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Reliable legal solutions for Fintech, Crypto & iGaming
Gofaizen & Sherle is an international consulting and legal firm that supports startups and existing companies in highly regulated financial industries where licensing, regulatory structuring, and ongoing compliance are key elements of the business model. We develop, launch, and support projects in crypto, FinTech, payments (EMI/PSP), forex, investments, iGaming, and tokenization, including assistance in choosing a jurisdiction and obtaining the necessary licenses.
- 5+ Years of Experience
- 800+ Licenses Delivered
- 50+ Jurisdictions Covered
- 1000+ Clients Worldwide
About Us
Key areas include:
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Cryptocurrency licensing and compliance Exchanges, storage, wallets, transfers
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iGaming/gambling licensing B2C and B2B
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Tokenization Real-asset tokenization, including STO structuring
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Forex market authorization Broker/dealer models
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Financial licensing and registration MSB, EMI/PSP, and related regimes
We Assist Clients Achieve Their Business Strategies
Gofaizen & Sherle supports regulated businesses at all stages, from early-stage startups developing a compliant market entry strategy to established companies expanding internationally. We translate regulatory requirements into practical structures and outcomes that help you confidently enter markets and operate sustainably.
Financial technology, digital assets, iGaming and payments are subject to increasingly stringent regulation every year, with requirements varying significantly depending on the jurisdiction. Licensing, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures, governance, consumer protection, marketing rules, and ongoing reporting must be built into the operating model, not added after launch.
We provide comprehensive execution: licensing and jurisdiction strategy, corporate and ownership structure, AML/KYC and risk management systems, policies and procedures, application packages, and communications with regulators – with a focus on audit readiness and long-term regulatory compliance.
- Our Vision To be the global standard for regulatory excellence, enabling innovative businesses to operate with confidence across borders.
- Our Mission To deliver transparent, strategic, and results-driven regulatory solutions that protect our clients' interests and accelerate their market entry.
Our Services
Our Licensing Solutions
We help startups and established firms obtain and maintain licenses for regulated FinTech, crypto, payments, forex, investment, iGaming, and tokenization activities across multiple jurisdictions.
Crypto Licensing
We assist with obtaining regulatory authorization to provide crypto-asset services in the selected jurisdiction (exchanges, custody/safekeeping, wallets, transfers, token platforms). We assess your business model, determine the applicable licensing requirements, prepare AML/KYC policies and supporting documentation, and manage the application process end-to-end through to the issuance of approval.
- Timeline
- 1-9 months
- Scope of crypto activities:
- Exchange, Custody, Processing, Derivatives, Token Issuance, OTC
iGaming License
A gambling license is a mandatory legal requirement to operate an iGaming business in a chosen jurisdiction. It authorizes the provision of gambling services and confirms compliance with applicable regulatory standards. We support B2C and B2B projects (online casinos, betting, lotteries, and game providers) by structuring ownership, payment flows, and the risk model, and meeting requirements for responsible gaming, AML/KYC, technical certification, and platform rules. We prepare the regulatory package, policies, and contractual framework, coordinate audits, and manage regulator communications end-to-end through to license issuance.
- Timeline
- 1-12 months
- Scope
- For online casino (slots), betting, poker, lottery
Forex Licensing
A forex license is a regulatory authorization required to provide FX/CFD brokerage or dealing services in a selected jurisdiction. It demonstrates that the firm meets supervisory standards on governance, capital adequacy, client money protections, conduct-of-business rules, market integrity, and ongoing reporting. We deliver the full compliance and application package (AML/KYC, risk management, conflicts, best execution, complaints handling, outsourcing, and internal controls), coordinate key appointments and operational readiness, and lead regulator engagement from pre-application through to license issuance.
- Timeline
- 1-9 months
- Scope:
- CFD brokerage, Derivatives trading, futures trading, commodities trading, binary options
MSB registration
An MSB registration (Money Services Business) is a regulatory requirement for companies providing money services such as remittance, currency exchange, payment services, or certain virtual asset activities (jurisdiction-dependent). It evidences that the business has an effective AML/CTF framework, appropriate governance, recordkeeping, and reporting controls. We prepare and file the registration package, support regulator communications, and establish ongoing compliance processes to sustain registration and audits.
- Timeline
- 1-5 months
- Scope of activities:
- Crypto & Fiat Payments Processing, Exchange & Custody
Tokenization
Tokenization is a regulated structuring and issuance process that converts rights to real-world assets into compliant on-chain instruments. We advise on end-to-end Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization – selecting the appropriate legal wrapper, defining investor rights, designing the token economics, and aligning the offering with securities/financial-promotion rules, AML/KYC, custody, and secondary transfer restrictions.
- Timeline
- 2-12 months
- Tokenization Possibilities:
- Real Estate, Commodities, Treasuries, Fund Tokenization, Private Debt
Analytical tool
License Navigator
An interactive analytical tool for crypto and iGaming projects that allows you to compare jurisdictions for licensing, evaluate timelines, budget, capital requirements, regulatory risks, and banking infrastructure, as well as select the optimal country for a specific business model.
