Jurisdictions
Where WCR Legal structures and licenses projects.
We work with a focused set of jurisdictions that combine regulatory clarity, realistic costs and access to markets for crypto, tokenization and technology projects. The right choice depends on your model, team, investors and risk profile.
A short call is usually enough to understand whether you are closer to an EU-style license, a UAE hub, an AIFC route, El Salvador or a more classical offshore structure.
What we look at before suggesting a jurisdiction
- Where the founders, key team and main users or investors are based.
- Whether you need a formal license or can work under a lighter regime.
- Banking feasibility and expected level of compliance scrutiny.
- Your runway, cost expectations and timeline for going live.
We avoid “shopping the globe” without a clear logic – the goal is a workable setup, not a collection of entities.
Key hubs
Jurisdictions we work with most often
Below is a high-level overview of where we typically register companies, obtain licenses and place SPVs. Each card links to a dedicated page as the project grows.
🇦🇪 UAE
United Arab Emirates
A global hub for fintech and Web3 with specialised crypto regimes such as VARA and RAK DAO.
VARA Dubai
RAK DAO
Free Zones
- Crypto licensing & Web3 company setups.
- Structures for exchanges and tokenization platforms.
- Banking & compliance pathways.
Learn about UAE →
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre)
An English-law financial centre with CASP licensing and sandbox options.
CASP
FinTech Lab
- OTC & platform models.
- Sandbox pre-licensing route.
- Regional and cross-border projects.
Explore AIFC →
🇪🇺 EU
European Union (MiCA)
A unified regulatory regime for crypto service providers across the EU.
MiCA
Passporting
- Licensing for EU-facing projects.
- Regulatory alignment of documentation.
- Strong compliance expectations.
Explore EU →
🇸🇻 El Salvador
El Salvador
A digital asset-friendly jurisdiction with its own licensing regime.
Digital Assets
Licensing
- DASP licensing procedures.
- Corporate setup for Web3 businesses.
- Attractive for Bitcoin-aligned projects.
See El Salvador →
🇦🇲 Armenia
Armenia
A practical jurisdiction for IT, software and IP-focused companies.
IT Companies
Holding Structures
- Company incorporation.
- IP registration & holding.
- Cost-efficient corporate presence.
Learn about Armenia →
🇲🇺 Mauritius
Mauritius
A regulated hub for funds, VASP licensing and SPV formation.
Funds
VASP
SPVs
- Legal wrappers for investments.
- Tokenization SPVs.
- Offshore-onshore hybrid structures.
Explore Mauritius →
🇸🇨 Seychelles
Seychelles
A cost-efficient offshore hub with VASP and corporate options.
VASP
Offshore SPV
- SPV arrangements for tokens and equity.
- Holding and operating structures.
- Regulated & unregulated pathways.
Explore Seychelles →
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
A top-tier offshore hub for funds, DAOs, tokenization SPVs and VC structures.
Funds
DAOs
Token SPV
- Open-ended and closed-ended funds.
- DAO wrappers and token structures.
- International investor vehicles.
See Cayman options →
🇸🇬 Singapore
Singapore
A sophisticated fintech centre with a structured approach to digital assets under MAS.
MAS
FinTech
- Assessment of MAS-compatible models.
- Regulatory alignment of documentation.
- Combination with offshore SPVs.
Explore Singapore →
How we work with jurisdictions
Not only “where”, but also “how” and “in which order”
A jurisdiction is rarely chosen in isolation. We look at where to place the operating company, where to hold IP, where to locate SPVs and where your investors and users are. The goal is a coherent structure instead of a set of unrelated entities.
How a typical jurisdiction decision is made
- We start from your business model, risk appetite and budget – not from a list of “popular” jurisdictions.
- We shortlist 2–3 realistic options with clear pros and cons.
- We check whether banking and compliance are feasible in practice, not only on paper.
- We match the route to your timeline: MVP launch, licensing later, or full license from the start.
For some projects the answer is “UAE + offshore SPV”, for others – “AIFC sandbox first, MiCA later”. The
purpose of the first call is to understand which camp you are closer to.
Typical combinations by project type
Global B2B crypto OTC
AIFC CASP + sandbox route, corporate and compliance support, optional UAE or EU elements depending
on client geography.
Tokenized real estate platform
SPV in an offshore or onshore hub, operating company in the UAE or EU, IP held where the tech team is,
with clear investor documentation.
Web3 / SaaS platform with EU users
Operating entity in a practical hub (for example, UAE), data protection and website legal pack tailored
to EU users, with possible MiCA route in view.
Founder wealth & IP holding
Armenia, AIFC or offshore vehicles for holding IP, tokens or equity, combined with operational entities
in other jurisdictions.
Need help choosing the right jurisdiction?
Share who your clients or investors are, where your team is based and what you plan to launch in the next 6–12 months. We will outline 1–2 realistic options with clear next steps and show which services or packs are relevant now.
You do not need a full legal memo to start – a clear description of your model and questions is enough for a productive first call.
Especially useful if you:
- Are hesitating between the EU, UAE, AIFC, El Salvador or offshore options.
- Want to know whether a full license is needed now or can wait.
- Already have entities and want to check if the structure still makes sense.
- Plan to bring in investors and need a more robust legal setup.
Many clients come with a list of “favorite jurisdictions” from marketing materials. Our job is to translate that into a structure that actually works for your business.