Buyer-side license search
A buyer brief should define target markets, activities, customer locations, funds flow, launch timing and whether accounts, vendors and the team must transfer with the entity.
LICENSE APPLICATION AND ACQUISITION PATHWAYS
Before applying for or acquiring a license, confirm regulatory, account and channel viability
Licensing decisions across payments, e-money, digital assets, gaming, investment services and high-risk commerce must consider scope, bank acceptance, vendor support and post-closing obligations.
TRANSACTION PERSPECTIVE
A license is valuable only when it fits the business, survives the transaction and remains operational after closing
A practical overview of payment licensing, banking and channel onboarding across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
US MSB / State Money Transmitter Licenses
A practical overview of licensing, compliance and implementation requirements across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: FinCEN MSB RegistrationCanada
Canada MSB / Foreign MSB
A practical overview of licensing, compliance and implementation requirements in Canada, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: FINTRAC Register an MSB/FMSBUnited Kingdom
API / EMI / FCA Cryptoasset Registration
A practical overview of payment licensing, banking and channel onboarding in the United Kingdom, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: FCA Payment Institution ApplicantsEuropean Union
EMI / PI / MiCA CASP
A practical overview of digital-asset, stablecoin and compliance requirements in the European Union, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: ESMA MiCALithuania
Bank of Lithuania EMI / PI
A practical overview of payment licensing, banking and channel onboarding in Europe, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Bank of Lithuania EMI/PI guidance PDFSingapore
SPI / MPI / DPT
A practical overview of digital-asset, stablecoin and compliance requirements in Singapore, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: MAS Financial Institutions DirectoryHong Kong
MSO / VATP / SFC Regulated Activities
A practical overview of digital-asset, stablecoin and compliance requirements in Hong Kong, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: SFC VATPDubai / UAE
VARA VASP / DIFC DFSA
A practical overview of digital-asset, stablecoin and compliance requirements in Dubai, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: VARA Public RegisterSwitzerland
FINMA FinTech / SRO / AMLA
A practical overview of payment licensing, banking and channel onboarding across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: FINMA FinTechAustralia
AFSL / AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange
A practical overview of licensing, compliance and implementation requirements in Australia, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: ASIC AFS LicensingEstonia
Virtual Asset Service Provider Authorisation
A practical overview of licensing, compliance and implementation requirements across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Estonian FIU authorisationMalta
MGA B2C / B2B Gaming Licence
A practical overview of gaming licensing and payment acceptance across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: MGA Remote Gaming ServicesUnited Kingdom
UKGC Remote Gambling Operating Licence
A practical overview of licensing, compliance and implementation requirements in the United Kingdom, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: UKGC Operating LicencesCuraçao
CGA Online Gaming Licence
A practical overview of gaming licensing and payment acceptance across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Curaçao Gaming PortalIsle of Man
Isle of Man Online Gambling Licence
A practical overview of gaming licensing and payment acceptance across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Isle of Man GSCCyprus
CySEC CIF
A practical overview of investment-services licensing and conduct requirements across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: ESMA Investment ServicesSeychelles
FSA Securities Dealer Licence
A practical overview of investment-services licensing and conduct requirements across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Seychelles FSA CommuniquéMauritius
FSC Investment Dealer / PIS / Digital Asset
A practical overview of digital-asset, stablecoin and compliance requirements across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Mauritius FSC Licensed ActivitiesUnited States
Funding Portal / Broker-Dealer
A practical overview of licensing, compliance and implementation requirements across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: FINRA Funding PortalsEuropean Union
ECSPR Crowdfunding Service Provider
A practical overview of investment-services licensing and conduct requirements in the European Union, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: ESMA CrowdfundingEl Salvador
Digital Asset Service Provider / Issuer
A practical overview of digital-asset, stablecoin and compliance requirements in El Salvador, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: CNAD official siteUAE
UAE Retail Payment Services / Stored Value Facilities
A practical overview of digital-asset, stablecoin and compliance requirements in Dubai, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: UAE Central Bank regulationsKahnawake, Canada
Kahnawake Interactive Gaming Licence
A practical overview of gaming licensing and payment acceptance across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Kahnawake Gaming CommissionAlderney
Alderney eGambling Licence
A practical overview of licensing, compliance and implementation requirements across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Alderney Gambling Control CommissionGibraltar
Gibraltar Remote Gambling Licence
A practical overview of gaming licensing and payment acceptance across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Gibraltar Gambling DivisionGlobal
Payment Onboarding for High-Risk Merchants
A practical overview of gaming licensing and payment acceptance across relevant jurisdictions, covering regulatory scope, required evidence, implementation priorities and ongoing obligations.
Official source: Visa Payment Facilitator and Marketplace Risk Guide
Seller-side listing
A professional seller listing should cover authorization scope, corporate standing, ownership, bank accounts, PSP contracts, regulatory history, client assets, audits and change-of-control requirements.
Post-closing support
An operational license transaction needs a 30/60/90-day post-closing plan and early confirmation that the license, accounts and vendors can continue.