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Ready-Made Crypto Company Lithuania — Pre-Licensed FCIS Entity

Vilnius financial district — Lithuania's FCIS and Bank of Lithuania manage Europe's largest VASP ecosystem with 1,000+ licensed crypto entities

Buy a ready-made Lithuanian crypto company with an existing FCIS VASP registration and take ownership within 2–4 weeks. Lithuania is the EU's most prolific VASP licensing jurisdiction — home to over 1,000 registered crypto entities — and has built the deepest fintech regulatory infrastructure in the Baltic region. Our Lithuanian ready-made entities are clean UAB (private limited company) structures with no trading history, no existing clients, and no liabilities. Full package included: FCIS registration certificate, AML/KYC policy, compliance manual, MLRO documentation, and 3 months post-transfer support. Lithuania's MiCA transitional window closed on 30 December 2025 — the FCIS VASP registration alone no longer permits operation, so the package includes assistance with the Bank of Lithuania CASP authorization required to operate legally. From €25,000.

Lithuania's FCIS VASP Regulatory Framework

Lithuania implemented its VASP registration framework under the Law on Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Pinigų plovimo ir teroristų finansavimo prevencijos įstatymas), which transposes the EU's 5th and 6th AML Directives. Under this law, companies providing virtual currency exchange services or virtual currency deposit (custody) services must register with the FCIS (Financial Crime Investigation Service — Finansinių nusikaltimų tyrimo tarnyba, FNTT) before commencing operations.

Lithuania's crypto regulatory ecosystem is uniquely deep. With over 1,000 FCIS-registered VASP entities, Lithuania has more licensed crypto companies than any other EU member state. This reflects a deliberate national strategy: the Lithuanian government and Bank of Lithuania actively positioned Vilnius as the Baltic fintech hub, creating business-friendly licensing frameworks that attracted international crypto and fintech companies. Major entities licensed in Lithuania include Revolut (EU banking license from Bank of Lithuania), Contis, and dozens of the EU's largest regulated payment institutions and crypto service providers.

The Lithuanian regulatory infrastructure has matured considerably since the early FCIS registration era. Banks, payment processors, and professional service providers in Vilnius have well-established frameworks for working with FCIS-registered crypto companies — making Lithuania one of the most operationally convenient EU jurisdictions for crypto businesses.

FCIS → Bank of Lithuania: The MiCA Switch

Lithuania's MiCA transitional window for FCIS VASP registrations closed on 30 December 2025. MiCA CASP authorization from the Bank of Lithuania (Lithuania's MiCA National Competent Authority) is required now to operate legally — a different regulator from FCIS. Our post-transfer support includes assistance with the Bank of Lithuania CASP application. See: Lithuania CASP License.

What's Included in the Lithuanian Ready-Made Package

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UAB Incorporation Documents
Articles of association (įstatai), Register of Legal Entities (Juridinių asmenų registras) extract confirming UAB registration, company code, VAT number (PVM kodas), and all founding documents in Lithuanian and English translation. Company in good standing with the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities.
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FCIS VASP Registration Certificate
Original FCIS registration certificate confirming the company's status as a registered virtual currency exchange institution or virtual currency deposit institution, FCIS registry entry number, and written confirmation of registration in good standing with no conditions, restrictions, or enforcement actions pending.
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AML Policy & Compliance Manual
Full AML/KYC policy compliant with Lithuania's AML Law and EU AMLA framework. Includes KYC procedures, beneficial ownership verification, transaction monitoring, PEP and sanctions screening, MLRO appointment documentation, and SAR/STR reporting procedures to FCIS.
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Share Purchase Agreement
Binding SPA prepared by our Lithuanian legal specialists covering 100% UAB share transfer, purchase price, representations and warranties. Notarized by a Lithuanian notary (notaras) as required under Lithuanian corporate law for UAB share transfers exceeding certain thresholds.
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FCIS Ownership Change Notification
We prepare and file the mandatory FCIS notification of beneficial ownership change from our Vilnius office. Includes new beneficial owner declarations, director fit and proper materials, and updated Register of Legal Entities extract. Full FCIS correspondence management throughout the notification process.
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Bank Account Introduction + 3-Month Support
Introduction to Lithuanian and EU banking partners with established frameworks for FCIS-registered crypto companies. Plus 3 months compliance support: AML policy customization, MLRO setup, regulatory reporting guidance, and Bank of Lithuania MiCA CASP transition application assistance.

Lithuania Ready-Made Advantages

Lithuania offers a combination of competitive pricing, deep regulatory ecosystem, and strong EU fintech credibility that makes it one of the most attractive jurisdictions for ready-made crypto company acquisition.

EU's Largest Crypto Licensing Ecosystem

With 1,000+ FCIS-registered VASP entities, Lithuania has more licensed crypto companies than any other EU member state. This scale means: compliance professionals experienced in Lithuanian crypto regulation are plentiful; banks and payment service providers have mature frameworks for onboarding FCIS-registered entities; and the regulatory infrastructure around crypto operations — legal firms, accounting firms, compliance specialists — is the deepest in the Baltic region.

