Regulatory Licensing

Financial Services Licence Application & Advisory

FXBX provides end-to-end licence application management and advisory across 15 regulatory licence categories — covering FX, payments, crypto/VASP, and UAE-regulated frameworks including SCA, ADGM, VARA, and Freezone structures.

Licence Categories

VFSC — Crypto / VASP

Vanuatu VASP Licence

Regulatory Authority: Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)  |  Region: Vanuatu

What the Licence Permits

  • Operating as a virtual asset service provider in Vanuatu
  • Exchange between virtual assets and fiat currencies
  • Exchange between one or more forms of virtual assets
  • Transfer of virtual assets
  • Safekeeping and administration of virtual assets

Target Client Profile

  • Crypto exchanges seeking a Pacific VASP licence
  • Digital asset service providers requiring regulatory standing
  • Entities seeking a cost-effective VASP regulatory framework

Key Regulatory Requirements

  • Minimum capital: USD 50,000
  • Fit and proper directors
  • AML/CTF policies and procedures aligned with FATF standards
  • Registered office in Vanuatu
  • Travel rule compliance framework

FXBX Scope of Work

  • Vanuatu company incorporation
  • VFSC VASP licence application preparation
  • AML/CTF program development (FATF-aligned)
  • Travel rule compliance framework
  • Banking access advisory for VASP entities

Typical Timeline

2–4 months from application to licence grant

Timelines are indicative only and subject to regulatory authority processing times, completeness of application, and other factors outside FXBX's control.

Value Proposition

The Vanuatu VASP Licence provides a rapid, cost-effective pathway to regulatory standing for virtual asset service providers. VFSC VASP licensing is FATF-aligned, providing a credible regulatory credential for entities seeking to demonstrate regulatory compliance to banking partners and institutional clients.

Regulatory Disclaimer: All information regarding licensing requirements, timelines, and regulatory frameworks is provided for general informational purposes only and is subject to change. FXBX does not guarantee any particular regulatory outcome. Regulatory authority decisions are made at the authority's sole discretion. Prospective applicants should seek independent legal advice regarding their specific circumstances before commencing any licence application.