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Buy a VASP license globally — Virtual Asset Service Providers across EU and non-EU jurisdictions available for acquisition. Whether you need to buy a VASP license in the European Union (Poland, Czech Republic) or in non-EU regimes (El Salvador, Georgia, Dubai VARA, Seychelles, BVI), we maintain live inventory.

The MiCA Transition Is Reshaping Europe’s Crypto Licensing — Acquiring an Existing VASP May Be Your Only Path Forward

The MiCA transition is reshaping Europe’s crypto licensing landscape. In many EU member states, the VASP framework is being retired, and CASP is taking over. The problem: fresh CASP applications are uncertain, slow (3–6 months), and sometimes blocked entirely. In several countries, they’re impossible right now.

For businesses that need to operate NOW — whether you’re launching a crypto exchange, a custody service, or a payment platform — acquiring an existing licensed entity is often the fastest path. And sometimes, it’s the only legal route available.

Zalewski Consulting facilitates both buy-side and sell-side VASP transactions across all EU member states. We don’t just broker deals; we handle full due diligence, regulatory transfers, post-acquisition compliance, and — critically — the CASP migration planning that comes after July 2026. Whether you’re buying your first crypto license or selling a legacy VASP operation, we’ve handled the process in Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and across the EU.

Why Buy an Existing VASP?

Speed. Acquiring an existing entity takes weeks, not months. No regulatory application queue, no compliance review period for the license itself. You’re buying a legal right that already exists — just transferring ownership.

Grandfathering rights. Pre-existing VASPs registered before 30 December 2024 benefit from MiCA transition provisions. They can continue operating legally throughout the transition period, even in countries that have closed their VASP registers or begun phasing them out. This is not a minor technical detail — it’s a business lifeline for many companies.

EU-wide operations. A Polish VASP, for example, can operate across all 27 EU member states during the grandfathering period. You’re not limited to the jurisdiction where it’s registered. This is how many businesses currently operate across multiple European markets without needing separate licenses in each country.

Business continuity — the critical case. Many companies operated via VASP licenses in other EU member states. Now those jurisdictions have passed their transition deadline. The VASP register is closed. CASP applications are still pending. Their original license is being wound down. Acquiring a working Polish VASP is not a convenience — it’s a matter of business survival. They need operations to continue, and a ready-made VASP is the only route.

No application risk. A fresh CASP application can be refused, delayed, or caught in legislative limbo (which is exactly where Poland is right now). An existing VASP is already registered and operational. You inherit zero licensing risk — only regulatory transition planning.

Buy vs. build comparison: Fresh CASP application = 3–6 months (post-implementation, whenever that happens) + uncertain outcome. Ready-made VASP = weeks + guaranteed license.

Poland — The Last EU Country with Working VASPs

Here’s what makes Poland unique: it’s the only EU member state where VASPs can still freely operate without a pending CASP application. In other countries (Czech Republic, Lithuania), VASPs can only continue if they’ve already filed for CASP and are waiting. In Poland, VASPs simply operate — no CASP dependency, no artificial urgency.

The Polish advantage runs deeper. Polish VASPs are registered, operational, and can serve clients across all 27 EU member states. Because Poland hasn’t yet implemented the Crypto-Asset Market Act (due to a presidential veto), there’s no competing regulatory framework. No mandatory CASP migration path. No accelerated timeline. Polish VASPs have the longest remaining operational window in the entire EU — extending well beyond July 2026 because the domestic Polish crypto law hasn’t even been passed.

What’s available: We have a limited number of ready-made Polish sp. z o.o. companies with VASP registration. Each is a clean entity — no liabilities, no compliance issues, registered before the December 2024 register closure. These are not shell companies; they’re operational licensed entities.

The acquisition process: Identical to our shelf company service. You don’t acquire a “VASP registration” — you acquire the company that holds it. Share purchase agreement, S24 digital registration (can be done remotely in a few days, or in-person in a couple of hours), KRS update, and you’re the new owner. The VASP registration transfers with the company because the legal entity holds the license, not the shareholder.

