info@offshoremercantile.com Nassau, The Bahamas
Licences & Regulated Projects

Licensed financial companies, structured end to end

We structure, secure and maintain financial licences across eight carefully selected jurisdictions — banking, EMI, forex, crypto and gaming — with in-house legal preparation, banking introductions and continuity after approval.

Licence types

Which regulated activity fits your business?

Banking licences

Class A full-scale international banks and Class B restricted "pocket" banks for treasury and family-office use. Capital from around US$ 500,000.

EMI & PSP licences

Electronic money institution and payment services provider licences with EU passporting rights, IBANs and instant-payment capability in Europe.

Forex & broker licences

Regulated forex and CFD broker licences (e.g. Belize, offshore regimes) that satisfy international banks and attract investors with credibility.

Crypto & fintech licences

Virtual asset service provider and fintech licensing for exchanges, custodians and digital payment businesses in reputable regimes.

Gaming & gambling

Licences for online casinos, sportsbooks and gaming operators, including Gibraltar, EU-adjacent and Caribbean regimes tailored to your market.

Fund licences

Hedge fund, fund manager and investment adviser licensing for managers raising international capital from professional investors.

Regulator-ready

What we bring to every application

Regulators approve businesses, not paperwork. We make sure the business itself — management, capital, systems and narrative — can stand up to scrutiny.

  • Jurisdiction and licence selection matched to your model
  • Corporate, banking and capital foundation setup
  • Business plan and application prepared to regulator standards
  • Interviews and regulatory Q&A supported by our team
  • Post-approval compliance, board and reporting support
Capital requirements start from ~US$ 500,000 (banking) and ~EUR 350,000 (EMI).

Typical licensing timeline

  • Financial services licences — 2 to 6 months
  • Offshore banking licences — 6 to 12 months
  • EU EMI licences — 6 to 10 months
  • Gaming licences — 3 to 9 months
Not sure yet?

We often save clients from unnecessary licensing

A hedge fund licence plus a private trust company can replace a full banking licence. A licensed PSP can replace an EMI. Write to us and we will tell you honestly which route genuinely fits.

Expert Guidance for Your Global Finances

Outline your needs and any preferred jurisdictions. Our Nassau-based team will evaluate your circumstances and present the optimal approach for your objectives.

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