Apply for Authorisation as a Crypto Asset Service Provider under MiCAR
If you are seeking an authorisation under the Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation please email office@complireg.com with 'CASP Authorisation' with your preferred country in the subject header of your email. We will then arrange a time to speak and before the call we will ask you to complete this application form here.
Ireland Update on Crypto-Asset Service Providers Authorisation process
Ireland Update on Crypto-Asset Service Providers Authorisation process:
- The Central Bank of Ireland has issued today (Wednesday 5th March 2025) its Application Form for Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation CLICK HERE
Did you know that there is a way to provide crypto-asset services without going through the application process above? In accordance with Article 60 of the MiCAR, certain authorised financial entities can provide all or some crypto-asset services in relation to specified equivalent services without obtaining authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider if they notify the Central Bank of Ireland with certain information before providing those services for the first time. CLICK HERE
Please note that you cannot submit an application to the Central Bank until you have been invited to do so. This is because you must complete what is known as the Key Facts Document and meet with the Central Bank of Ireland before you may file a CASP Application. CLICK HERE
We recommend all persons seeking to be MiCAR authorised in Ireland to read the Central Bank of Ireland MiCAR Authorisation and Supervision Expectations issued (December 2024). The document applies to issuers of Asset Referenced Tokens, issuers of Electronic Money Tokens as well as applicant firms seeking authorisation as a Crypto Asset Service Provider (‘CASP’). The Central Bank has an agreed MiCAR Risk Appetite that guides our approach when authorising and supervising issuers and CASPs under MiCAR. CLICK HERE
Here is a Process Overview Diagram Prepared by the Central Bank of Ireland
Our team advises on MiCAR/Crypto Asset, banking, MiFID, Electronic Money and Payments and Crowdfunding authorisations and CASP authorisations in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Cyprus, Croatia, Spain, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Malta and France.
We have developed a diverse range of legal, accounting, technical and support experts in each jurisdiction through our support of fintech networks including:
We have developed a diverse range of legal, accounting, technical and support experts in each jurisdiction through our support of fintech networks including:
Select the jurisdiction below to start your CASP Authorisation. Our Fintech and Digital Assets Network includes partnerships with Fintech groups in leading European countries.
FintechIreland.com
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FintechUK.com
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FintechCyprus.com
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FintechMalta.com
FintechLuxembourg.com
FintechLithuania.com
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If you are seeking an authorisation under the Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation please complete the application form here and select crypto asset / crypto exchange from the drop down menu at Question 10.
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Peter Oakes has written comprehensive guides on Why Ireland For Fintech for:
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Why Ireland for Fintech? Ireland is fantastic place to obtain an e-money authorisation and a payment institution authorisation. However we can also assist you get authorised in a number of other jurisdictions in Europe and elsewhere. See our Authorisation / License Enquiry Form below.
However, our team appreciates that Ireland may not be your first choice for regulated services. That's why we advise on banking, MiFID, Electronic Money and Payments and Crowdfunding authorisations and VASP registrations in the United Kingdom, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Cyprus and Malta as well as Ireland.
However, our team appreciates that Ireland may not be your first choice for regulated services. That's why we advise on banking, MiFID, Electronic Money and Payments and Crowdfunding authorisations and VASP registrations in the United Kingdom, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Cyprus and Malta as well as Ireland.
8 April 2021 - Getting Authorised by the Central Bank Webinar
We hope you enjoyed our two co-hosted webinars with Fintech Ireland on:
Contact us at office@complireg.com for more information and/or complete the Authorisation / Licence Enquiry Form on this page to start a discussion on how we can assist you.
If you missed the events, or you want to check some of the points we covered, you can watch the recording and access the slides from Thursday 8th April 2021 below. And scroll down this page for more relevant information on getting authorised / registered in Ireland.
- Thursday 6th May 2021, So, you want to be a Virtual Asset Service Provider? Regulation, Supervision and Money Laundering (and MiCA)
- Thursday 8th April 2021, Getting Authorised and being Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland for Emoney Institutions, Payment Institutions and Virtual Asset Service Providers.
Contact us at office@complireg.com for more information and/or complete the Authorisation / Licence Enquiry Form on this page to start a discussion on how we can assist you.
If you missed the events, or you want to check some of the points we covered, you can watch the recording and access the slides from Thursday 8th April 2021 below. And scroll down this page for more relevant information on getting authorised / registered in Ireland.
Peter, great webinar yesterday! Really informative and helpful for some of our projects. Crypto Asset & Blockchain Expert
If you are seeking an authorisation under the Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation please complete the application form here and select crypto asset / crypto exchange from the drop down menu at Question 10.