After the transition: We don’t leave you at the finish line. When CASP applications eventually open (in Poland or elsewhere), we handle the entire licensing process for you. Scenario A: Poland passes the law → we process your CASP application at KNF. Scenario B: Poland remains in limbo → we process your CASP application in another EU member state (we handle CASP licensing across all 27 jurisdictions). Either way, you’re covered.

Learn more about Poland’s unique position and the full crypto licensing picture in our comprehensive hub → Crypto License in Poland & EU

Other EU Jurisdictions

Our reach extends across all EU member states. Each jurisdiction has its own company law, transfer procedures, and regulatory nuances. We handle them all.

Key considerations when acquiring a VASP outside Poland:

Transfer timelines vary by country. Poland’s S24 system is highly streamlined (days). Other jurisdictions have manual company registry processes (weeks). We know the fastest path in each country.

Digital processes differ. Some countries have fully digital company transfers. Others require notarized documents or in-person appearances. We manage these jurisdictional differences.

Regulatory notifications differ. Beneficial ownership filings, regulatory notifications to crypto supervisors, anti-money laundering updates — the requirements vary. We handle all jurisdiction-specific filings.

Non-EU Alternative: Canada (Money Service Business).

For businesses looking beyond the EU, Canada’s Money Service Business (MSB) framework offers a regulated path to crypto operations. FINTRAC-registered, covers virtual currency dealing and administration, recognized across Canada and increasingly for US-facing operations.

Explore Canadian MSB options → Buy Canadian MSB Registered Shelf Company

Our Process

For Buyers:

Step 1: Consultation. We understand your business model, target markets, timeline, and what you’re actually trying to do. Are you launching an exchange? A custody platform? An advisory business? Which EU markets matter to you? Do you have an immediate deadline? This determines the right entity type and jurisdiction. We also discuss which CASP class you’ll eventually need — it shapes the post-acquisition strategy. → See our CASP classes guide

Step 2: Matching. We identify the right entity from our inventory or source one that meets your requirements. This isn’t a generic shelf company — we’re matching you with a licensed operational entity. The fit matters.

Step 3: Due Diligence. Full verification: clean financial records, no liabilities, valid VASP registration, compliance status. We run AML reports and regulatory checks. You inherit no hidden obligations.

Step 4: Acquisition. Share purchase agreement, digital registration, ownership transfer. The technical process is straightforward — the complexity is in getting the entity right in the first place.

Step 5: Post-Acquisition Support. This is where we add real value. We assist with:

• Opening bank accounts (local Polish bank + international accounts + EMI/FIAT gateways)
• Virtual IBAN setup — this is critical. You get payment accounts with individual IBANs for each of your clients. Every crypto business needs this infrastructure; we help you get it.
• Compliance guidance for the transition period
• CASP transition planning (which jurisdiction, which class, preparation timeline)

For Sellers:

We also help VASP holders who want to sell their entities. Whether you’re exiting the crypto space, consolidating operations, or just looking to liquidate an asset, we facilitate the process.

Confidential process. Your VASP sale is not advertised publicly; we handle buyer matching discreetly.

Professional valuation. We assess the entity’s operational status, regulatory standing, and market value.

Fee structure. Depends on deal size and complexity. Contact us for details on our M&A fee arrangements.

Contact us to discuss listing your VASP.

FAQ

How fast can I acquire a VASP?

Depends on jurisdiction. Polish VASPs follow our shelf company timeline: remote procedure (a few days) or in-person visit (couple of hours). Other EU jurisdictions vary (days to weeks).

Can a Polish VASP operate in Germany, France, Italy, etc.?

Yes. All 27 EU member states. During the MiCA grandfathering period (which extends well beyond July 2026 in Poland’s case due to the legislative situation), Polish VASPs have full EU-wide operational rights.

What happens to my VASP after July 2026?

