Offshore · Fast track

Saint Lucia.

Its regulator is the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Saint Lucia.

Our published timeline is ≈4–5 months (indicative; no statutory SLA).

Saint Lucia is one of 14 Fast-track jurisdictions we run, and one of 6 we cover in the offshore group.

Saint Lucia Crypto Licence

A real, tax-neutral offshore VASP licence (FSRA) under the Virtual Asset Business Act — and not FATF grey-listed.

Licence: Virtual Asset Business licence (VABA No. 24 of 2022 + Regs 2025)
Regulator: Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Saint Lucia
Capital: Set by activity class — confirmed with the FSRA on scope
Substance: Saint Lucia company + registered agent + AML officer
Tax: Territorial: 0% on foreign-source income, no crypto CGT; 30% local-source
Timeline: ≈4–5 months (indicative; no statutory SLA)

Figures are the current published cost and timeline for a clean file. We confirm both in writing before you commit.

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