European MiCA CASP Licence & Compliance

Obtain your European MiCA CASP licence with specialist regulatory support.
We assist crypto exchanges, brokers, custodians, and digital asset platforms with CASP authorisation, regulatory structuring, and ongoing compliance under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

Start Application

Our Simple 3-Step MiCA CASP Licence Process

Step 1: Business model and jurisdiction strategy

We review your services, token flows, customer base, and operational structure.
We determine the appropriate CASP permissions and the most suitable EU jurisdiction for authorisation.

Step 2: CASP licence
application & documentation

We prepare the CASP licence file, governance documentation, compliance policies, and regulatory submissions.
We coordinate the application process and handle regulator interactions.

Step 3:

Ongoing Compliance

After authorisation, we support your compliance programme and assist with passporting your CASP licence across the European Economic Area.

Successful Licence Client Testimonial

“We engaged Buckingham Capital Consulting to support our European crypto licensing strategy. The team provided clear guidance on MiCA requirements, built our compliance framework, and structured our authorisation approach for long-term scalability across the EU.”

Why Buckingham Capital Consulting: Trusted Experts in MSB Licencing

Specialist support from strategy through authorisation and ongoing MiCA compliance.

Deep digital asset regulatory expertise

We advise crypto businesses globally on VASP registrations, CASP authorisations, and digital asset regulatory frameworks across Europe and beyond.

End-to-end CASP authorisation support

We manage the full process, from regulatory assessment and structuring through to CASP licence preparation and submission.

Ongoing compliance and governance

After authorisation, we support firms with governance frameworks, policy updates, and regulatory readiness across the EU.

Our Service is Trusted by Leaders in Financial Services

Expert European MiCA CASP Licence & Compliance Services

Since 2013, we’ve guided several businesses through successful MSB licencing. Our fast-track, end-to-end support ensures a smooth, compliant, and efficient process from start to finish.

CASP authorisation strategy

Assessment of your business model and identification of the correct CASP permissions under MiCA.

CASP licence application

Preparation and submission of the full CASP authorisation file, including governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Compliance policies and procedures

Drafting of internal policies covering AML, operational risk, governance, safeguarding of client assets, and internal controls.

Ongoing compliance support

Post-authorisation advisory, governance reviews, and preparation for regulatory inspections.

Our People

Our team combines payments, crypto, and regulatory expertise to guide digital asset firms through MiCA CASP authorisation and ongoing compliance. We work directly with founders, compliance leads, and legal teams to deliver practical, regulator-ready solutions

Key information and requirements for the European MiCA CASP licence

What is a CASP under MiCA?

Under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, businesses providing crypto-asset services must obtain authorisation as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP).

Once authorised in one EU member state, a CASP can passport its services across the European Economic Area.

Activities that typically require a CASP licence

CASP authorisation is required for firms providing services such as:

Crypto-asset exchange services.
Execution of crypto-asset orders.
Reception and transmission of crypto-asset orders.
Crypto-asset custody and administration.
Operation of trading platforms.
Crypto-asset placement or distribution.
Transfer services for crypto-assets.

The exact permissions depend on the services offered.

Our services

We support clients through the full MiCA CASP authorisation process, including:

Business model and regulatory assessment.
Jurisdiction selection and structuring.
CASP licence application preparation.
Governance and compliance framework design.
Liaison with regulators.
Ongoing compliance advisory.

Key regulatory requirements

Typical CASP requirements include:

Authorisation from a national competent authority.
Fit and proper directors and senior management.
Minimum capital requirements based on service type.
Robust governance and risk management framework.
Safeguarding arrangements for client crypto-assets.
Operational resilience and security controls.
AML and counter-terrorist financing framework.
Ongoing regulatory reporting and supervision.

Required documentation

Typical CASP application documentation includes:

Detailed business plan and service description.
Corporate structure and ownership details.
Director and senior management information.
Governance and risk management framework.
Operational and security policies.
Safeguarding and custody arrangements.
AML and compliance policies.
Financial projections and capital details.

Other important information

MiCA introduces a single EU-wide crypto licensing regime.
CASP authorisation in one EU state allows passporting across the EEA.
Existing VASP regimes are being phased out or transitioned under MiCA.
Early structuring decisions can significantly affect authorisation timelines and capital requirements.