Vilnius — EU Fintech Capital

Vilnius hosts the EU headquarters of Revolut (banking), Contis, Paysera, and dozens of major EU-regulated payment and crypto institutions. The Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos bankas) runs one of the EU's most innovative regulatory sandbox programs and has positioned Lithuania as the premier destination for regulated EU fintech operations. This institutional depth translates into better banking relationships, better professional service quality, and better regulatory understanding for companies operating from a Lithuanian FCIS-registered entity.

Competitive Pricing

Lithuanian FCIS VASP registrations are among the lowest-cost ready-made options in the EU — from €25,000 — reflecting both the streamlined FCIS registration process and the competitive market for Lithuanian shelf entities. Operating costs in Vilnius are lower than in Western European capitals while remaining comparable to Tallinn. Lithuania's corporate income tax rate of 15% (reduced rates available for small businesses) is competitive within the Baltic region.

Bank of Lithuania as MiCA NCA

For the MiCA CASP transition, Lithuanian entities apply to the Bank of Lithuania — one of the EU's most experienced and business-friendly financial regulators for fintech and crypto. The Bank of Lithuania has explicitly signaled its commitment to processing MiCA CASP authorizations efficiently and is well-resourced for the transition. Companies with existing FCIS registrations are familiar to the Lithuanian regulatory ecosystem, which reduces friction in the CASP transition application.

Lithuanian Company Transfer Process

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Letter of Intent & Due Diligence
Sign a non-binding LOI confirming the target UAB and agreed price. Our Vilnius legal team provides a due diligence report: FCIS registry standing verification, Register of Legal Entities records review, tax clearance (State Tax Inspectorate — VMI), AML policy review, and confirmation of no existing liabilities or clients. Completes within 3–5 business days.
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Share Purchase Agreement (Notarized)
Our Lithuanian corporate law specialists draft the SPA in Lithuanian. The SPA is executed before a Lithuanian notary (notaras) as required for UAB share transfers under Lithuanian law. The notarial deed records the 100% share transfer and all representations and warranties. Typically 2–3 business days after LOI execution.
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Register of Legal Entities Update
We file the ownership change with Lithuania's Register of Legal Entities (Juridinių asmenų registras) to update the shareholder register and director information. The JAR update confirms the new ownership structure in the official public company register. Changes are typically processed within 3–5 business days.
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FCIS Ownership Change Notification
We prepare and file the mandatory FCIS notification of beneficial ownership change from our Vilnius office. The notification includes new beneficial owner declarations, director fit and proper materials (CVs, criminal record certificates from the relevant national authority, financial integrity declarations), and the updated JAR extract. We manage all FCIS correspondence and respond to information requests from FCIS's licensing department.
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Handover & Operational Setup
Full transfer of all corporate, regulatory, and compliance documentation. Bank account introduction via our Lithuanian banking relationships. New directors assume operational control of the UAB. 3-month compliance support begins: AML policy customization, MLRO setup, FCIS regulatory reporting framework, and MiCA CASP transition planning — including the Bank of Lithuania CASP authorization application, which is required immediately since Lithuania's 30 December 2025 transitional deadline has already passed.
When Buying the Lithuanian Ready-Made Company Isn't the Right Choice
  • Budget is the primary constraint: a fresh FCIS VASP registration costs €6,000–€12,000 in professional fees against €25,000–€45,000 for the ready-made entity — where your timeline allows 4–8 weeks, the fresh route is markedly cheaper.
  • You want to avoid any prior corporate or licensing history: the ready-made UAB carries an existing FCIS registration and corporate record that requires due diligence before transfer, even though the entity has no trading history or clients.
  • You need more than initial guidance on the Bank of Lithuania CASP transition: our 3-month post-transfer support includes consultation on that application, not the completed CASP authorization itself.
  • Speed isn't critical and you don't need an existing banking relationship: Lithuania's FCIS registration process is already comparatively streamlined (4–8 weeks), so a fresh application removes the acquisition premium if timing allows.

