Crypto License in the Czech Republic
CASP under MiCA

AMS packages for a new CASP company cost €34,000–€54,000. The final cost depends on the CASP class and your business model: broader or more complex service scopes need more extensive documentation and controls — custody and safeguarding arrangements, ICT/DORA documentation or trading-platform requirements.

On top of the package, budget for the ČNB application fee of 20,000 Kč (about €800), minimum share capital of €50,000–€150,000 by class — it stays on the company’s balance sheet, so it is a requirement rather than a cost — and local substance: office, local key functions and third-party items such as notary and audit. We list these separately on purpose, so the budget you plan is the budget you actually need.

Ready-made CASP pricing is confirmed on request, subject to availability.

Full cost breakdown, including the items that are not part of the package: what a Czech crypto license costs in 2026.

The minimum is about 3 months, if the company is already registered and the documents are ready to file. For most projects a realistic timeline is 5–7 months; in complex cases the process takes up to a year.

The difference lies in how long the preparation before filing takes. The business-model assessment takes up to 3 weeks, company registration about a week, and the application file 4–8 weeks. The statutory review at the ČNB is 25 + 40 working days after a complete file is submitted.

Projects built from scratch take longest: the ownership structure has to be agreed, a bank account opened to pay in the share capital, a broad list of services described and policies prepared for each of them. Add to that the speed at which you supply documents. And even with a complete file, the ČNB may send several rounds of questions — each adds weeks to the timeline.

No. The VASP-era trade license route ended on 1 July 2026. To provide crypto-asset services in the Czech Republic today, a company needs CASP authorisation from the ČNB under MiCA. Without it, the company cannot operate under the former VASP regime or passport its services across the EU.

VASP registration was a trade-license regime focused mainly on AML supervision, while CASP authorisation is a broader regulatory approval under MiCA. The regulator assesses capital, ownership, governance, local substance, AML, ICT resilience and client-asset controls. Once authorised, a CASP can also passport its approved services across the EU.

Yes. Crypto exchange and custody services generally require Class 2 with €125,000 minimum capital, while operation of a trading platform requires Class 3 with €150,000. The final class depends on the services and transaction flows of your business.

It depends on the crypto-asset services you provide. Class 1 covers brokerage, advice and transfers; Class 2 adds exchange and custody; Class 3 adds operation of a trading platform. We review your service flows and confirm the appropriate class before preparing the application.

Yes, most of the authorisation process in the Czech Republic (Czechia) can be handled remotely. AMS manages structuring, document preparation, filing and ČNB communication. The applicant still needs the local substance and operational capacity required for authorisation under MiCA.

No, Prague itself is not mandatory. The company needs genuine operating presence in the Czech Republic, including an office and appropriate key functions. The exact local setup depends on the business model and regulatory requirements for your case.

Yes. After authorisation, a Czech CASP can notify the ČNB under MiCA Art. 65 and, if needed, passport its authorised services across the EU without obtaining a separate crypto license in each member state.

Czech companies pay 21% corporate income tax. Dividends generally carry 15% withholding tax, subject to applicable treaty reductions. Crypto-to-fiat exchange is VAT-exempt under EU case law, while other services follow the relevant VAT rules.

See our guide to crypto taxation in the Czech Republic.

Yes, when a suitable authorised company is available. AMS can help identify a ready-made CASP, check whether its authorised scope fits your business and manage the acquisition, ČNB notifications and required compliance updates. Availability, price and transfer timeline are confirmed on request.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. The Czech Republic combines ČNB authorisation under MiCA, EU passporting, a 21% corporate tax rate and a practical setup for crypto and fintech businesses. AMS also supports crypto licensing in other EU jurisdictions, so we compare the options against your service scope, substance plan and timeline — and recommend another jurisdiction if it fits your model better.

See also: crypto license in Slovakia · crypto license in Lithuania · all crypto licensing jurisdictions