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Obtaining a license: types, countries, and key considerations
Law&Trust International provides assistance with obtaining licenses for both financial and gambling activities.
Our legal team offers a wide range of jurisdictions for business legalization, giving clients the opportunity to choose the most suitable country based on optimal conditions and document requirements.
A license serves as proof of a company's lawful operations and reassures your clients that they are protected against financial fraud and other risks.
Choose a License Application Direction
Obtaining a cryptocurrency license
Cryptocurrencies have become an integral part of our life and the global financial system.
Activities such as crypto-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat exchange, transfers and payments, custody and management of clients’ digital assets, mining, token issuance, and NFTs have not only become mainstream businesses — they are now regulated in many countries and require appropriate licenses.
Virtual asset service provider license acquisition
VASP license. This license is suitable for operations with cryptocurrencies, including cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto exchanges, crypto wallets, processing and others
A list of countries where we can assist to obtain this license
Obtaining a crypto broker license
Trading for third parties, dealing with security tokens, executing transactions on crypto exchanges for clients, and connection to Metatrade — all of these activities require a crypto broker
Obtaining a crypto fund license
A crypto fund is an essential structure for legally raising capital from crypto investors, establishing a hedge fund, launching new-format investment vehicles, attracting business angels, or creating a venture capital fund with cryptocurrency-based assets
European crypto licenses (MiCA Regulation)
How the cryptocurrency landscape in the European Union has changed with the introduction of MiCA
Finacial (investment) licenses
Investment activity involves allocating funds into investment assets, as well as performing other actions aimed at generating profit. This may include the purchase and sale of securities, real estate (under construction or completed), and other assets expected to appreciate in value at a rate exceeding inflation.
Obtaining a brokerage license
Brokerage activity refers to conducting transactions involving securities either on behalf and at the expense of a client (including acting for an issuer during a placement), or in one's own name but at the client’s expense, based on a paid agreement with the client
A list of countries where we can assist to obtain this license
Obtaining a license for Asset (Trust) Management
To legally manage clients’ assets, investment portfolios, or collective funds, companies are required to obtain a specific asset management license
A list of countries where we can assist to obtain this license
Obtaining a license for investment advisors
This license is necessary for providing advice to individuals or legal entities regarding securities. It also authorizes the provision of investment recommendations
Obtaining a license for an investment fund (Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, AIFs)
Investment funds play a vital role in today’s financial markets, allowing investors to efficiently manage their assets and diversify risk. In many legal systems, the operation of such funds requires proper licensing
Countries that do not require a license
There are several countries where launching investment activities does not require a license. In such cases, it is enough to simply register a company, open a bank account, and start operating!
Payment licenses acquisition
Financial (payment) licenses are a category of licenses related directly to money services in the payments sector.
These include licenses for currency exchange, electronic money, banking, and licenses for payment institutions such as EMI, sEMI, PSP, sPI, MSB, AISP, and PISP.
Obtaining an electronic money institution (EMI) license
This license is intended for those planning to develop payment solutions, launch digital wallets, merchant services, payment processing, VISA and MasterCard integration, credit services, and other fintech products within a regulated market
Obtaining a banking license
This service is ideal for those looking to establish a credit institution or expand the financial capabilities of an existing business within a legal framework and in compliance with international standards
A list of countries where we can assist to obtain this license
Obtaining a payment institution license (API/SPI)
This license is suitable for fintech projects, payment platforms, and companies entering the electronic payments market
A list of countries where we can assist to obtain this license
Obtaining a currency exchange license
Obtaining an MSB License
The Money Services Business (MSB) license covers financial activities such as currency exchange, money transfers, crypto exchange, EMI services, and other money-related operations in countries such as Canada and the United States
Obtaining PISP and AISP Licenses
These licenses are suitable for companies that want to offer solutions for initiating payments and processing customer account information within a regulated financial marketplace
Obtaining a gambling license (B2B & B2C)
The gambling industry is one of the sectors where licensing is mandatory in order to legally and comfortably offer your services. A gambling license allows you not only to operate lawfully, opening doors to smooth business operations and the ability to open bank and EMI accounts, but also serves as proof of your credibility and stability to players.
As the process of selecting and obtaining the right license can be complex and data-intensive, the Law&Trust International team pleased to offer professional assistance in obtaining a gambling licenses in your jurisdiction of choice!
Obtaining a casino license
Online casinos, land-based casinos, crypto casinos, offshore casino licenses, and more
A list of countries where we can assist to obtain this license
Slot machine license (online slots)
Slots as part of a casino or as a separate license category. Slot machine and slot licenses — find out in which countries a separate slot license is required
Obtaining a bookmaker license (sports & event betting)
The bookmaker license is one of the most accessible and widely recognized. It covers betting on sports, events, predictions, TV shows, elections, and other outcomes
Obtaining a lottery license
Lottery is one of the most profitable forms of gambling. However, lottery licenses are not available in every jurisdiction, and the licensing process can be complex and time-consuming
Obtaining a poker license
Poker room or real-money poker? Game of skill or a game of chance? The answers to these questions help determine whether you need a poker license, and if so, which one and in which jurisdiction
Obtaining a bingo license
Obtaining a live casino license
Licensing for streaming studios, content providers, and operators organizing live casino services
Obtaining a B2B gambling license
Software developers, key service providers for gambling operators, game developers, software vendors, game aggregators, and casino platform providers — all require licensing to operate with certain casino operators
Obtaining an Affiliate Gambling License
The affiliate market is no longer a gray area — you can no longer freely promote gambling or drive traffic without authorization. Learn when and where a license is required
RNG Certification
Game Certification, Software Certification, Randomizer Certification
Сертификация eCOGRA
eCOGRA certification for games and rng
Other licenses
We assist with obtaining various licenses necessary for conducting legal business operations. Our services cover a wide range of industries. Depending on your business needs, we help select the optimal jurisdiction, handle documentation, and ensure full compliance with legal requirements. In addition to the categories listed above, we also assist with obtaining other types of licenses tailored to the specifics of each business.
