Companies for Sale

In certain cases, yes. A dormant company may retain its licence registration if the regulator has not revoked it. However, the relevant authority typically reviews the licence status upon change of ownership and may require a fresh compliance package or additional documentation before reactivating permissions. COREDO assesses each situation individually and advises on whether reactivation or a new application is the more practical route.

The purchase typically includes the legal entity with complete corporate documentation, the existing licence or pending licence application, compliance documentation, and corporate history records. The exact scope varies by company and is detailed in each offer.

Regulator response times are largely outside our control, but COREDO can minimise delays by ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate before submission, preparing responses to regulator queries within 24–48 hours, and maintaining proactive communication with the supervising authority. Thorough preparation at Steps 1–2 is typically the single most effective way to avoid prolonged approval timelines. For trading and VAT companies with no financial licence, the process is inherently shorter — usually 2–4 weeks.

Regulators require prospective new shareholders and directors to pass fit-and-proper assessments, which typically include AML screening, source-of-funds verification, criminal background checks, and review of professional qualifications. The scope varies by jurisdiction and licence type — CASP and EMI transfers involve more extensive checks than MSB or SPI registrations. COREDO prepares the full documentation package and advises on how to present the ownership structure to satisfy the regulator’s requirements.

Acquiring an existing licensed company can significantly reduce time to market — from 6–18 months for a new licence application to 1–3 months for a company transfer. The company comes with established compliance infrastructure, corporate history, and, in many cases, existing banking relationships.

This is rare when the documentation is properly prepared, but it can happen. If the regulator raises concerns, COREDO works with you to address them — whether that means providing additional documentation, restructuring the ownership, or identifying an alternative company from our portfolio. The deposit and legal fees are handled according to the terms agreed before the transaction begins.

Yes. Under MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114), a CASP authorisation granted in one EU member state entitles the entity to passport its services to all other EU member states without a separate local registration. This pan-EU passporting right is one of the primary reasons clients seek Czech or Lithuanian CASP companies. The passporting notification process is managed by COREDO as part of post-acquisition support.

After acquisition, a licensed company must maintain its regulatory obligations. These typically include an AML Compliance Officer (or outsourced MLRO function), annual regulatory reporting, licence renewal fees, and accounting. Depending on jurisdiction and licence type, ongoing compliance costs generally range from several thousand to tens of thousands of euros per year. COREDO provides outsourced compliance and MLRO services to help acquired companies meet these requirements efficiently.

Yes. We provide post-transaction support including legal consultations, regulatory compliance, AML/CFT support, and assistance with banking relationships. See our Corporate Services and Compliance Services for details.