Need a Ready-Made Licensed Company?
Access licensed companies & regulated entities across multiple jurisdictions, with support throughout the sourcing, verification & ownership transfer process
What Is a Ready-Made Licensed Company?
A ready-made licensed company is an existing company that is available for acquisition or ownership transfer and may include a licensing status, regulatory approvals or an established regulated business structure.
Some licensed companies become available because they are no longer needed by their current owners, while others are created specifically for resale in jurisdictions where licensing processes, regulatory requirements or market entry can be complex, time-consuming or highly specialized.
Existing ready-made licensed companies may include operational history, established compliance frameworks, business relationships, licensing-related infrastructure or other business assets, depending on the specific opportunity.
Ready-Made Licensed Company Types
Different licensing frameworks support different regulated activities, markets and business models. Explore available categories of ready-made licensed companies to find structures that may align with your operational requirements.
Ready-Made EMI Companies
Electronic Money Institution companies that may support e-money issuance, payment services, account infrastructure and related regulated financial activities.
Ready-Made VASP Companies
Licensed virtual asset businesses that may support cryptocurrency exchange, custody, digital asset services and other regulated virtual asset activities.
Ready-Made PSP Companies
Licensed payment service providers that may support payment processing, merchant services, fund movement and other regulated payment activities.
Ready-Made MSB Companies
Existing Money Services Business companies that may support money transmission, foreign exchange, payment-related activities and other regulated financial services.
New Licensing Process vs Ready-Made Licensed Company
OBTAIN A NEW LICENSE
✓ Apply for a new license through the relevant regulatory framework
✓ Select the jurisdiction, licensing structure and operational model based on your business requirements
✓ Full control over the licensing process, company setup and implementation
✓ Suitable for businesses that require a specific regulatory structure, operational setup or long-term licensing strategy
✓ Often involves company formation, licensing preparation, compliance implementation and regulatory approvals
READY-MADE COMPANY
✓ Acquire an existing licensed company or regulated business structure
✓ May include licensing status, operational history, compliance frameworks or established business relationships depending on the opportunity
✓ Can significantly reduce the time required to enter a market or begin regulated operations
✓ May provide access to jurisdictions where licensing processes, regulatory approvals or market entry requirements can be complex, time-consuming or highly specialized
✓ May offer practical advantages that are not always available through a newly licensed business
In some jurisdictions, obtaining a new license can involve extensive regulatory reviews, compliance preparation, capital requirements, local presence obligations and lengthy approval processes. That is way, some businesses explore ready-made licensed companies as an alternative route to regulated market entry.
A Ready-Made Licensing Company May Be Right for You If
✓ Speed to market is a priority
✓ You are targeting a jurisdiction where licensing requirements, regulatory approvals or market entry processes can be complex, time-consuming or highly specialized
✓ An existing licensed structure, regulatory position or operational foundation would provide an advantage
✓ Compliance, regulatory obligations or licensing-related infrastructure are important considerations
✓ Investors, banking partners, payment providers or other service providers prefer an established regulated business structure
✓ You want to avoid certain steps involved in obtaining a new license and building a regulated company from scratch
Access to Ready-Made Licensing Companies Across Multiple Jurisdictions
Ready-made licensed companies are not always publicly available and often change hands through specialist providers, industry networks and private transactions.
Through our network of partners and industry relationships, we help buyers identify, evaluate and acquire ready-made licensed companies, regulated business structures and other established licensed entities across multiple jurisdictions.
These opportunities may include licensed payment businesses, virtual asset companies, money services businesses, electronic money institutions and other regulated structures, depending on availability.
We help identify suitable opportunities, review key details, coordinate verification and support the transfer process from initial evaluation through to ownership transition.
Related Business Solutions
Available opportunities may include a range of licensed ready-made business, licensing and transfer solutions across the iGaming, Web3 and FinTech industry.
Company Acquisition Review Services
Support with reviewing acquisition opportunities
Business Transfer Solutions
Support with company sales, ownership transfers and strategic business transitions
Business Expansion Lab
Practical guidance for integrating a newly acquired company into your business, payments, operational structure and market entry considerations
How Ready-Made Licensed Company Acquisition Works
The goal of Business Expansion is simple: help you identify the most suitable path forward, review available opportunities and support the transition from evaluation to ownership.
Share Your Requirements
Tell us what type of iGaming company you’re looking for, your target jurisdiction and any specific requirements.
Evaluate the Best Path Forward
We assess whether a ready-made company, licensed structure or a new company setup is likely to be the most suitable path based on your situation.
Review Available Opportunities
If a ready-made iGaming company appears to be the right fit, we identify suitable opportunities, conduct a detailed review of each company, verify key information, assess potential risks and identify any important issues
Verification & Transfer Support
Once a company has been selected, we help organize the required documentation, connect the parties involved and oversee the transaction through to ownership transfer and completion.
FAQ
What is a ready-made licensed company?
A ready-made licensed company is an existing company that is available for acquisition or ownership transfer. It may include licensing status, established regulatory structures, operational history, compliance frameworks or other business assets that support regulated activities.
What is the difference between a ready-made Licensed company and a new company setup?
Obtaining a new license involves completing the required licensing, compliance and regulatory processes from the ground up. A ready-made licensed company already exists and may include licensing status, compliance frameworks and an established regulated business structure.
In some jurisdictions, acquiring a ready-made licensed company may provide an alternative to navigating lengthy or complex licensing and approval processes.
Do I still need payment solutions if I acquire a ready-made Licensed company?
Not necessarily. Some ready-made Licensed companies may include existing payment arrangements, banking relationships or other operational infrastructure. If the company you acquire does not include the payment solutions required for your business model, we can help identify suitable options through our iGaming Payment Solutions.
What types of Licensed companies may be available for sale?
Available opportunities may include money services businesses (MSBs), virtual asset service providers (VASPs), electronic money institutions (EMIs), payment service providers (PSPs) and other established regulated businesses.
Can I buy a ready-made Licensed company in a highly specialized jurisdiction?
Yes. Ready-made Licensed companies for sale may be available in jurisdictions where company formation, licensing or operational requirements can be complex, time-consuming or highly specialized.
How does the acquisition process typically work?
The process begins with identifying suitable opportunities based on your objectives and requirements. Once a potential Licensed Company For Sale is identified, we review available information, verify key details and organize the documentation required for evaluation.
We then connect the parties involved and help oversee the transaction through to completion.
What should be reviewed before acquiring an Licensed company?
Important areas typically include licensing status, ownership structure, operational history, existing obligations, compliance records, outstanding legal or regulatory issues, and what exactly is included in the transaction, such as licenses, infrastructure, contracts or other assets.
How long does it take to acquire a ready-made Licensed company?
In some cases, a transaction can be completed within 2–4 weeks. The exact timeframe depends on the jurisdiction, company structure, licensing status and transfer requirements.
I already found an Licensed company for sale. Can you help review it?
Yes. If you found a licensed company through your own research and only need help reviewing it, we can assess available documentation, verify key details and review important aspects of the company and proposed transaction. Learn more about our Company Acquisition Review services.