01 · Jurisdiction Selection
MiCA Jurisdiction Selection Assessment
For businesses deciding where to establish and authorise their EU CASP.
From €6,500
Explore Jurisdictions →MiCA · CASP Authorisation · EU Market Access
MiCA CASP Licensing & EU Authorisation Support
End-to-end regulatory support for crypto-asset service providers seeking authorisation under MiCA.
LEX ARTA supports CASP applicants from jurisdiction selection and licensing readiness through preparation of the complete authorisation dossier, regulatory review and operational implementation.
10 CASP servicesAuthorisation matched to the requested service perimeter.
€50k–€150kMinimum permanent capital by prudential class.
EU-wide routeHome-state authorisation with cross-border expansion mechanisms.
End-to-endFrom route selection and readiness to dossier and implementation.
Choose your starting point
Where Are You in the MiCA Authorisation Process?
Start with the stage that matches your project. Each mandate has a separate purpose and commercial boundary.
02 · Licensing Readiness
MiCA Licensing Readiness Assessment
For applicants that have identified their licensing route but need to determine whether the business is ready to enter authorisation.
From €5,500
Request an Assessment →03 · Full CASP Authorisation
Complete MiCA Application Preparation
Preparation and coordination of the full regulatory dossier.
From €40,000
Final fee depends on CASP class, requested services and project complexity.
View Full Scope →04 · Operational & Post-Authorisation
From Authorisation to Regulated Operations
Implementation support for AML/CFT, DORA governance and regulatory compliance, governance, outsourcing, regulatory changes and cross-border expansion.
Custom quotation
Scoped separately according to implementation and ongoing support needs.
Explore Support →The regulatory framework
Authorisation Is More Than an Application File
MiCA creates a harmonised EU framework for crypto-asset service providers, but each authorisation remains specific to the applicant, the services requested and the selected home Member State.
The competent authority assesses whether the proposed CASP can operate as a regulated business in practice. The business model, financial projections, governance, AML/CFT framework, ICT environment, outsourcing arrangements and operating procedures therefore need to describe one coherent organisation.
LEX ARTA structures the licensing project around that operating model rather than producing disconnected template documents.
Services & prudential requirements
Match the Authorisation to the Services You Will Provide
Class 1
Minimum permanent capital: €50,000
Reception and transmission of orders, execution of orders, placing of crypto-assets, transfer services, advice and portfolio management.
Class 2
Minimum permanent capital: €125,000
Custody and administration, exchange of crypto-assets for funds and exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, together with requested Class 1 services where applicable.
Class 3
Minimum permanent capital: €150,000
Operation of a trading platform for crypto-assets, with additional services incorporated into the authorisation where required.
The prudential class determines the applicable minimum capital category. It does not automatically authorise every service within that class. Regulatory capital is separate from LEX ARTA professional fees.
Full CASP dossier · What is included
One Application. Seven Connected Workstreams.
The Full CASP Authorisation mandate covers preparation of the application-level regulatory framework required for the proposed business.
01
Programme of Operations & Business Plan
Business model, requested services, target clients and markets, operating structure, resources, commercial model and key outsourcing arrangements.
02
Financial & Prudential Package
Three-year projections, revenue and cost assumptions, staffing and provider costs, capital planning, prudential safeguards and relevant stress scenarios.
03
Governance & Fit and Proper
Organisational responsibilities, management-body arrangements, internal controls, key functions and coordination of fit-and-proper documentation.
04
AML/CFT, Sanctions & Travel Rule
AML/CFT risk, customer-risk methodology, CDD/EDD, sanctions, transaction-monitoring governance, suspicious-activity escalation and TFR / Travel Rule arrangements.
05
ICT, DORA & Business Continuity
Application-level ICT governance and risk, ICT third-party dependencies, incident governance, business continuity and recovery arrangements. Technical security implementation, testing and system configuration are outside LEX ARTA’s scope.
06
MiCA & Service-Specific Policies
General and service-specific regulatory documentation according to the requested services.
07
Application & Regulatory Coordination
Compilation, consistency review and preparation of the regulatory dossier for submission, including agreed support with ordinary clarification requests and amendments.
Indicative professional fees
Full MiCA CASP Authorisation
Existing usable documentation can be incorporated into the mandate and taken into account when the final scope is agreed.
Class 1From €40,000
Class 2From €55,000
Class 3 / Trading PlatformFrom €75,000
Final fees depend on jurisdiction, requested services, ownership and group structure, existing documentation, governance and staffing, ICT architecture, outsourcing arrangements and overall complexity. Authority fees, regulatory capital and third-party professional costs are separate unless expressly included.
Clear commercial boundaries
Application Documentation vs Operational Implementation
The Full CASP Dossier covers the regulatory application package. The following are normally handled under a separate implementation mandate.
DORA Beyond the Application
LEX ARTA may support DORA governance, policies, outsourcing and regulatory/contractual work. Technical implementation, system remediation and resilience testing are not provided by LEX ARTA.
