Crypto license in St. Lucia
The full guide for this jurisdiction is being researched
Saint Lucia licenses virtual asset businesses under the Virtual Asset Business Act of 2022, administered by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority. Anyone carrying on virtual asset business in or from Saint Lucia needs a license, and the FSRA publishes the governing legislation and its register of regulated entities on its website. We are completing a full application guide for this page, covering license classes, government fees, capital requirements and realistic timelines.
Key facts
- Regime
- Licensing regime
- Regulator
- Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)
- Framework
- Virtual Asset Business Act (2022)
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BahamasIn researchRegistration under the DARE Act 2024 (Securities Commission)
BarbadosNo crypto license exists yet; FSC VASP framework in consultation
CroatiaIn researchMiCA CASP authorization from HANFA
EcuadorIn researchNo licensing regime; crypto is not an authorized means of payment
SerbiaIn researchLicensing under the Law on Digital Assets 2020 (NBS and SSC)
SeychellesIn researchFSA licensing under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2024
SlovakiaIn researchMiCA CASP authorization from the National Bank of Slovakia
SloveniaIn researchMiCA CASP authorization from the Securities Market Agency (ATVP)
St. Vincent and the GrenadinesIn researchFSA registration mandatory since 31 May 2025 (Virtual Asset Business Act)
UzbekistanIn researchNAPP licensing under Presidential Decree UP-121 of 2022