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Why register your cryptocurrency company to Estonia?
Cryptocurrency regulations in Estonia are open and innovative. Estonia a country named the most advanced digital society in the world by Wired magazine is pioneering in spirit and welcoming to different types of blockchain companies. Estonia also enjoys the benefits of being the most affordable country to acquire a cryptocurrency exchange license.
Home to many world-leading cryptocurrency companies. Cryptocurrency companies registered in Estonia are doing serious business when it comes to all things crypto.
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Estonia is one of the most popular jurisdictions for virtual currency services providers due to the straight forward regulation, short deadlines and good value for money. Below you find more insights about why register your crypto company to Estonia.
ESTONIA vs MALTA
Open Estonia crypto license. Why choose Estonia?
Comparison | Estonia | Malta | |
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Licenses issue time | 60 days | 4-6 months | |
Deposit | 0€ | 735 000€ | |
Licenses cost | 10000€ | 12 500€ | |
Company registration | 3000€ | 2500€ | |
Incorporate tax | 0% | 35% | |
Capital requirement | 12 000€ | 720 000€ | Applies for Malta. Tax return 30% after one year of business |
Total | 26 500€ | 735 000€ |
Estonia currently ranks first in the International Tax Competitiveness Index and enables entrepreneurs to pay Estonian taxes 100% online with minimal hassle.
- 0% tax on retained and reinvested profits
- 14-20% tax on distributed profits
- 20% value added tax (vat)
- 20% private person income tax
- 33% social security tax
- 0.8+1.6% unemployment tax
NB! Crypto is not subject of VAT
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To recap...
Here's why register a crypto company to Estonia.
- Unparalleled setup prices compared to Malta, Switzerland, or the rest of the world.
- #1 ranking at the International Tax Competitiveness Index.
- Estonian crypto license issue time 60 days compared to 4-6 months.
- E-Residency, an Estonian government-issued digital identity, and status that provides entrepreneurs with access to Estonia's transparent digital business environment.
- Quick and efficient business set-up, with a ... smile ;-)
Other FAQs
Because of our long and extensive experience in the Estonian cryptocurrency sector, we have accumulated unique insights into a wide variety of crypto-related services that could benefit you. Estonia cryptocurrency license is issued by the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), which is an independent unit of the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. We have conducted more than 50 face-to-face meetings with FIU on behalf of our clients. Giving us a clear compliance understanding of FIU expectations that are needed to procure an Estonian cryptocurrency exchange license in a speedy but still prudent and innovative crypto-friendly jurisdiction what is Estonia.
The FIU is internationally well regarded as an authorized regulatory entity which means crypto exchange/wallet licenses issued by Estonia are fully regulated and compliant with EU laws and directives.
However, Malta is considered crypto-friendly jurisdiction it has many strict restrictions such as cumbersome tests/assessments for directors, and shareholders, the minimum share capital requirements of 735,000 EUR. Long registration times of 6-8 months.
Comparatively to Estonia speedy licenses issue time of 60 days. Minimum capital requirement of 12 000€. 0% corporate tax.
It’s estimated that licenses times could take over 9-10 months with overall expenses over ~100 000 EUR for an application. Your company also needs a physical office in Gibraltar with at least one c-suite employee ( CEO, COO, CFO, CIO ) working from there.
Comparatively to Estonia speedy licenses issue time of 60 days. Minimum capital requirement of 12 000€. 0% corporate tax.
As of January 2020, Singapore has added the capacity of providing Crypto Currency Exchange services to its Payment Services license. There are 2 different types of licenses. License issue time-frame ~10-12 months. With an estimated price to register cost of 100 000 EUR. Additional requirements include a locally registered Singapore company, physical office, local Executive Director, and AML compliance officer.
Standard Payment Institution license
Limited to a turnover of 6 000 000 SGD ( per year ). Initial share capital requirement of 100 000 SGD, and an additional 100 000 SGD as a security deposit.
Major Payment Institution license
Major Payment Institution license allows unlimited transactions, initial share capital required is 250 000 SGD, and an extra 200 000 SGD as a security deposit.
Comparatively to Estonia speedy licenses issue time of 60 days. Minimum capital requirement of 12 000€. 0% corporate tax.
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