Financial Services Licensing & VASP Registration

Oblicity specializes in obtaining and maintaining a comprehensive range of financial services licenses and regulatory registrations for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses across Estonian and EU jurisdictions.

Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Licensing

The firm's core expertise is obtaining cryptocurrency exchange and virtual asset service provider (VASP) licenses in Estonia and other EU jurisdictions. This service includes full license application preparation, regulatory interaction, compliance program development, and ongoing license maintenance. Estonia's crypto licenses are among the most recognized in Europe, and Oblicity's team guides clients through the entire licensing process. The firm's Head of Start-up Incubator has specific expertise in granting licenses for operating crypto businesses from Estonia, Lithuania, Malta, and Gibraltar.

Payment & Investment Services Licensing

Payment Institution & Forex Licensing

Forex license acquisition services for companies offering foreign exchange services in the blockchain and crypto space. This includes payment institution licenses, e-money licenses, and forex broker licenses across Estonian and EU jurisdictions. The firm handles full licensing applications, regulatory submissions, and compliance program setup for companies providing forex services integrated with cryptocurrency offerings.

Investment Firm Licensing

Assistance in obtaining investment firm licenses for providing investment services related to crypto assets, tokenized securities, and digital financial instruments. This service covers MiFID II compliance, license application preparation, regulatory capital requirements, and setting up compliant investment firm operations. As tokenized securities and security tokens become more prevalent, investment firm licenses are increasingly relevant for blockchain projects.

Investment Fund & Fund Manager Licensing

Licensing services for investment funds and fund managers operating in the crypto and blockchain space. This includes alternative investment fund (AIF) licenses, fund manager licenses (AIFM), and regulatory approval for crypto-focused investment vehicles. The service covers fund structure design, regulatory submissions, and compliance program implementation for funds investing in digital assets, blockchain companies, or managing tokenized investment products.

Crowdfunding Platform Authorization

Assistance in obtaining crowdfunding platform licenses under EU crowdfunding regulations (ECSP). This service is particularly relevant for blockchain-based crowdfunding platforms, token sale platforms, and equity crowdfunding services operating in the crypto space. The firm handles license applications, regulatory compliance setup, and ongoing authorization maintenance.

Why Choose Oblicity

With key team members including former Estonian Ministry of Finance tax experts and European Commission staff, Oblicity brings insider knowledge of regulatory frameworks and licensing processes. The firm's 17+ years of experience in highly regulated industries across multiple jurisdictions, combined with deep technical understanding of blockchain solutions, enables efficient license acquisition and full regulatory compliance for Web3 ventures requiring EU presence.