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Estonia Cryptocurrency License

Estonia offers one of the most technologically advanced governments in the world, having digitized nearly every facet of government function. While not recognized as a financial center, the European Union member continues to attract a wealth of international companies to its technology hub. Estonia offers a reasonable corporate tax structure of 20% on distributed profits only.

As the ease of corporate formation and banking continue to be a staple of the Estonian government, it has not stood idly by. Estonia has been a forerunner in the distributed ledger technology – i.e., blockchain, and cryptocurrency space. Specifically, Estonia’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has promulgated regulations specifically aimed at attracting cryptocurrency-related businesses.

Estonia is one of the preeminent jurisdictions for obtaining a cryptocurrency license. A license obtained in Estonia provides the holder with the ability to operate a cryptocurrency exchange, manage hosted cryptocurrency wallets, among other activities. The ease of obtaining a license and flexibility the license affords within the European Union and elsewhere makes Estonia a perfect jurisdiction for blockchain-related operations.

Advantages of an Estonia Cryptocurrency License

Average daily trading in Bitcoin alone exceeds $20 billion. The streamlined and cost-effective process in obtaining a Estonia cryptocurrency license can place you in this lucrative market in as little as three months. As worldwide adoption of cryptocurrency increases, cryptocurrency exchanges are estimated to have taken in over $1 billion in profits last year alone. With increasingly complex cryptocurrency regulation in leading economic nations such as the United States and European Union, Estonia offers a cost-effective, risk free alternative for starting a licensed cryptocurrency exchange or broker-dealer.

Estonia Cryptocurrency License at a Glance

License Cryptocurrency License
Time to License 3 to 4 Months
Capital Requirement Approx. $2,500
Tax Structure Up to Twenty (20%) Percent
Economic Substance Yes
Local Director Yes
AML/KYC Yes
Audit Yes

Resources

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Estonia Cryptocurrency License – Information Sheet and Fee Schedule
Estonia ICO Framework.
Estonia Virtual Currency Framework.

Estonia Cryptocurrency License Package

  • Establish Estonian entity.

  • Preparation and drafting of shareholder and officer agreements.

  • Preparation and drafting of narrative business plan.

  • Preparation and drafting of current financial statements.

  • Preparation and drafting of 3 years financial projections.

  • Preparation and drafting of personal financial statements for owners.

  • Preparation and submission of application with Estonia financial regulator.

  • Preparation and drafting of responses to Estonia financial regulator.

  • Identification and engagement of auditor and local representative.

  • Facilitate opening of bank accounts and trading accounts.

  • Preparation and drafting of AML/KYC policies and procedures.

  • Preparation and drafting of client agreements and disclosures.

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