Lithuania Ready-Made Company FAQ

How many licensed crypto companies are in Lithuania?
Lithuania has registered more than 1,000 VASP entities with FCIS — making it the EU's most prolific VASP licensing jurisdiction by entity count. This large ecosystem reflects Lithuania's deliberate fintech hub strategy: the Bank of Lithuania and FCIS created a business-friendly environment that attracted hundreds of international crypto and fintech companies, including major players such as Revolut (EU banking license from the Bank of Lithuania). The depth of Lithuania's regulated crypto ecosystem provides a well-developed infrastructure of compliance professionals, banking relationships, and fintech service providers that newly acquired UAB entities can use immediately.
What FCIS license does the Lithuanian company hold?
The Lithuanian ready-made company holds a VASP registration issued by FCIS (Financial Crime Investigation Service — Finansinių nusikaltimų tyrimo tarnyba, FNTT). The registration covers the provision of virtual currency exchange services and/or virtual currency deposit (custody) services under Lithuania's Law on Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. Lithuania adopted a 12-month MiCA transitional period under Article 143 — one of the shortest in the EU — and that window closed on 30 December 2025. Full MiCA CASP authorization from the Bank of Lithuania — Lithuania's designated MiCA National Competent Authority — is required now to operate legally.
What is included in the Lithuanian ready-made package?
The Lithuanian ready-made package includes: UAB incorporation documents (articles of association, Register of Legal Entities extract, company code, VAT number), FCIS VASP registration certificate and registry entry confirmation, AML/KYC policy compliant with Lithuania's AML Law, compliance manual, MLRO appointment documentation, Share Purchase Agreement preparation and notarization, Register of Legal Entities ownership update filing, FCIS ownership change notification filing, bank account introduction letters, and 3 months of post-transfer compliance support including Bank of Lithuania MiCA CASP transition application assistance.
How does ownership transfer notification work with FCIS?
Under Lithuanian law, a change of beneficial ownership in an FCIS-registered VASP entity must be notified to FCIS. The notification must include the identity of the new beneficial owners, updated Register of Legal Entities extract, and fit and proper declarations for new directors and key function holders — CVs, criminal record certificates (apostilled where required), and financial integrity declarations. FCIS reviews the notification and updates its internal records. The existing VASP registration remains valid during the notification review period. Our Vilnius office manages the complete FCIS notification process from filing to acknowledgment.
Is the Lithuanian VASP license valid under MiCA transition?
No — not on its own. Lithuania applied a shortened 12-month MiCA Article 143 transitional period, and that window closed on 30 December 2025. The entity must now hold a full MiCA CASP authorization from the Bank of Lithuania — Lithuania's designated MiCA NCA (separate from FCIS which issued the original VASP registration). Our 3-month post-transfer support includes assistance with the Bank of Lithuania CASP authorization application, which is required immediately. For the full CASP authorization guide, see: Lithuania CASP License Application.
How does ready-made compare to a fresh Lithuanian application?
A fresh FCIS VASP registration in Lithuania takes 4–8 weeks and costs €6,000–€12,000 in professional fees — one of the more streamlined fresh application processes in the EU, reflecting Lithuania's 1,000+ entity ecosystem and FCIS's experience processing registrations. A Lithuanian ready-made company transfers in 2–4 weeks for €25,000–€45,000 all-in. For tight timelines or where bank account establishment speed is critical (existing banking relationships may transfer more smoothly with a ready-made entity), the ready-made option is preferred. Both paths now require the same Bank of Lithuania MiCA CASP authorization immediately, since Lithuania's 30 December 2025 transitional deadline has already passed. See: Lithuania CASP License Application.
Vilnius financial district — home of the Bank of Lithuania and Lithuania's FCIS, managing Europe's largest VASP licensing ecosystem

Lithuania — The EU's Fintech Capital

Vilnius has established itself as one of Europe's premier fintech regulatory hubs. The Bank of Lithuania's sandbox program, its fast licensing track for electronic money institutions, and its proactive engagement with the crypto and fintech industry have attracted hundreds of international companies to Lithuania. The result is a dense ecosystem of regulated fintechs, payment institutions, crypto service providers, and their associated professional services infrastructure — all based in or operating through Vilnius.

For a Lithuanian UAB with FCIS registration, the practical benefits of this ecosystem are immediate: banks in Vilnius (including Paysera, Revolut's EU bank, and branches of major Nordic institutions) have mature frameworks for onboarding FCIS-registered crypto companies. Compliance professionals, AML consultants, and legal firms in Vilnius are experienced in Lithuanian crypto regulatory requirements. And the Bank of Lithuania's reputation as a business-friendly but substantive regulator gives Lithuanian-licensed entities strong credibility across the EU financial services market.

Our Vilnius office at Konstitucijos pr. 21A is at the heart of this ecosystem. We have direct working relationships with FCIS licensing officers, Bank of Lithuania supervisory staff, and the leading Lithuanian compliance and banking partners for crypto businesses. When you acquire a Lithuanian ready-made company through us, you gain access to our entire Vilnius network. Contact our Vilnius team to discuss available UAB entities.

For companies considering a fresh Bank of Lithuania MiCA CASP authorization application rather than a ready-made FCIS entity, see our full guide: Lithuania CASP License Application. For other ready-made jurisdictions, see: Poland Ready-Made and Estonia Ready-Made.

Lukas Berg — Lithuania FCIS and Bank of Lithuania Licensing Specialist
Lithuania Expert
Lukas Berg
Lithuania FCIS & Bank of Lithuania Licensing Specialist · Vilnius

Lukas Berg leads Crypto License Europe's Lithuania practice from our Vilnius office, advising on FCIS VASP registrations, ready-made UAB acquisitions, and MiCA CASP transition planning with the Bank of Lithuania. With extensive experience in Lithuanian financial regulation and a deep network within Vilnius's fintech ecosystem, Lukas has guided 30+ companies through FCIS licensing processes and ownership transfer transactions since 2018. He has direct working relationships with FCIS licensing officers and Bank of Lithuania supervisory specialists, enabling him to handle Lithuanian regulatory procedures with efficiency and precision. Lukas advises international clients on UAB formation, director appointment and fit and proper compliance, FCIS registration maintenance, AML program design under Lithuania's AML Law, and Bank of Lithuania CASP authorization strategy for the MiCA transition. Speak to Lukas →

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