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Mainly, foreign investment activities in Thailand are regulated by a piece of legislation called the FBA (Foreign Business Act). The thing is some parts of the law only apply to the local citizens. Resultingly, it means that foreign investors who plan to conduct business activities in the Kingdom can run into some restrictions dictated by […]

Portugal’s financial institutions are mainly attractive thanks to the Portuguese regulation of the financial sector. Two mains authorities who are responsible for the regulation of financial services in Portugal are the BoP and CMVM. The first one advises the government on matters connected to the economic and financial sectors. The second one provides advice about […]

If you are planning to register a company in Great Britain, remember to take into account what requirements are imposed for the maintenance of company registers and what information is supposed to be put in them. Requirements British legislation states that all companies are obliged to keep registers (registration documents or journals). These documents contain […]

SMEs that function in Nigeria for more than 24 months, as the crowdfunding rules proposed by the SEC state, have a right to attract funds through Nigerian crowdfunding portals. Only portals that received approval from the SEC fall under this rule. For this activity, SMEs need to issue bonds, stocks, and other investment vehicles required […]

No wonder Singapore often happens to be the first on the list of countries when it comes to choosing a place for starting a crypto business in Asia. The main reason is Singapore being one of the four Asian tigers. Specifically, Tigers demonstrate promising conditions for business activity, a high level of economic development, and […]

In the process of buying a company or its stakes from Spain internationally, multiple participants can be engaged. Actually, company acquisitions in Spain are much more common than purchasing a business through selling assets. This approach means that ownership of a business is transferred partially instead of a complete sale. It is still an alternative […]

Being known as a global innovation hub, Japan is not lagging behind in the Fintech and IT field either. This post will be dedicated to this topic. It happens to be especially useful for entrepreneurs who are planning to register a crypto exchange in Japan or are interested in regulation aspects related to cryptoasset trading […]

Not too long ago, some providers of crypto services in the Netherlands became obliged to comply with anti-money laundering requirements. The reason for this is the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) issued by the Dutch House of Representatives last year. Let’s now explore the details of the control exercised over AML compliance of crypto service […]

A key part of attracting investors’ attention is the evaluating of the enterprise’s IP assets. On the opposite, many problems can occur when one does not know what to expect in terms of a company’s IP potential. This article’s goal is to explain what it is exactly that investors pay attention to while performing due […]

Recently, the US and EU saw a lawsuit about TM rights violation and transfer of domain name. The result of the case was the court’s decision to hand down a verdict in favor of the defendant since the proof provided by the plaintiff were not considered sufficient enough. However, for us, it is a perfect […]

Without hesitation, being familiar with the Australian regulatory framework is extremely important when starting a business there. ASX-listed companies especially, but generally all Australian companies are expected to follow all of the local requirements and regulations. We will now explore what these conditions are and what steps foreign investors need to take to perform a […]

A fintech company in Japan is considered a financial instrument operator and, therefore, is required to be registered. When it comes to AIFs in Japan, the country does not apply special regulation to them: such institutions are governed on the basis of FIEA. Crypto activities regulation Although robots are not living advisors, the use of […]

If you are someone who is about to start trading in cryptocurrencies in Austria, getting familiar with the local regulations of taxes and licensing is absolutely a must. We have come up with a short overview of the key principles of cryptocurrency regulation and requirements obligatory for cryptocurrency companies in Austria. Taxes The Republic of […]

Luxembourg is known to be a major fintech hub. To live up to this status, the country legislatively approved transferring and holding virtual assets through DLT. In addition, Luxembourg is actually the first country in Europe that put in place specific registration that authorizes the obtainment of a payment institution license. Payment institution license The […]

It is becoming popular for established companies or startup owners to search for new ways of reducing costs, rising profitability, and boosting revenues. Many of them decide to open a cryptocurrency company in Hong Kong. Yet some legal and regulatory challenges can surprise these businessmen. To not find ourselves in an awkward situation, let’s discover […]

In the Republic of Ireland the responsibility of regulating financial services belongs to the CBI. However, this institution does not govern digital currencies in any way. In fact, there is no such governmental agency in Ireland that controls the market of cryptocurrencies. What is more, it is not defined whether and to what degree the […]

So, what does it mean to create an investment fund in Germany or in other EU countries? In fact, this implies setting up a complete legal entity accompanied by all permits for financial and investment activities. The main source of regulation for the funds is the Investment Law. It is completely harmonized with the EU […]

