VIRTUAL ASSET SERVICE PROVIDER
VASP Legislation
Guidelines
2026
- Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience (Revised Jan 2026) (PDF)
- Fintech Sandbox Utility Application Guidelines (Revised Jan 2026) (PDF)
- Guidance Notes on Fit and Proper Criteria (Revised Jan 2026) (PDF)
- Guideline for Addressing Complaints against a VASP, ITO Issuer and Sandbox Operator (Revised Jan 2026) (PDF)
- Guidelines on AML CTF PF Compliance for VASPs
- Guidelines on DeFi Activities and Regulatory Expectations
- Guidelines on Market Conduct for VASPs
- Guidelines on Quarterly Reporting - Instructions and Template
- Guidelines on Record Keeping and Data Retention for Virtual Assets
- Guidelines on Risk Management Policy Framework for Virtual Assets
- Guidelines on Suspension, Variation and Revocation of a VASP License
- Guidelines on Technology Audit Systems Assurance
- Guidelines on the External Audit of Operational Controls and AML CTF PF Policies and Procedures
- Guidelines on the Issuance of NFTs and NF-Related Activities
- Guidelines on the Roles and Resposibilities of Directors and Senior Management of VASPs
- Guidelines on the Safekeeping and Custody of Virtual Assets
- Guidelines on the use of Smart Contracts in Token Issuance and Regulated Activities
- Guidelines on UN Sanctions Screening and Proliferation Financing Controls
- Requirements for Licence Application as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)-Revised Jan 2026
- Transfer of Virtual Assets and Travel Rule Compliance (FATF Recommendation 16)
- Guidelines on PF 2026 VASP (PDF)
2025
Application Forms
- Form 1 – VASP and ITO Application Form (PDF)
- Form 2 – Fintech Sandbox Utility Application Form (PDF)
- Form 3 – VASP and ITO Manager and Director Application Form (PDF)
- Form 4 – Fintech Sandbox Manager and Director Application Form (PDF)
- Form 5 – VASP Personal Questionnaire (PDF)
- Form 6 – Declaration of Source of Wealth (PDF)
A company must not provide virtual assets services unless the company holds a license authorizing it to provide the services. For more information regarding the virtuals assets services providers licensing please contact Mr. Joshua Tari at tjoshua@vfsc.vu and Ms. Jossiana Peter at jpeter@vfsc.vu.