MiCA Is Coming. Are You Structuring for Compliance or Delays?
Foundese helps crypto businesses prepare for EU-wide MiCA compliance and secure the right CASP license - or restructure internationally to stay ahead while others get stuck in transition.
MiCA Isn’t Just a License. It’s a Strategy Test.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is now live. From 2025, you’ll need a MiCA-compliant license to offer custody, trading, or issuance services within the EU.
Legacy setups - like Estonian OÜs or superficial VASP registrations — will no longer cut it.
But you don’t just need a license. You need a jurisdictional strategy, a team the regulator will approve, and the right operational setup to launch and scale compliantly.
We help you get all of it in place - fast, realistically, and without guesswork.
What We Do
We advise and build compliant crypto operations through:
- MiCA strategy: What license do you actually need — CASP, EMI, or both?
- Jurisdiction selection: Which country matches your product, timeline, and regulator tolerance?
- Full documentation: Business plan, risk and compliance policies, token information, governance
- Application process: We coordinate submissions, clarify requirements, and respond to regulator questions
- Team sourcing: Appointing licensed directors, MLROs, and compliance officers
- Tech and operations setup: Custody partners, KYC/AML tools, fiat access, safeguarding accounts
We also support non-EU projects looking to enter the EU market or establish regulated hubs in Singapore or Mauritius.
What is a CASP License?
Under MiCA, a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license covers services such as:
- Crypto–crypto or crypto–fiat exchange
- Custody and wallet services
- Order transmission and execution
- Operating a trading platform
- Portfolio management and advice
Depending on your model, you may also need:
- EMI license – for fiat wallets, stablecoins, and SEPA access
- Token issuer registration – for ARTs or EMTs
- Passporting setup – to operate across the EU from a single licensed base
We’ll break this down for you clearly and help you structure in a way that keeps you compliant — and investable.
Jurisdictions We Cover
We don’t recommend every regulator under the sun.
We work with the ones that are viable for real crypto businesses in 2025:
- Malta – Deep crypto regulatory history, maturing into a credible MiCA licensing hub with a regulator that understands both risk and innovation.
- Lithuania – Efficient CASP pathways with improving regulator experience. Strong for EU market entry, especially for trading and custody-focused models.
- Singapore – MAS licensing framework is among the most respected globally. Ideal for firms needing international recognition and APAC reach.
- Mauritius – Flexible but credible VASP and fintech regulation. Strong fit for international crypto groups and token issuers needing a non-EU licensing base.
We’ll help you compare setup timelines, regulator experience, governance requirements, and long-term viability — and guide you to the jurisdiction that fits your business, not just your budget.
Who We Work With
- Centralized crypto exchanges
- Token issuers and stablecoin providers
- Custody and wallet platforms
- DeFi protocols building compliant bridges
- PE-backed fintech groups preparing for MiCA
- International firms entering the EU crypto market
Whether you’re launching your first regulated entity or cleaning up a legacy structure, we help you prepare for the future — without wasting time or money on the wrong path.
Timeline & Delivery
Every regulator works at a different speed, but here’s what to expect:
- CASP Licensing (EU): 4–8 months depending on jurisdiction and readiness
- MiCA-Compliant Structure (Entity + Team + Application): 6–12 months total
- Singapore/Mauritius VASP Setup: Varies based on licensing tier and structure
We give you realistic timelines. No shortcuts that trigger red flags — and no delays from bad planning.
Why Foundese?
Because we know the difference between “getting licensed” and “being operational.”
We’ve helped founders avoid dead-end jurisdictions, rewrote investor decks to pass regulator filters, and stepped in when other consultants left clients hanging.
We build with execution in mind — and regulatory approval as a non-negotiable.
Ready to Get Moving?
MiCA compliance is no longer optional. If you’re serious about getting licensed or just need a clear strategy before applying - let’s talk.
