Crypto licensing • Mauritius
Mauritius VASP structuring and licensing-ready compliance.
Legal support for Mauritius-based VASP setups: choosing the right structure, building an AML/CTF framework,
preparing policies and “bank-ready” documentation, and mapping a realistic licensing/compliance route for your business model.
Best fit for global crypto businesses that need a credible compliance baseline for banking/partners and a structured offshore route for operations or holding.
What we clarify first
- Your exact activity: exchange, brokerage, custody, payments, token issuance support.
- Client markets and whether you operate cross-border.
- Banking/PSP strategy and expected compliance evidence.
- Substance approach: directors, policies, vendor stack, oversight model.
If you need a fixed starting scope, see Packages.
Overview
Mauritius route: substance + AML + counterparties.
Mauritius is often chosen for international structuring. In practice, the “make or break” point is bank/PSP and institutional counterparties.
We build a coherent compliance baseline and operating narrative that works in real onboarding and audits.
Perimeter
Map your services & risk perimeter
Define scope, restrictions and a practical cross-border positioning baseline.
- Service mapping and red flags.
- Marketing and client restrictions baseline.
- Token/product design considerations.
Outcome: clear “what we do / what we don’t do”.
Structure
Company setup & governance baseline
A governance and accountability model that counterparties can understand.
- Shareholding and management structure baseline.
- Delegations and oversight framework.
- Outsourcing map and vendor controls baseline.
Outcome: clean structure + implementable governance.
Compliance
AML/CTF & controls pack
Risk-based AML controls aligned with onboarding, monitoring and the tools you use.
- AML policy + procedures baseline.
- Sanctions screening + escalation logic.
- Recordkeeping and incident handling baseline.
Outcome: “bank-ready” compliance baseline.
What we do
Core workstreams for Mauritius VASP setups.
Usually: perimeter + structure first, then compliance documentation and counterparty readiness. We scale scope depending on your activity (custody, exchange, payments, etc.).
Phase 1
Readiness & roadmap
Confirm if Mauritius fits your model and define the compliance/operational baseline.
- Activity map and risk perimeter.
- Structure and substance baseline.
- Roadmap and document list.
Phase 2
Documentation pack
A coherent set of policies and procedures aligned with your onboarding and evidence needs.
- AML/CTF + sanctions policies and procedures.
- Compliance manual / risk framework baseline.
- Website legal layer and client disclosures baseline.
Phase 3
Counterparty readiness
Support for “bank/PSP readiness”: make sure your documents and story stand up to due diligence.
- Compliance evidence alignment.
- Vendor and outsourcing contracts baseline.
- Q&A packs for counterparties.
Support
Corporate structuring
Corporate setup, governance and contracting designed for institutional counterparties.
- Entity and governance baseline.
- Founder arrangements and authorities.
- Commercial contracts support.
Open Corporate →
Support
Ongoing compliance
Support after go-live: updates, audits, reporting, vendor changes and incident handling.
- Policy updates and control testing baseline.
- Monitoring improvements and remediation.
- Change management and documentation upkeep.
Open Compliance →
Support
IT/IP & website legal
Terms, privacy/data layer, vendor DPAs and platform legal baseline for launch.
- Terms of Use and risk disclaimers baseline.
- Privacy & cookie layer baseline.
- Vendor contracts and data processing baseline.
Open IP/IT →
Process
How Mauritius VASP projects usually run.
Predictable flow: scope → structure → docs → counterparty readiness → implementation baseline.
Step 1
Kick-off & scope
Define services, client geographies, asset flows and banking/PSP strategy.
Step 2
Structure & substance
Confirm entity setup, management, outsourcing model and governance controls baseline.
Step 3
Compliance & docs
Draft AML/sanctions, onboarding/monitoring procedures and client disclosure baseline.
Step 4
Bank/PSP readiness
Align evidence and Q&A packs so the story stands up to due diligence and audits.
What we need from you
- Short description of services and target markets.
- Custody/settlement flow (who holds keys, who can move funds).
- Client onboarding approach (KYC/KYB) and compliance tooling.
- Vendors: KYC, screening, analytics, custody tech, banks/PSPs.
If you’re early-stage, we start with perimeter + a pragmatic compliance baseline.
Typical deliverables
- Mauritius scope memo + structure/substance roadmap.
- Compliance documentation pack (AML/sanctions + procedures baseline).
- Client disclosures and website legal baseline.
- Counterparty Q&A pack (bank/PSP readiness).
Want a fixed-scope start? See Packages or request a tailored scope via Contact.
FAQ
Common questions about Mauritius for crypto.
Short, practical answers. We confirm specifics in the initial assessment.
Is Mauritius only a “holding” jurisdiction?
It can be used for holding and for operations, but counterparties will expect real governance and AML controls. We build a structure that fits your actual business model.
Do we still need strong AML controls?
Yes. Banking/PSP due diligence usually requires credible AML/sanctions controls, onboarding procedures and evidence of implementation.
Can we later expand into EU/UAE?
Yes. We can map Mauritius baseline alongside MiCA/UAE/AIFC routes to avoid re-building documentation from scratch.
Do you coordinate with local providers?
Yes. We coordinate with local corporate service providers/counsel for execution, while we handle structure, compliance framework and documentation alignment.
Want a practical Mauritius route for your crypto business?
Send a short description: what you do, whether you custody client assets, target markets, and your banking/PSP expectations.
We’ll suggest the best starting scope (readiness → docs → counterparty readiness).
If you plan multi-jurisdiction expansion, we can map Mauritius baseline alongside MiCA/UAE/AIFC routes.
Useful to include in your message:
- Services: exchange/custody/brokerage/payments/issuance support.
- Client geographies and where you will market.
- Asset flows (who holds keys, who settles, fiat rails).
- Banking/PSP plans + vendors (KYC, screening, analytics, custody).
Even 8–10 lines is enough to start.