Estrella facilitates acquisitions of Czech CASP licensed companies — MiCA-compliant crypto asset service providers registered with the CNB for EU-wide operations.
A Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license is the new EU-wide authorization framework established under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. In the Czech Republic, CASP licenses are issued and supervised by the Czech National Bank (CNB).
MiCA creates a harmonized regulatory framework across all EU member states, replacing the patchwork of national VASP registrations with a single, passportable license. A CASP license authorizes a range of crypto-asset services including operating a trading platform for crypto-assets, exchange of crypto-assets for funds or other crypto-assets, custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients, placing of crypto-assets, providing transfer services, providing advice on crypto-assets, portfolio management of crypto-assets, and execution of orders for crypto-assets.
The Czech Republic has emerged as a preferred jurisdiction for CASP licensing due to its regulatory efficiency, competitive costs, and the CNB’s experienced approach to fintech supervision.
Acquiring a Czech CASP provides EU-wide passporting rights — the ability to offer crypto-asset services across all 27 EU member states plus EEA countries from a single authorization. This is a transformative advantage over the previous regime where separate registrations were required in each country.
The MiCA licensing process is substantially more demanding than the previous VASP registration, requiring detailed documentation on governance, capital adequacy, IT security, business continuity, and operational resilience. By acquiring an entity that has already completed this process, buyers avoid 6–12+ months of application preparation and regulatory review.
Czech CASPs benefit from the CNB’s reputation as a thorough but pragmatic regulator, the Czech Republic’s competitive cost structure, and Prague’s established fintech ecosystem. A Czech CASP license carries significant credibility with banks, institutional partners, and clients across Europe.
Czech CASPs operate under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, which establishes harmonized rules for crypto-asset services across the European Union. The Czech National Bank (CNB) serves as the national competent authority for CASP supervision.
MiCA imposes comprehensive requirements including minimum capital requirements (varying by service type, from €50,000 to €150,000), governance and organizational requirements including fit and proper assessments for management, detailed policies on IT security, business continuity, and operational resilience, client asset segregation and safeguarding requirements, comprehensive AML/CFT compliance aligned with EU standards, pre- and post-trade transparency requirements for trading platforms, regular regulatory reporting and disclosure obligations, and complaints handling and conflict of interest management.
CASPs authorized in one EU member state may passport their services to other member states by notifying the host state’s competent authority, enabling EU-wide operations without additional licensing.
Estrella offers Czech CASP companies for acquisition, including entities authorized under MiCA and entities transitioning from VASP registration to full CASP authorization. Each entity includes complete CNB authorization documentation, MiCA compliance frameworks, corporate records, and financial statements.
Our team manages the entire acquisition process, including CNB approval for change of qualifying shareholding, management body appointments, compliance program transitions, and post-acquisition regulatory reporting. We also provide ongoing advisory support to ensure continued MiCA compliance.
For current availability and entity details, please contact our acquisitions team.
CASP acquisitions in the Czech Republic typically take 8–12 weeks due to the CNB’s assessment of qualifying shareholders and proposed management. The process includes due diligence, CNB notification and approval of the change of qualifying shareholding, share transfer execution, and compliance program updates. The CNB assessment of new shareholders is a critical step that cannot be bypassed.
A VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) is a national-level registration under individual country laws, while a CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) is an EU-wide authorization under the MiCA regulation. CASPs benefit from EU passporting, meaning they can operate across all member states with a single license. CASPs also face more rigorous requirements regarding capital, governance, and consumer protection. MiCA is progressively replacing national VASP regimes across the EU.
Yes, this is one of the primary advantages of the CASP license. Under MiCA Article 59, a CASP authorized in any EU member state may provide services across the entire EU by notifying the host member state’s competent authority. This means a Czech CASP can serve clients in Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, and all other EU/EEA countries without obtaining separate authorizations.
Yes, but the CNB must assess and approve all qualifying shareholders (those holding 10% or more of the capital or voting rights). The assessment considers the shareholder’s reputation, financial soundness, and whether the ownership structure allows effective supervision. Foreign ownership is permitted provided these criteria are met.
CASP entities command premium pricing reflecting the complexity and value of MiCA authorization. Factors affecting price include the authorized service scope, capital held, operational history, banking relationships, and client portfolio. Contact Estrella for current availability and pricing.
Contact Estrella to explore available MiCA-authorized CASP companies in the Czech Republic. Our team provides comprehensive support from initial assessment through CNB approval and post-acquisition compliance.
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