Transition to CASP. We process the application for you — either in Poland (if the law eventually passes) or in any other EU member state where applications are already open. Your business continues uninterrupted.

Do you handle sell-side too?

Yes. We facilitate VASP sales confidentially, handle valuation, match buyers, and manage the entire transaction.

What about bank accounts and payment infrastructure?

We assist with opening bank accounts (local + international + EMI gateways) and virtual IBAN setup — individual IBANs per crypto client. This is essential infrastructure for every crypto operation.

Can I buy a VASP from outside the EU?

Yes. Non-EU individuals and companies can acquire Polish entities. However, some jurisdictions have additional licensing or beneficial ownership requirements. We’ll advise on any specific restrictions based on your home country.

Ready to Buy or Sell?

Polish VASPs are in extremely limited supply. Once these are gone, they’re gone — the register is permanently closed.

Whether you’re looking to buy a working VASP to enter the EU crypto market, or you’re selling a legacy operation, we facilitate the entire process. Due diligence. Regulatory transfer. Bank accounts. Virtual IBANs. CASP transition planning. End-to-end.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a VASP?

A Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) is a company registered to provide services involving virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), including exchange, transfer, custody, and related financial services. VASP registration is required in most EU countries under AML directives.

Which EU countries offer VASP registrations?

Most EU countries offer VASP registration. Popular jurisdictions include Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Spain due to their relatively efficient registration processes, reasonable costs, and favorable regulatory environments for crypto businesses.

What happens to VASP registrations under MiCA?

Existing VASP registrations are subject to transitional provisions under MiCA. VASPs can continue operating during the transition period while applying for full CASP authorization. The exact transition timeline varies by member state.

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Content prepared by the Zalewski Consulting regulatory advisory team. Reviewed for accuracy as of 2026.

VASP Jurisdictions We Cover — EU and Non-EU

The VASP framework originated as an FATF Travel Rule implementation concept and is now found — in varying forms — across more than 60 jurisdictions globally. Our core practice covers both EU VASP regimes (most transitioning to CASP under MiCA) and the leading non-EU VASP jurisdictions that many crypto businesses now target specifically because EU CASP authorisation is uncertain or slow.

EU VASP Regimes

Poland. The last freely operating VASP regime in the EU. Polish VASPs registered before 30 December 2024 benefit from MiCA grandfathering until 1 July 2026 — meaning they retain EU-wide operational rights during the transition. The Polish VASP register closed to new registrations at the end of 2024, so acquisition of an existing Polish VASP is now the only route to this jurisdiction. Detailed Polish VASP guide →

Czech Republic. Czech VASPs remain available and transferable. Like Poland, Czech VASPs registered before the MiCA grandfathering deadline benefit from transition provisions. Less well-known internationally than Polish VASPs, but a legitimate EU crypto licensing path.

Lithuania. Historically the largest EU VASP jurisdiction by registration count. The Lithuanian VASP regime closed in 2024 and existing entities are transitioning through MiCA. Acquisition of legacy Lithuanian VASPs is still possible in some cases.

Estonia. Estonian VASPs were once the most common EU crypto license but the regime tightened significantly in 2022–2023 (minimum capital raised, substance requirements enforced). The regime has wound down under MiCA transition.

Other EU. Various smaller jurisdictions (Malta, Croatia, Slovenia, Latvia) had VASP or VASP-equivalent regimes with varying activity scope. Ask about specific jurisdictions — our inventory is updated continuously.

Non-EU VASP Jurisdictions

El Salvador. Under the Digital Assets Issuance Law (2023), El Salvador offers Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) registration through the CNAD (National Commission of Digital Assets). Bitcoin-friendly regulatory environment since the 2021 Bitcoin Law. Fastest-growing non-EU crypto jurisdiction. Ownership transfer is straightforward. Suitable for Bitcoin-focused businesses and those seeking a crypto-permissive regulatory environment.

