Obtain a Cape Verde crypto license, crypto exchange license, cryptocurrency license, or forex license from Banco de Cabo Verde. We prepare every document — business plans, AML policies, MiCA compliance, CASP authorisation — for fast approval.
Cabo Verde offers a unique gateway between Europe and Africa for financial services.
Cabo Verde financial regulations are harmonised with EU directives, enabling SEPA access and cross-border operations across 27 EU member states.
Lower capital requirements and operational costs compared to EU jurisdictions. EMI license from €250,000 share capital vs. €350,000+ in most EU countries.
Situated on major submarine cable routes (ACE, SAT-3/WASC), Cabo Verde provides reliable connectivity to Europe and Africa with sub-50ms latency.
From initial consultation to licence approval — we guide you every step.
We analyse your business model, target markets, and regulatory requirements to determine the optimal licence type.
We prepare all required documents: business plan, AML/CFT policies, IS policies, internal controls, and fit-and-proper declarations.
We compile and submit the complete dossier to Banco de Cabo Verde, managing all communications and queries.
We support you through the review process, addressing regulator feedback until licence is granted — typically 3-6 months.
Every document Banco de Cabo Verde requires — prepared by experts with direct regulatory experience.
Comprehensive 3-5 year financial projections, market analysis, and operational strategy meeting Banco de Cabo Verde requirements.
Anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism policies compliant with Cabo Verde law and FATF recommendations.
IS policies and procedures aligned with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Banco de Cabo Verde cybersecurity directives.
Complete filing package including organisational structure, governance framework, fit-and-proper declarations, and proof of capital.
Three complementary services to get you licensed and operational.
Complete preparation of all regulatory documents required by Banco de Cabo Verde: business plan with 3-5 year financial projections, AML/CFT policies and procedures, information security policies, internal control framework, and fit-and-proper declarations.
Deployment and configuration of Paymart Suite as your core banking platform — ready for regulator audit from day one. Includes environment setup, data centre compliance, disaster recovery, monitoring, and integration with payment rails (SEPA, SWIFT).
Hands-on support for achieving PCI DSS compliance, ISO 27001 certification, and meeting Banco de Cabo Verde's cybersecurity requirements. We help implement controls, conduct risk assessments, prepare audit evidence, and manage the certification process end to end.
Banco de Cabo Verde issues several categories of financial licence.
Issue e-money and provide payment services. Minimum share capital: €250,000. Enables SEPA access, card issuing, and digital wallets.
Process payments without e-money issuance. Minimum share capital: €125,000. Ideal for payment processing, acquiring, and gateway services.
Currency exchange services for individuals and businesses. Minimum share capital: €50,000. Essential for cross-border corridors.
Banco de Cabo Verde requires a comprehensive dossier for financial licence applications.
Cabo Verde is aligning with EU MiCA regulation (EU 2023/1114). Obtain a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisation to legally operate crypto exchanges, custody services, and crypto-fiat businesses.
Operate a crypto exchange platform — crypto-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat trading. Minimum share capital: €150,000.
Safeguard and manage crypto-assets on behalf of clients. Minimum share capital: €125,000.
Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation under MiCA. Enables full-range crypto services. Minimum share capital: €150,000.
Convert between crypto-assets and fiat currencies (EUR, USD, CVE, others). Minimum share capital: €150,000.
Cabo Verde's crypto regulatory framework is being harmonised with EU MiCA regulation (EU 2023/1114), governing crypto-asset issuance, trading, and custody. CASPs must meet prudential, governance, and IT security standards. Paymart Suite provides complete MiCA compliance documentation, IT infrastructure with cold/hot wallet separation, and full licensing support for crypto businesses.
A Cape Verde crypto license enables fintech companies to legally operate cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto custody services, and crypto-fiat exchange platforms. Issued by Banco de Cabo Verde under MiCA-aligned regulations (EU 2023/1114), the cryptocurrency license covers crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorisation, crypto exchange operations, and crypto custody safeguarding. Cabo Verde's regulatory framework is being harmonised with EU standards, making a crypto exchange license in Cape Verde a strategic gateway for crypto businesses serving both European and African markets.
To obtain a crypto license in Cape Verde, applicants must submit a complete dossier to Banco de Cabo Verde including: minimum share capital of €150,000, AML/CFT policies for crypto transactions, cold/hot wallet custody controls, MiCA-compliant white-paper for any crypto-asset issuance, IT security with multi-signature key management, and fit-and-proper declarations for directors and shareholders. The process typically takes 3-6 months. Paymart Suite provides end-to-end support for crypto exchange license applications, from document preparation to regulatory submission and IT infrastructure deployment.
A Cape Verde forex license (Foreign Exchange Bureau licence) authorises currency exchange services for individuals and businesses. With a minimum share capital of €50,000, the forex licence enables spot and forward FX transactions, multi-currency accounts, remittance services, and hedging instruments. Cabo Verde's strategic position between Europe and Africa makes the forex license in Cape Verde particularly valuable for cross-border payment corridors. Paymart Suite prepares the complete forex licensing dossier and provides the FX trading infrastructure.
Our team has direct experience with Banco de Cabo Verde licensing. Let us handle the paperwork while you focus on building your business.
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