Crypto license Europe by country: CASP authorization guides for all 30 EEA jurisdictions, including Lithuania, Cyprus, Malta and Germany: timelines and fees.
The best jurisdiction depends on your business model, language capability, and existing regulatory relationships. Lithuania (Bank of Lithuania) and Ireland (CBI) are popular for international applicants due to English documentation, established processes, and EU passporting rights. Germany (BaFin) and France (AMF) suit entities already registered under prior VASP regimes. See the full country comparison at micahub.net/jurisdictions/compare/.
Yes. A MiCA CASP authorization in any EEA member state entitles you to passport services into all other 29 EEA countries by notifying your home NCA and the host country NCA. Passporting covers all authorized CASP services and is effective on notification, without separate approval in each country.
All-in costs (NCA fees plus preparation) vary significantly. Lithuania typically has lower NCA fees and a pragmatic process. However, the largest cost driver is preparation, not NCA fees. Using Micahub to automate documentation cuts overall cost by 60-80% regardless of which EEA jurisdiction you choose.
Processing times vary: France (AMF) typically 4-8 months, Lithuania (Bank of Lithuania) 6-9 months, Germany (BaFin) 6-12 months, Netherlands (DNB) 6-9 months, Ireland (CBI) 6-12 months. MiCA sets a maximum 40 working-day review period once an application is declared complete, but completeness checks add additional time.
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