Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – Instamax Advisory
We focus on regulated and high-risk industries, including forex & CFD brokers, payment institutions, EMIs, MSBs, gaming companies, and content creation studios / agencies. We also specialize in crypto licensing (VASP to CASP under MiCA) and Canadian MSB licensing.
Yes. We provide end-to-end corporate structuring and licensing solutions across multiple jurisdictions, including Cyprus, Canada, UAE, and offshore jurisdictions. Our team assists with entity incorporation, EMI/MSB/Forex licensing, and nominee services where required.
We assist clients in opening business bank accounts with crypto-friendly, gaming-friendly, and forex-friendly banks and EMIs. We also provide guidance on white-label banking and payments platforms (BaaS/PaaS) and help navigate challenges faced by high-risk industries.
Absolutely. We offer outsourced AML/KYC compliance services, including policy development, regulatory reporting, transaction monitoring, due diligence, and back-office support. This helps our clients save time, reduce costs, and remain compliant with local and international regulations.
We provide a turnkey package for Canadian MSBs, including:
- Company formation & FINTRAC registration
- Local compliance & local presence solutions
- Banking & EMI setup
- Ongoing compliance & risk management
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is the EU framework for regulating crypto asset service providers (CASPs). We help businesses upgrade from VASP to CASP status, offering gap analysis, licensing support, AML/KYC compliance frameworks, and CASP-friendly banking solutions.
Yes. Clients can buy or sell licensed entities, shelf companies, MSBs, EMIs, PSPs, and forex brokerages with Instamax’s help. We also provide full due diligence and transaction support for safe and efficient acquisitions.
- General queries: Within 48 hours
- Urgent queries: Within 2 hours
We pride ourselves on being responsive, transparent, and client-focused.
The choice depends on your industry, target clients, and compliance requirements. For example:
- If you’re launching a forex brokerage, Cyprus or Mauritius may be the right choice.
- For payment institutions and EMIs, Lithuania and Malta are leading in the EU.
- For MSB remittance businesses, Canada provides clear regulatory pathways.
- For crypto firms seeking MiCA compliance, Poland and Czech Republic are excellent EU entry points.
Instamax Advisory provides a jurisdictional analysis and guides you to the most cost-effective and compliant setup, while also ensuring banking and operational readiness.
Yes. Whether you are an entrepreneur launching your first company or an established financial institution expanding internationally, we tailor our solutions to your needs.
Several jurisdictions are currently considered highly attractive for financial services licensing, depending on your business model:
- Cyprus 🇨🇾 – Strong EU base for forex brokers and investment firms under CySEC.
- Canada 🇨🇦 – Clear framework for MSBs under FINTRAC, with added oversight under the Bank of Canada (RPAA).?
- UAE (ADGM / DIFC) 🇦🇪 – Leading hub for fintech, payments, and international expansion.
- Malta 🇲🇹 – Established EU jurisdiction for payments, gaming, and MiCA positioning.
- Lithuania 🇱🇹 – One of the most active EU regulators for EMI/PSP and CASP licensing under MiCA.
- Mauritius 🇲🇺 – Efficient for forex, fintech, and international structuring.
Each jurisdiction offers different trade-offs across licensing timelines, regulatory expectations, banking access, and operational requirements.
The right choice is not the most popular one — it is the one that aligns with your business model, flow of funds, and target markets.
Speak with Instamax Advisory to identify the most efficient and compliant structure for your expansion.
Our Mission
Sector-specific knowledge across Forex, Crypto, and FinTech
Global licensing experience
Banking relationships with EMIs and PSPs
Fast execution and responsive support
Transparent, practical, results-driven
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