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Successful Licence Client Testimonial
"We highly recommend Buckingham Capital Consulting to any business seeking to obtain an MSB registration. Their team understood our specific business requirements and guided us through each regulatory requirement with clarity. The registration process was completed efficiently, and their ongoing compliance support has been instrumental in maintaining our operational standards. We are grateful for their practical expertise and professional approach."
Why Buckingham Capital Consulting: Trusted Experts in MSB Licencing
Deep digital asset regulatory expertise
We advise crypto businesses globally on VASP licences, AML frameworks, and regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
End-to-end licencing support
We manage the full process, from initial structuring and documentation through to submission and regulator interaction.
Ongoing compliance and governance
After licencing, we support firms with AML reviews, policy updates, and preparation for future EU crypto regulation.
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Our Simple 3-Step Poland VASP Licence Process
Step 1:
Assessment & Planning
We review your business model, services, and jurisdictions.
We confirm the correct VASP licence scope and define the required AML and governance structure.
Step 2:
Application & Documentation
We prepare the VASP licence file, AML policies, internal procedures, and required disclosures.
We manage the submission and handle regulator queries where required.
Step 3:
Ongoing Compliance
After the licence is obtained, we provide ongoing AML and regulatory support, including policy updates, reviews, and preparation for EU MiCA requirements.
Expert Poland VASP Licence & Compliance Services
Since 2013, we’ve guided several businesses through successful VASP licencing. Our fast-track, end-to-end support ensures a smooth, compliant, and efficient process from start to finish.
Poland VASP licence application
Preparation and submission of the VASP licence file with the Polish authorities, including all required documentation.
AML programme design
Development of a complete AML and counter-terrorist financing framework tailored to your crypto business model.
Compliance policies and procedures
Drafting of internal policies covering customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, reporting, governance, and internal controls.
Ongoing compliance support
Post-licence advisory, AML reviews, risk assessments, and preparation for future EU licencing regimes.
Our People
Our team combines regulatory, payments, and digital asset expertise to guide crypto businesses through VASP licencing and ongoing compliance. We work directly with founders and compliance leads to deliver practical, regulator-ready solutions without unnecessary complexity.
Key information and requirements for the Poland VASP licence
Key requirements
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Registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider with the Polish Ministry of Finance.
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Applies to businesses providing:
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Exchange between virtual assets and fiat currencies.
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Exchange between different virtual assets.
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Custody or administration of virtual assets.
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Operation of trading or brokerage platforms.
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Implementation of a comprehensive AML and CTF framework.
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Appointment of a qualified AML compliance officer.
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Fit and proper management and beneficial owners.
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Ongoing transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.
Required Documentation
Typical documentation includes:
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Business model and services description.
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Corporate structure and ownership details.
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Director and beneficial owner information.
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AML and CTF policies and procedures.
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Business risk assessment.
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Internal control and governance documentation.
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Compliance officer credentials.
Exact requirements vary depending on the structure and activities.
Our services
We support clients through the full VASP licencing process, including:
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Regulatory assessment of the business model.
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Company structuring and jurisdictional advice.
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Preparation of AML policies and procedures.
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VASP licence application preparation and submission.
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Regulator liaison where required.
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Ongoing compliance advisory.
Other important information
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In Poland, the VASP regime operates as a formal registration under AML legislation, commonly referred to in the market as a VASP licence.
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Registered firms must comply with Polish AML laws and reporting obligations.
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Firms serving EU clients should prepare for the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which will introduce harmonised licencing across the EU.
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Early structuring decisions can affect your future MiCA authorisation strategy.