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Crypto Valley
Licensing crypto, VASP and exchange businesses, worldwide, from Zug
Book a CallIndependent advisory built around getting you licensed and keeping you compliant
Licensed. Compliant. Worldwide.
Licensing in the world's key crypto hubs
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From idea to licensed in four steps
Getting a crypto licence is a structured process, not a black box. We guide you end to end: choosing the right jurisdiction and licence type, forming the company and meeting capital and substance rules, building the AML and CFT programme, and steering the application through the regulator to approval.
Most engagements run a few months end to end, depending on the jurisdiction and how ready your documentation is. We tell you up front what each route realistically takes and what it costs.
See the full step-by-step guide- 1Scope & jurisdiction
Define your crypto activity and choose the right country and regulator.
- 2Entity & capital
Incorporate, meet minimum capital and substance requirements.
- 3AML & application
Build the AML/CFT programme, pass fit-and-proper, file the application.
- 4Authorised & compliant
Receive the licence, then maintain ongoing reporting and compliance.
Everything you need to get licensed
Swiss-grade advice, worldwide coverage
We are an independent crypto-licensing advisory based in Zug, Switzerland, the heart of Crypto Valley. We help founders, exchanges and compliance teams choose a jurisdiction, secure a VASP, CASP or exchange licence, and stay compliant with MiCA, FATF and national rules.
Frequently asked questions
What does Crypto Valley Partners do?
We advise crypto, fintech and exchange businesses on obtaining and maintaining crypto, VASP, CASP and exchange licenses worldwide, including MiCA and AML/KYC compliance, jurisdiction selection and ongoing regulatory reporting, from our base in Zug, Switzerland.
Which jurisdictions can you help me get licensed in?
We cover 19 jurisdiction guides across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas and offshore centres. These include Switzerland, the EU under MiCA, the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and the USA, among others, so we can match the right country to your business model.
Do you publish your prices?
We do not publish a fixed price list, because cost depends on the jurisdiction, the license type and the scope of your business. Our cost guides explain the realistic ranges, and a free discovery call gives you a tailored estimate for your specific situation.
Where are you based?
Crypto Valley Partners AG is based at Aegeristrasse 5, 6300 Zug, Switzerland, in the heart of Crypto Valley. Our location places us close to the Swiss regulatory environment and the international ecosystem that licensed crypto businesses rely on.
Who will I be working with?
Our work is led by founder and crypto-licensing expert Magnus Müller, who advises crypto and fintech firms on VASP, CASP and exchange licensing and on MiCA and AML/KYC compliance worldwide. You can learn more about him on our About page.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call through our contact page, with no commitment. We will map the right jurisdiction and license path for your business, explain the realistic process, and tell you plainly what your next step should be.
Not sure which license you need?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call with our licensed advisers. No commitment.
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