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🇬🇧
9-12 months
United Kingdom
EMI (Electronic Money Institution)
Enables issuing e-money and providing payment services across the UK.
Min Capital: €350,000
🇦🇪
4-6 months
United Arab Emirates
VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider)
License for crypto exchanges and digital asset brokers in Dubai/VARAs jurisdiction.
Min Capital: Varies
🇱🇹
6-9 months
Lithuania
EMI License
Popular gateway to the European market with a fintech-friendly regulator.
Min Capital: €350,000
🇧🇷
12 months
Brazil
Payment Institution (PI)
Access Latin Americas largest fintech market with local acquiring or wallet capabilities.
Min Capital: R$ 2M
🇸🇬
12-18 months
Singapore
Major Payment Institution (MPI)
The gold standard for fintech in Asia, regulated by Mas (Monetary Authority of Singapore).
Min Capital: S$ 250,000
🇿🇦
3-5 months
South Africa
FSP (Financial Service Provider)
Entry point for crypto and financial services in the African market.
Min Capital: Minimal