DLT activity coverage
Commonly structured for exchanges, custody models, crypto payment services, and related platform operations.
EUROPE • NON-EU CRYPTO ROUTE
Gibraltar: DLT License Pathway
Enter Europe through Gibraltar’s DLT-focused framework with a compliance-first execution plan. We support route design, entity setup, licensing-readiness implementation, AML/CFT controls, and practical onboarding for international founders.
Non-EU Europe positioning
GFSC DLT framework
Exchange / custody / payment models
Remote founder-friendly execution
General information only; not legal, tax, or regulatory advice.
Regulatory snapshot
Gibraltar is frequently used by teams that want a DLT-centered framework with clear operational governance and practical scaling potential into broader markets.
Operational substance layer
Ongoing local support stack often includes compliance, accounting/audit, legal contact, and local office/address.
Principles-based supervision
The Gibraltar DLT framework is outcomes-focused and principles-based, with risk-based supervisory expectations.
EU positioning note
Gibraltar is in Europe but outside the EU framework, which is why teams often assess it as a non-EU route for selected business models.
Engagement options
We keep this page on private pricing due to variation in licensing scope, governance depth, and onboarding complexity.
Scoping Call
30-minute scoping call to map your services, target markets, monthly volume, and banking needs.
Roadmap delivery:
3–5 business days
Gibraltar DLT Foundation
Private quote
- Business model and service classification
- Jurisdiction fit and licensing pathway mapping
- Entity/governance setup guidance
- AML/CFT policy and control architecture
- Licensing-readiness implementation checklist
Best for teams launching a Gibraltar-regulated DLT operation
with structured foundations.
DLT + Advanced Operations
Private quote
- Everything in Package A
- Enhanced governance and escalation design
- Monitoring/reporting workflow deepening
- Operational handover + evidence-pack support
- Optional ongoing compliance service coordination
Best for teams requiring deeper controls and post-launch support.
Typical business models supported
Gibraltar DLT projects are commonly designed around these service categories.
Trading and liquidity models
- Spot exchange operations
- Brokerage and principal/agency dealing flows
- Platform-based execution services
- Related market operations (model-dependent)
Custody and payments models
- Custody / wallet service architecture
- Crypto payment processing flows
- Transfer and settlement workflows
- Client onboarding + transaction-control stack
Ongoing operational support components
Many Gibraltar structures include recurring local support for operational continuity.
Compliance function
Compliance officer coverage, control oversight, and escalation workflow support.
Accounting and audit coordination
Structured reporting cadence and local accounting/audit process alignment.
Local legal/contact layer
Jurisdiction-facing legal coordination plus local office/address continuity support.
Implementation timeline
A practical sequence used for most Gibraltar DLT engagements.
1
Scope mapping
Classify services and confirm licensing route, control scope, and execution plan.
2
Structure & governance setup
Define legal/operational structure, role ownership, and documentation framework.
3
Controls & readiness build
Implement AML/CFT controls, onboarding standards, monitoring logic, and evidence pack.
4
Launch & ongoing operations
Finalize go-live readiness and align recurring operational support components.
Structuring notes
Teams often evaluate Gibraltar for tax and operational positioning. Final treatment depends on structure, revenue attribution, and professional advice.
Corporate tax lens
Often presented as 15% on profits sourced in or from Gibraltar (case-specific).
VAT lens
Often referenced as a 0% VAT framework position, subject to current rules and business type.
Capital gains lens
Commonly referenced as 0% capital-gains positioning, subject to structure and advice.
FAQ
Quick answers for teams evaluating Gibraltar.
Is Gibraltar part of the EU licensing framework?
Gibraltar is in Europe but outside the EU framework, so teams often assess it as a non-EU route.
Which crypto business models are typically considered?
Common models include exchange, custody, and crypto-payment operations, subject to final scope assessment.
Do we need ongoing local operational services?
Many structures include recurring compliance, accounting/audit, legal-contact, and local-office components.
Why is pricing private?
Scope varies materially by business model, governance depth, and implementation timeline.
Ready to launch in Gibraltar?
Send your model and target markets — we’ll return a private Gibraltar roadmap with next-step options.