Technical ICT & Testing
System configuration, penetration or vulnerability testing, technical security audits, resilience testing and technology implementation are outside LEX ARTA’s scope and must be carried out by specialist technical providers.
AML Technology & Operations
KYC/KYB systems, blockchain analytics, transaction-monitoring configuration, Travel Rule technology and ongoing outsourced AML functions.
Management & Local Substance
Directors, MLRO, Compliance Officer, risk or ICT roles, recruitment, offices and local operating infrastructure.
External Professional Services
Accounting, audit, tax, banking, certified translations, notarial work and reserved local legal services where required.
EU home Member State
Choose the Jurisdiction Around the Operating Model
MiCA harmonises the regulatory framework, but the practical licensing project can still differ between Member States. Jurisdiction should be assessed against services, management location, substance, operating structure and long-term strategy.
MiCA Jurisdiction Selection Assessment
From €6,500
For businesses deciding where to establish and authorise their EU CASP before committing significant resources to incorporation, staffing and application preparation.
Request an Assessment →Typical assessment factors
Regulatory route · applicant structure · management and substance · licensing requirements · operational considerations · implementation implications.
Selected EU routes
Czech Republic
Czech MiCA Authorisation
MiCA CASP authorisation through the Czech National Bank, with applicant structuring, company formation and Prague-based coordination available where required.
Explore Czech MiCA Authorisation →Lithuania
Lithuania
A Baltic route that may suit internationally oriented FinTech and digital-asset businesses, subject to the proposed governance and substance model.
Discuss Lithuania →Latvia
Latvia
A Baltic MiCA authorisation route for applicants evaluating regional operational and supervisory considerations.
Discuss Latvia →Malta
Malta
An established financial-services jurisdiction with a developed digital-assets regulatory environment.
Discuss Malta →Cyprus
Cyprus
A potential home Member State for internationally focused financial-services and digital-asset groups.
Discuss Cyprus →Estonia
Estonia
A possible route for technology-led applicants able to demonstrate appropriate governance and operational substance.
Discuss Estonia →How we work
From Business Model to Regulatory Decision
01 · Scope
Confirm the perimeter
Services, prudential class, applicant structure and home Member State.
02 · Readiness
Assess the applicant
Management, governance, financial resources, AML/CFT, ICT and operational dependencies.
03 · Build
Prepare the dossier
Programme of Operations, financial package and supporting regulatory documentation.
04 · Application
Coordinate submission
Complete and coordinate the application package for submission.
05 · Regulatory Review
Support the review
Agreed clarification and amendment process with the competent authority.
06 · Operationalisation
Prepare for launch
Outstanding operational requirements under a separate mandate where required.
After authorisation
MiCA Compliance Does Not End at Authorisation
Regulatory Remediation
Support with identified deficiencies, supervisory findings or significant regulatory requests.
Cross-Border Expansion
Support with relevant notifications and expansion of approved services into other EU markets.
Material Changes
Assessment of changes to services, ownership, management, outsourcing or the operating model.
Ongoing Compliance
AML/CFT, Travel Rule, DORA governance and regulatory compliance, governance, compliance monitoring and supervisory-readiness support.
Why LEX ARTA
Licensing Built Around the Business That Will Actually Operate
Operating Model First
Services, jurisdiction, governance and operational structure are established before the dossier is built.
Integrated Regulatory Package
Business plan, financial projections, governance, AML/CFT, ICT/DORA and MiCA policies are developed as connected parts of one application.
Clear Scope Boundaries
Application documentation and operational implementation are separated so the client knows what is included.
Senior-Led
Core regulatory and compliance work is senior-led, with local legal, accounting, corporate or technical specialists coordinated where required.
FAQ
MiCA / CASP Licensing Questions
Is the Programme of Operations / business plan included?
Yes. It is a core component of the Full CASP Authorisation mandate.
Are three-year financial projections included?
Yes. The financial and prudential workstream includes a three-year financial model aligned with the business plan and operating assumptions.
Is AML/CFT included?
Yes. Application-level AML/CFT, sanctions, transaction-monitoring governance and Travel Rule documentation are included.
Is DORA included?
Application-level ICT and DORA documentation required for the CASP authorisation dossier is included. Full operational DORA implementation and technical testing are separately scoped.
Is the Readiness Assessment charged separately if LEX ARTA prepares the full application?
No. Where LEX ARTA is engaged for the Full CASP Authorisation from the outset, readiness forms part of the initial project phase rather than being charged as a duplicate service.
What if we already have some application documents?
Usable existing documentation can be reviewed and incorporated into the mandate. Its quality and completeness are reflected in the final scope and quotation.
Planning a MiCA CASP authorisation?
Build One Coherent Regulatory Application Around the Business That Will Actually Operate.
Start with the services, jurisdiction and operating model.
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