In the latest years, financial regulators of the EU and Great Britain have been progressively issuing new regulatory requirements for cryptocurrencies. It is, therefore, inevitably necessary to monitor all the recent changes. Especially this assumption would be relevant for those who are planning to register a crypto company in the EU or in Great Britain. […]

Goals and planning Obviously, the goal of every deal can be different. However, for simplicity, we classify all of them into personal or tax-related goals. Reaching a personal goal means having enough free capital to then focus on earning expected profits; fulfilling tax-related goals involves making sure that the deal is going according to the […]

Is Great Britain luring you to open a cryptocurrency company there? Then it is important to remember how this country regulates different types of virtual currencies. We will now focus on the key legal requirements for cryptocurrencies and find out what crypto activities fall under the regulation. Firstly, it is necessary to define the characteristics […]

In Switzerland, SICAFs and Swiss LPs belong to popular ways of registering a company. Swiss legislation underwent considerable changes regarding distribution, custody, and management of CISs after AIF Managers have adopted the EU Directive. Now there are three main regulations that control SICAF and Swiss LPs: FINMA-CISO, CISA, and CISO. Registration of a Swiss LP […]

The end of 2019 saw some important news about cryptoassets. An official statement regarding cryptoassets and smart contracts was published by a dedicated working group in the UK. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly the statement was about and how it could affect businessmen that plan to register their own crypto company in […]

FIL 2020 is the primary source of regulation for foreign investment in China. The main areas of its application are: Registration of enterprises with FDI; Acquisition of shares in local companies; Investments in new projects; Other investment types allowed by Chinese laws. Foreign investors can operate in China; however, on limited terms. It is mandatory […]

“Private banking” is usually known as financial services received by individuals with high income. You can find departments of private banking in every bank in Israel. To be eligible to receive private banking services in Israel, some banks request a minimum amount from their clients (from $500 to $1 m). Moreover, it is possible to […]

Starting this year, the MLR Amendment modified the AML / CFT regulations in the United Kingdom. For those who are about to start a crypto company it would be useful to keep in mind that this amendment brings MLD5 to the UK’s legislation and changes regulations for transfers. Introduction Due to being concerned about money […]

Financial institutions in Canada are obliged to put in place best-suited policies for their activities, as Canadian legislation states. When it comes to the main financial regulator, the OSFI publishes regulations and guidelines on the regular basis. Canadian banks also have requirements to fulfill: to ensure proper liquidity forms and an adequate amount of capital. […]

Bitcoin protocol is being updated all the time, which can be important to know while planning to obtain a cryptocurrency exchange license. The basic stipulation of Bitcoin protocol is that individual users stay online only if they follow identical rules. If someone attempts to modify the rules unilaterally, they can resultingly get expelled from using […]

When registering an ICO, trading cryptocurrencies, and getting a cryptocurrency license, it is crucial to remember that cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, are a completely unprecedented phenomenon in the modern socio-economic world. For that matter, not everyone trusts the concept entirely and not everybody is prepared to invest their “real, paper” money that they had earned by […]

Let’s talk about 5 European countries that allow cryptocurrency investment on the best terms. This article will surely come in handy for cryptocurrency investors that are planning to start a crypto exchange in the EU. Malta In 2018 the authorities in the Republic of Malta passed the Law on DI Registration and the MDI Act. […]

Taking into account the growing number of investors who would like to get a license for cryptocurrency activities in Hong Kong, local regulators publish numerous recommendations informing investors on the distribution and marketing of crypto products. This initiative is expected to make an investment in HK more comprehensive and easier. Therefore, HK’s main financial regulator, […]

This post will be especially useful for individuals interested in registering an Asia-focused fund or a financial company in the Cayman Islands. What is so special about the Cayman Islands? In the East Asian financial industry, the Cayman Islands are known to be one of the most attractive financial centers. Particularly for East Asian countries, […]

Businessmen interested in opening a company or get involved in public investment programs in Central America more often regard Belize as an option. This change is the result of Belize’s strive for resetting its positive image after being associated with an offshore location. In fact, the country is making changes to the legislation that governs […]

A short answer to that question would be “yes”, yet we all need to hear a long one. A study has been conducted recently stating that during the first quarter of 2019 a total amount of nearly $1.2 billion was lost from the theft, fraud, and misappropriation of cryptocurrencies. The number had doubled compared to […]

