We support crypto and fintech projects with a Costa Rica-first approach: entity setup, banking/PSP readiness, compliance documentation, and operational structuring for exchanges, OTC desks, payment platforms, and Web3 businesses. Where a regulated license is required, we can coordinate licensing in suitable jurisdictions through vetted partners.
Costa Rica: what we can do
- Company formation and structuring for crypto/fintech operations
- Policies and documentation: AML/KYC program, risk assessment, procedures
- Compliance onboarding flows and record-keeping standards (practical, audit-ready)
- Banking/PSP readiness pack and application support (case-by-case)
- Contract templates and operational terms (platform terms, onboarding, privacy)
- Ongoing compliance maintenance and annual updates as your business scales
Supported business models
- Crypto exchange / brokerage (spot, simple buy/sell, broker model)
- OTC desk and treasury operations
- Payment processing, gateways, and merchant solutions
- Token projects: issuance support (non-securities positioning), documentation coordination
- Web3 service providers (custody coordination, wallet services, B2B tooling)
Regulatory requirements vary widely by activity, target markets, and whether client funds are held/custodied. We provide legal/compliance support and coordinate specialists where licensing is required. Final classification and licensing decisions depend on jurisdiction-specific rules.
Need a regulated license outside Costa Rica?
If your activity requires a formal VASP / EMI / payments or exchange license, we can help you select a jurisdiction based on your target markets, banking access, substance requirements, and timelines. Typical options include:
- EU pathways (where suitable): EMI / payments frameworks, compliance-led structuring
- UAE (selected free zones) for crypto and digital asset activities (case-by-case)
- Panama / BVI / Seychelles / Nevis structures for international operations (structure-first)
- Other jurisdictions upon request (based on business model and risk profile)