Georgia. Virtual Asset Service Provider registration under the 2022 VASP Law. Administered by the National Bank of Georgia. Favourable tax regime for crypto. Growing VASP ecosystem. Suitable for businesses targeting CIS, Middle East, and emerging markets.

Dubai / UAE — VARA. The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) regulates virtual asset service providers in the Emirate of Dubai under one of the most comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks globally. Multiple license categories (VASP, VASC, MVP). High substance and capital requirements. Premium jurisdiction for institutional-grade crypto operations. Acquisitions of VARA-licensed entities are rare and highly competitive.

UAE — ADGM and DIFC. Abu Dhabi Global Market (FSRA) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DFSA) both issue separate crypto service provider authorisations for operations within their respective free zones. High regulatory standards. Suitable for institutional operators.

Seychelles. Offshore jurisdiction with growing crypto service provider registration. Lower cost base, flexible structure. Suitable for retail-focused exchanges and non-EU operations.

BVI. British Virgin Islands financial services legislation covers crypto activities under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2022. Respected offshore jurisdiction. Meaningful substance expectations.

Cayman Islands. Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act 2020. Premier offshore jurisdiction. Higher substance and capital expectations. Suitable for institutional-grade operations.

Panama. Emerging crypto jurisdiction with permissive framework for virtual asset services. Lower cost base than UAE or major EU jurisdictions.

Comoros — MwALI. Newer offshore jurisdiction issuing crypto service provider licenses through the MwALI International Services Authority. Competitive cost base.

Other jurisdictions. We also handle transactions in Switzerland (FINMA), Singapore (MAS Major Payment Institution for Digital Payment Token Services), Hong Kong (SFC VATP), Canada (FINTRAC — see our Canadian MSB page, which covers crypto via virtual currency dealing), and smaller jurisdictions as specific mandates arise.

VASP License Cost — What You Should Expect

VASP acquisition prices vary dramatically based on five main factors: jurisdiction, operational status (dormant vs operating with active customer base), capital already in place, banking and liquidity provider relationships established, and market conditions. Any publicly quoted “price for a VASP license” is misleading — the actual transaction value reflects the specific entity being acquired, not a list price for the authorisation.

Rather than publish indicative ranges (which go out of date and mislead expectations), our practice is to share realistic pricing bands during the confidential scoping conversation, based on current live inventory in the jurisdiction you are interested in. This is faster and more accurate than any public price list.

What we can say generally: dormant Polish VASPs (no operations, minimum viable substance) are materially different in price from operating Dubai VARA-licensed entities with active customer books — often by an order of magnitude or more. Between those extremes, your target jurisdiction, operational requirements, and timeline determine realistic acquisition economics.

Fresh application alternative: where available, a fresh VASP application in a currently-open jurisdiction (Georgia, El Salvador, Seychelles, Comoros) can be materially cheaper than an acquisition if timing permits. But fresh applications are closed in most EU jurisdictions, and even where open elsewhere, they add months of lead time. Acquisition is preferred when time-to-operational matters.

Acquisition Process — VASP-Specific

Scoping. Target jurisdiction, activity scope (exchange, custody, brokerage, PISP equivalent), EU passporting requirements, operational vs dormant preference, budget.

Due diligence — VASP-specific focus areas:

• License/registration validity and current standing with regulator
• AML/CFT framework and Travel Rule compliance
• Customer KYC documentation quality
• Banking relationships (critical — many VASPs lose banking through the transaction if poorly handled)
• Liquidity provider and exchange connectivity
• Custody architecture (hot/cold wallet structure, MPC/multi-sig, insurance)
• Token/asset listing history and delisting records
• Regulatory enforcement history
• MiCA readiness (for EU targets) — CASP transition plan and timeline

Share purchase and change-of-control notification. Regulator filings for qualifying shareholders (thresholds vary by jurisdiction) and new management. AML compliance officer continuity. Banking and liquidity provider continuity checks.

Post-closing integration. Management handover, compliance framework continuity, customer notifications (if required), operational integration.

