Licensing the
regulated economies
of Asia and beyond.
We translate regulatory complexity into operational businesses. From PAGCOR and MAS to Labuan FSA and Curaçao — we handle structuring, application, banking, and ongoing compliance, end to end.
Three regulated industries.
Fifty-plus jurisdictions.
We focus exclusively on regulated digital industries — the licensing regimes most firms find too technical, too political, or too slow to navigate.
Book a consultationPhilippines
Curaçao
Anjouan
Malta
Isle of Man
Malaysia
Vanuatu
Saint Vincent
Mauritius
Georgia
Mwali / Moheli
Alderney
Estonia
Kahnawake
Tobique
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Brazil
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Cyprus (Sports)
Panama
United Kingdom
Gibraltar
Netherlands
Bougainville
Tuvalu
Malaysia
Lithuania
Hong Kong
Seychelles
Switzerland
Cyprus
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
Georgia
Mauritius
El Salvador
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Costa Rica
Panama
US Montana
Singapore
UAE / Dubai
Estonia
Australia
France
Malaysia
Mauritius
Saint Vincent
Seychelles
United Kingdom
Switzerland
Cyprus
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
Germany
Canada
Dominica
Saint Lucia
Vanuatu
Singapore
Gibraltar
Australia
GSS Legal — Who we are
Practical, not
theoretical.
Most law firms tell you what is possible. We tell you what will actually clear the regulator, on what timeline, with which counterparties — and then we deliver it.
"GSS Legal successfully delivered the full legal setup and VASP licensing for WhiteBIT. Every task was handled with precision."
Real engagements.
Real licences.
Tier-1 exchange, Singapore MAS Singapore MAS
MAS MPI licence granted on first submission with no requests for additional information from MAS. Client commenced live operations within two weeks of grant.
Operator group, Philippines PAGCOR Philippines PAGCOR
PAGCOR POGL issued within 10 months. Onshore Philippine corporation established with full bank account access and regulatory standing.
Brokerage group, Labuan FSA Labuan FSA
Labuan Money Broker licence granted. Correspondent banking in USD, EUR, and MYR established within weeks of licence grant.
Cross-border PSP, Lithuania EMI Lithuania EMI
EMI authorisation granted by Bank of Lithuania. SEPA and SWIFT settlement rails live within one month of authorisation.
Custody platform, UAE VARA UAE VARA
VARA Category 4 licence granted. Dubai operational centre established. Client onboarded institutional assets within 60 days of licence grant.
B2B platform, Curaçao eGaming Curaçao eGaming
Curaçao sub-licence obtained in under 8 weeks. EU-facing payment rails activated. Client signed 3 white-label operator agreements within the first month.
From first call to
licence in hand.
A predictable, bounded process. You always know which week we are in, who is doing what, and what the next regulator interaction looks like.
Scoping & jurisdiction selection
A 45-minute diagnostic call, followed by a written memo covering viable jurisdictions, capital requirements, timeline and fees. No retainer required to start.
Week 1—2Entity formation & dossier build
Incorporation of the licensed entity, appointment of required officers, and preparation of the complete application dossier — business plan, AML programme, financial projections, UBO declarations.
Week 3—8Submission & regulator management
Application submitted. We manage every RFI, attend regulator meetings, and handle all correspondence through to grant. No RFI goes unanswered in more than 48 hours.
Week 8—grantBanking & operational go-live
Introduction to compliant banking channels, EMI relationships, and settlement infrastructure. Compliance programme deployed. You are live, not just licensed.
Post-grantReady to start your licensing journey?
45 min with a partner · Jurisdiction memo in 7 days · No retainer required.
Field-tested
licensing guides.
Single Family Office Singapore: 13O, 13U and 13D Tax Incentive Routes Explained
Compare Singapore's three SFO tax incentive routes — Section 13O, 13U, and 13D — and understand which structure fits your family office's AUM, domicile, and compliance needs.
Variable Capital Company (VCC) Singapore: Why Fund Sponsors Are Switching
Learn why fund sponsors are choosing Singapore's VCC over Cayman structures — covering sub-fund architecture, tax incentives, licensing, and how to set one up.
What MAS Looks For in a Licensed Fund Manager: Fit-and-Proper, AUM and Capital
Understand MAS licensing criteria for fund managers in Singapore: fit-and-proper requirements, AUM definitions, and minimum capital thresholds for LFMCs.
Two Asia desks.
One regulatory bench.
Tell us where
you want to
operate.
Forty-five minutes with a partner. Jurisdiction memo within seven days. No retainer required to start.
No retainer required.
