Get Your Offshore OTC Desk Licensed and Operational
Full support for offshore crypto licensing, compliant banking access & exchange onboarding
Jurisdiction: BVI
Use Case: Global OTC + Prop Trading
Result: Licensed VASP + onboarded to OKX Institutional
What We Delivered
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9+ Years of Crypto Compliance Expertise - Full OTC License Structuring (BVI VASP)
- End-to-End Setup: License, Bank, Exchange
- Legal Opinion + AML/KYC Framework
- Exchange Onboarding (OKX Institutional)
Why Offshore Licensing for OTC Desks?
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Required for banking & institutional onboarding -
Enables USD/USDT flows through licensed structures -
Supports legal substance for global OTC trade -
Avoids exchange rejection due to “unregulated status”
Why AML Zone?
- Deep Crypto Compliance Expertise→ We’ve structured 80+ cases in OTC, DeFi, and trading — with solid grounding in AML, CFT, and global regulation. Our experience ensures bank-grade compliance and real-world execution.
- Local + Global Understanding→ We combine jurisdictional legal knowledge (BVI, Cayman, Vanuatu, UAE) with practical crypto operations. Whether it's a bank, regulator, or exchange — we speak their language.
- End-to-End Execution→ From structuring your BVI VASP and writing the AML policy — to onboarding with OKX and unlocking banking — we manage the full lifecycle.
- Clear Timelines & Project Control→ We use project-based delivery with set timelines, tracked progress, and defined milestones — so you’re never left guessing.
- Institutional Onboarding Experience→ Our team has successfully onboarded clients to OKX, Bitfinex, Binance Institutional and others — we know what it takes to get accepted.
- Multilingual subtitles
→ Documentation and communication available in English, Russian, and Arabic — seamless support across cultures.
Step-by-Step Licensing Process
Free consultation
Strategy & license choice
Documentation & Review
Submission & Communication
Post-approval support
Frequently Asked Questions
A BVI (British Virgin Islands) crypto license, issued under the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regime, allows companies to conduct activities such as proprietary trading, OTC transactions, and custodial services. It is often preferred for global OTC desks due to flexible regulations, tax neutrality, and global bank acceptance.
Yes, if properly structured. With a clear compliance framework, regulatory opinion, and AML/KYC documentation, a BVI entity can onboard with crypto-friendly banks for USD and USDT operations. AMLzone specializes in setting up these structures for smooth fiat access.
The full setup — including incorporation, license application, AML/KYC documentation, regulatory opinion, and bank account opening — typically takes 6 to 8 weeks. Institutional onboarding to exchanges like OKX may run in parallel and be completed in 4–6 weeks if all documentation is in place.
Institutional clients on OKX receive access to:
- Prime-tier liquidity and API trading
- Lower fees and tighter spreads
- Dedicated account managers
- Custom risk parameters and trading limits
- Fiat ramping options (via third-party integrations)
Most crypto-friendly banks require:
- Certificate of incorporation and license
- Shareholder & UBO documents
- AML/KYC framework
- Proof of compliance structure
- Business model overview
- Transaction flow (including wallets and client onboarding process)
A legal opinion confirms that your BVI-based OTC trading activity is compliant with local and international standards. It's essential for onboarding with both fiat banks and exchanges, as it proves the legitimacy of the business model and risk structure.
No, a physical office is not required. However, you must appoint a licensed local agent and maintain a registered address. All filings and communication with the regulator can be handled remotely.
We provide:
- Licensing strategy and company setup
- Regulatory documentation (AML, KYC, compliance)
- Legal opinions for fiat onboarding
- Banking introductions with proven crypto-friendly partners
- Full OKX Institutional onboarding
- Post-license compliance monitoring
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Please note: We do not provide any personalized investment advice, token selection guidance, or transaction recommendations. AMLzone is a compliance consultancy and project management services provider, not a Virtual Asset Advisor.
Please note: We do not provide any personalized investment advice, token selection guidance, or transaction recommendations. AMLzone is a compliance consultancy and project management services provider, not a Virtual Asset Advisor.