Advapay is a leading global one-stop-shop provider of licensing consulting services for fintechs
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We help to run fintech businesses
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Jurisdiction selection and structuring advice
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Preparation of all business, IT, and compliance documentation
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Communication with regulators
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Local team recruitment
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Provide regulatory-compliant software with comprehensive descriptions
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Payment infrastructure development
Advantages of Working With Us
Happy clients worldwide
We have helped dozens of companies from Europe, Africa, Asia, and America launch their fintech.
Practical knowledge
We are fintech practitioners with a proven track record of launching successful payment businesses.
Not just licensing
We focus on delivering a working vehicle to meet clients’ goals, not just getting a license.
Fast ways to start a payment business
Canadian MSB license:
the fastest and easiest way to get your license
The best all-around jurisdiction for new fintechs. It is commonly used by companies with different risk profiles and business models (remittance, e-wallets, crypto).
Pros:
- Affordable, easy, and fast registration
- Covers a wide range of fiat and crypto payment services
- Friendly regulator, open to international businesses
Agency scheme (EU/UK):
easy access to European markets.
Agency registration with an existing Electronic Money Institution is a common organizational solution behind the concept of embedded finance or banking as-a-service.
Pros:
- Easiness of registration
- Ability to provide services across the EU/EEA or UK market
- Access to well-developed payment infrastructure
Jurisdictions in the EEA/UK
we cover
Own Payment (PI) or Electronic Money Institution license (EMI) in the UK or one of the EEA countries is a prestigious and powerful solution for well-established businesses with experienced teams and substantial funding behind them.
Local substance and team: 7-10 officers at the moment of authorization, depending on the jurisdiction. Some shall be local, and some shall be identified at application submission.
Capital requirements: EUR 125k for PI or EUR 350k for EMI of a minimum share capital + funding for the company development (usually over EUR 1 million)
Timeframe: 9-18 months, depending on the jurisdiction
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