This blog post is a perfect choice for individuals who would like to obtain a cryptocurrency license in the European Union and start a crypto business in one of the member states. Probably the key issue related to cryptocurrencies is the fact that they can be potentially used for illegal activities such as money laundering. […]

Are you planning to open a fintech company in the Czech Republic or possibly in other European countries? This article will come in handy by explaining the main principles of fintech regulation in the Czech Republic. The statistics for the European fintech sector are the following: Europe is becoming the leader of financial technology in […]

Sometimes entrepreneurs encounter some problems and legal issues with their domain name protection. First, we need to explain what a domain is. A domain name helps you find a website as it is basically a physical address but on the Internet. There are two parts of the domain name to differentiate. When it comes to […]

No wonder, today developing and selling applications on Google Play becomes more and more popular knowing how profitable it can be. Although, at first it is necessary to register a company for the development of applications. Only after taking this step it is possible to conduct an entrepreneurial activity like this. Let’s imagine that you […]

For those who intend to acquire a company for conducting business abroad, there are many factors to consider like permits, local legislation, visas. This short report specifically will help you understand the difference between the two shareholder agreement types. Explanation ROFR vs ROFO The question that shareholders always ask themselves is “Should we transfer stakes […]

Last year saw the EU Council issue the updated regulation for investment companies that are registered on the EU territory. The results of this modification will be stricter conditions applied to the operation of investment companies originally coming not from the European Union. This article will advise what steps you should take if you are […]

For individuals who intend to provide financial services in Singapore, it is worth taking into account that this industry requires fulfillment of numerous standards there. Especially, advanced financial risk management methods are implemented extensively. Usage of experienced risk management techniques allows to minimize financial loss and to keep profits high no matter how critical the […]

In the modern world, digital technologies are everywhere; this fact truly makes our society digital. The digitalization in all sectors leads among others to the growing popularity of registering an e-business. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic entered our lives unexpectedly and triggered an immense transition of consumers to the usage of online operations, even despite their […]

According to the recent publication of the Financial conduct authority, the sale of derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) referencing certain types of cryptoassets to retail consumers is banned. The FCA believes that these products pose harm to retail consumers and, therefore, are not considered suitable. There are multiple reasons why consumers cannot reliably value such […]

This time we will take a look at the legal aspects of crypto regulation in Austria. Such an overview will surely be useful for both experienced businessmen and starting entrepreneurs in the crypto industry of Austria. In the modern world, crypto regulation is a popular subject of discussion for financial authorities of many countries and […]

Individuals who plan to open a cryptocurrency business in the US or EU often question the legal status of cryptocurrencies. This short report’s goal is to analyze a few lawsuits and find an answer. In the first case, an English court declared a decision to preserve assets deposited on a cryptocurrency trading platform. When it […]

Czech Republic’s fintech industry is in its active development stage right now. The industry is growing substantially: startups are expanding in numbers, big fintech companies are coming to the Czech market. Moreover, banks started developing and applying fintech solutions as well. As a result, despite the ongoing crisis brought by the pandemic, the idea of […]

The EU issued new rules to enable member countries with the performance of the FDI expertise in order to guarantee security and public order. As has been recognized, the single market of the European Union has strong rules and governing institutions as well as modernized public relations. It for sure makes an impression especially taking […]

According to many experts’ opinion, Brexit can truly be a fundamental and harsh change for Great Britain. Nevertheless, the UK continues to be a major European location for investment management. Moreover, it is one of the most attractive jurisdictions to launch a private equity fund. From the long-term point of view, private equity transactions are […]

Lately, lawmakers of many countries started to support more actively transparency in business as well as fighting money laundering and financial crime. Accordingly, governments started to introduce new AML legislation and request banks and other financial institutions to follow the new regulations. Among other issues, regulators put their attention to the prevention of usage of […]

Prior to conducting financial activities in Liechtenstein, it is crucial to become familiar with the country’s regulations related to business transparency and AML compliance. The goal of this article is to help you learn about the key AML obligations expected from managers of assets and private banks in Liechtenstein. AML obligations Fighting fraudulent activities in […]

Are you planning to open a business in the private banking sector and looking for British AML regulatory rules? This article will be perfect to improve your knowledge of the country’s implementation of AML policies, laws, and procedures. We will especially focus on private banking where AML compliance is crucial. AML obligations for private banking […]