MiCA CASP License in Poland – European Union passporting (Crypto Asset Service Provider)
MiCA CASP License in Poland - European Union passporting (Crypto Asset Service Provider)
CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) License in Poland — MiCA Authorization & Full-Service Support
Launch and scale your Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) in Poland with end-to-end
MiCA authorization. We deliver complete CASP licensing support before the
Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) so your crypto business can operate legally
across the European Union (EU).
Under the Polish Crypto-Assets Act (recently adopted by Parliament), banks in Poland will be
required to open bank accounts for CASPs licensed in Poland. This provision materially improves
banking access for regulated crypto firms and supports smooth onboarding of payment rails.
We cooperate with the leading FinTech law firm in Poland. A senior partner—widely recognized as Poland’s foremost
cryptocurrency law expert—participated in parliamentary work on the Polish MiCA Act and leads complex
CASP authorization projects. Importantly, our lawyer is experienced with the regulator (KNF) thanks to numerous
successful licensing procedures for Electronic Money Institutions (EMI), Payment Institutions (PI), and
Small Payment Institutions (SPI). This hands-on regulator experience directly benefits your CASP license
application in Poland and EU-wide operations under MiCA.
Why Poland for CASP (MiCA) Authorization
- EU market access: A Polish CASP authorization enables operation throughout the European Union (passporting under MiCA).
- Banking access for licensed CASPs: Polish banks will be obliged to open accounts for locally licensed CASPs under the new Crypto-Assets Act.
- Practical KNF know-how (our counsel): Deep, proven experience with the KNF on EMI, PI, and SPI matters—translating directly into faster, cleaner CASP licensing.
- Business-friendly delivery: Competitive costs, mature fintech/banking ecosystem, and advanced crypto compliance (AML/CFT, Travel Rule, custody, ICT).
End-to-End CASP Licensing Services (Poland / European Union)
- Regulatory scoping & strategy: Selecting the right CASP class and business model aligned with MiCA.
- Full KNF application pack: Governance, compliance, risk, ICT, outsourcing, incident procedures; complete annexes to Polish/EU standards.
- AML/CFT framework: Policies, enterprise risk assessment, KYC/Onboarding, transaction monitoring, Travel Rule alignment.
- MiCA documentation: Token legal opinions (security/financial-instrument assessment) and MiCA-compliant whitepapers (Type 1 / Type 2).
- Operational readiness: Vendor selection & setup (custody/wallet ops, monitoring/analytics, trade surveillance, Travel Rule), procedures, and controls.
- Banking & liquidity connectivity: Crypto-friendly bank/payment account onboarding (leveraging the new Act) and liquidity provider onboarding.
- Regulator engagement: KNF Q&A, clarifications, and hearings management until authorization.
- Post-license compliance: Reporting calendar, audits, control testing, and board/SMF training.
Need help choosing the right authorization scope? Read our guide:
MiCA CASP Classes — Information Guide (European Union)
Timing & Transitional Rules (VASP → CASP)
Poland’s national MiCA law has been adopted and is proceeding through final promulgation. Under transitional provisions,
existing VASPs may operate only until 1 July 2026.
Merely filing a CASP application is not sufficient—your firm must obtain authorization by that date to continue operations
without interruption.
With 2,000+ VASPs in Poland, a backlog at the KNF is expected. To avoid disruption,
prepare and submit your CASP license application early.
Typical Deliverables for CASP License (Poland)
- CASP class selection memo and regulatory gap analysis (MiCA/KNF).
- Corporate governance pack (board charters, policies, fit-and-proper documentation).
- Compliance & risk frameworks (AML/CFT, outsourcing, ICT/incident, business continuity).
- Token classification legal opinion (security vs. utility/other under EU law).
- MiCA-compliant whitepaper (Type 1 or Type 2, with full risk and disclosure set).
- IT/security architecture and operating manuals aligned with MiCA/KNF expectations.
- End-to-end KNF correspondence management until authorization.
CASP / MiCA — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CASP license in Poland under MiCA?
A CASP license authorizes regulated crypto-asset services in the EU (e.g., order reception/execution,
brokerage, custody, exchange services, and—at higher scope—operation of a trading platform), recognized under the
MiCA Regulation.
Does a Polish CASP authorization work EU-wide?
Yes. MiCA enables EU-wide operation via passporting formalities once the CASP is authorized in Poland.
How long does the CASP licensing process take?
Preparation depends on product complexity, governance, IT, and AML. Regulator timelines follow MiCA and national procedures.
Early, well-prepared submissions reduce backlog risk at the KNF.
We are a VASP today—can we keep operating?
Only until 1 July 2026 under transitional rules. Your firm must obtain a CASP authorization by that date
(not merely file) to avoid interruption.
Can you help select and implement crypto software?
Yes. We identify best-fit providers (custody, wallet infrastructure, monitoring, Travel Rule, analytics) and
set them up to meet MiCA/AML requirements in Poland and across the European Union.
Start Your CASP Authorization in Poland
We prepare a custom proposal for your CASP license in Poland—covering legal, compliance, technology,
banking rails (including the new account-opening obligation), and regulator engagement. Work with Poland’s top crypto-law team
and secure your EU-compliant launch under MiCA.
Contact us to schedule an initial scoping call and receive a tailored roadmap to CASP authorization with the KNF.