MiCA transition planning (for EU VASPs). Every EU VASP acquired today needs a path to CASP authorisation (or operational migration to a non-EU structure) before the grandfathering window closes. We factor CASP transition planning into every EU VASP mandate.

VASP vs Crypto License — Terminology

“VASP” (Virtual Asset Service Provider) and “crypto license” are often used interchangeably, but technically refer to slightly different things:

• VASP is the FATF term adopted by many jurisdictions (Poland, Lithuania pre-2024, Estonia, Seychelles, BVI, UAE ADGM, etc.)
• CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) is the MiCA term — the new EU authorisation replacing VASP regimes
• “Crypto license” is the colloquial term covering all of the above plus jurisdiction-specific variants (El Salvador DASP, Hong Kong VATP, Dubai VASP, etc.)

If you are searching for “crypto license” or “cryptocurrency license” rather than “VASP,” see our Buy Crypto Licensed Company page — same territory, different entry point.

For Polish VASP deep detail, see Crypto License in Poland & EU. For MiCA CASP application guidance, see MiCA CASP License. For CASP class requirements, see MiCA CASP Classes.

Frequently Asked Questions — Global VASP

Which country has the best VASP regime in 2026?
For EU access: Poland (last freely operating VASP, MiCA grandfathered until July 2026). For global/institutional: Dubai VARA, Singapore MAS, Hong Kong SFC VATP. For crypto-permissive environment: El Salvador, Georgia. For offshore retail: Seychelles, BVI, Comoros. “Best” depends entirely on your target market, substance tolerance, and commercial model.

VASP vs CASP — what’s the difference?
VASP is the FATF-derived term used in most pre-MiCA regimes (Poland, legacy EU, and many non-EU jurisdictions). CASP is the MiCA-specific EU authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 — the forward path for EU crypto services from 30 December 2024 onward. Existing EU VASPs benefit from grandfathering until 1 July 2026, after which they must hold CASP or equivalent authorisation to operate in the EU.

Can a Polish VASP passport to other EU states?
Under MiCA grandfathering provisions (Article 143(3) of Regulation 2023/1114), VASPs registered before the MiCA application date can continue providing cross-border services within the EU during the transition period, under conditions set by member state authorities. This ends on 1 July 2026 — after which CASP authorisation (or equivalent) is required for continued cross-border EU operation.

How long does a VASP acquisition take?
Dormant EU VASPs with minimum substance: 30–90 days. Operating EU VASPs with active client books: 90–180 days. Non-EU VASPs (Georgia, El Salvador, Seychelles): often faster — 30–60 days is typical. UAE VARA or Singapore MAS acquisitions involve longer regulator processes and can extend to 6 months.

Do you handle VASP acquisitions outside the EU?
Yes — El Salvador, Georgia, UAE (VARA/ADGM/DIFC), Seychelles, BVI, Cayman, Panama, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada (via MSB), and others. Non-EU VASP transactions are a growing share of our practice as EU crypto licensing becomes more constrained.

What happens to an EU VASP after July 2026?
Without CASP authorisation (or equivalent), EU VASPs cannot continue providing services to EU customers after 1 July 2026. Options: (1) apply for CASP authorisation in your home state or another EU member state; (2) wind down EU operations and migrate to a non-EU structure; (3) sell the entity to a buyer who intends to pursue CASP. We advise on all three paths as part of the acquisition/sale scoping.

Can I operate a VASP without a bank?
In theory yes — fiat off-ramp partners, stablecoin-only operations, and crypto-native structures exist. In practice, most VASPs need banking relationships for client fiat settlements, operational expenses, and liquidity. A target’s banking relationships are one of the most important due diligence items — losing banking through an acquisition can kill the commercial value of the entity.

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Looking to buy a VASP license — EU or non-EU? Contact us with your target jurisdiction(s), activity scope, and timeline. We will return with candidate options from current live inventory within days. For crypto-terminology searchers, see also Buy a Crypto Licensed Company.