Baltic banking稳健欧盟选项;波罗的海银行条件良好
🇲🇹 MaltaMFSA8–14 moHighEU passport; strong regulatory framework欧盟护照;监管框架完善
🇵🇱 PolandKNF6–10 moMediumLarge EU market; growing fintech scene欧盟大市场;金融科技生态持续发展
🇮🇪 IrelandCBI12–18 moHighEnglish-speaking EU; premium banking access英语欧盟成员国;高端银行准入条件
🇬🇧 UKFCA12–18 moHighGold standard; no EU passport; strong brand黄金标准;无欧盟护照;品牌价值高
🇬🇪 GeorgiaNBG3–6 moLowFast, low cost; good for non-EU operations快速、低成本;适合非欧盟业务运营
🇭🇰 Hong KongHKMA6–12 moHighSVF licence; strong Asia presence required储值设施牌照;需具备强大的亚洲业务基础
🇸🇬 SingaporeMAS12–18 moHighPremium Asia licence; MPI licence framework高端亚洲牌照;主要支付机构牌照框架

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