Cases
Success Stories
Our completed cases on licensing crypto and iGaming projects in various jurisdictions. We present practical examples of structuring, obtaining licenses, and launching regulated businesses, taking into account deadlines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
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Read caseARCTIC PURSE CORP INC.
Services Provided: Full turnkey MSB formation and licensing in Canada, including transfer of a ready-made company, FINTRAC registration, AML/KYC policy development, corporate restructuring, ongoing compliance support, and banking advisory with account opening assistance.
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Read caseUNIFIN DIGITAL LTD
Services Provided: Full corporate setup, AML/KYC compliance, and banking support.
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Read caseIBANANA LIMITED
Services Provided: FMSB registration support in Canada with FINTRAC compliance, AML/KYC framework development, and ongoing regulatory advisory assistance.
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Read caseMONETARY CENTRAL HOLDINGS LTD
Services Provided: Full turnkey MSB setup in Canada with FINTRAC registration, AML/KYC policies, corporate restructuring, and banking advisory support.
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Read caseUAB Wind Technologies
Services Provided: Full turnkey VASP formation in Lithuania, including transfer of a ready-made entity, AML/CTF framework development, MiCA readiness, corporate structuring, and ongoing compliance and regulatory support.
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Read caseWanel Lithuania
Services Provided: End-to-end VASP formation in Lithuania, including company setup, AML/KYC and MiCA compliance frameworks, licensing support, HR recruitment, payroll, and accounting assistance.
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Read caseSkailenga UAB
Services Provided: End-to-end VASP and MiCA licensing support in Lithuania, including share transfer, corporate structuring, AML/KYC framework development, FNTT reporting, legal advisory, HR recruitment, payroll, and accounting services.
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Read caseAxstron Finance Europe UAB; Axstron Finance LLC
Services Provided: End-to-end support with company share transfers in Lithuania and the USA (Montana), corporate account opening, AML/KYC policy development, regulatory compliance for FNTT and FinCEN, MICA licensing advisory, HR recruitment for C-level and AML roles, and payroll accounting services.
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Read caseLevionis SP ZOO
Services Provided: End-to-end VASP formation in Poland, including company incorporation, registration, AML/KYC policy development, and ongoing regulatory and reporting support.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by Industry Leaders
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We at Invity and SatoshiLabs as a whole were extremely pleased with the legal support provided by Gofaizen & Sherle in establishing our virtual assets business in Lithuania. Their expertise and thorough understanding of the virtual assets landscape were invaluable, ensuring that every aspect of our setup was compliant and robust. The team’s professionalism and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. We highly recommend Gofaizen & Sherle for their legal services in the virtual assets sector.
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Gofaizen & Sherle has successfully implemented all the tasks related to the settlement of legal part (company formation and VASP license application) of our exchange whitebit.com.
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Good service, clear roadmap, quick communication. Satisfied with prompt work, been looking for shelf company solution, got Canadian company with already acquired license in like 2-3 weeks. Setting up the flows now, but good to go.
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As part of our application for a Canadian regulatory license, we received outstanding support from the Gofaizen & Sherle team. Their deep understanding of the applicable regulatory frameworks, strong business acumen, and ability to clarify complex issues in simple terms made all the difference, especially as we were unfamiliar with the jurisdiction in which we intended to operate.
The entire team was highly available and pleasant to work with throughout the process, demonstrating real skill in collaborating within a multicultural environment. Follow-up was handled efficiently and professionally by each expert involved in our case.
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Great service and support, and very efficient communication with Maksim and the team. Our company has been successfully created with all the necessary licenses. Highly recommended.
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Gofaizen & Sherle are true professionals, everything related local incorporation, business management and financial licenses I know I can trust getting always 100% service, knowledge and value. Good prices and highly valuable service this what makes them as a solid partner.
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Excellent service! The communication is fast and friendly, we are very satisfied with received comprehensive package of services such as legal consulting, full turnkey crypto company formation in Lithuania, assistance in bank account opening for “high risk” business, human resources acquisition etc. Highly recommended!
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At Pilsenga since the very beginning we counted with Gofaizen & Sherle to build our financial institution in 21 days, we started our operations in record time thanks to them, it’s been pleasant to work with them through the rush of building a Financial Institution in record time. They for real understand compliance and crypto businesses!
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We are very pleased with the proficiency, expertise and efficiency that the team of Gofaizen & Sherle showed while delivering our project. Their commitment and approach determine the high quality of services they provide. The competence of the legal advisors in the team of G&S made them a trusted long term partner for us.
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Working with Gofaizen & Sherle team was a real pleasure. Their high level of professionalism and expertise made our journey through the process of establishing and licensing of our company really easy and time efficient. G&S is a trusted partner for us in any topics related to FinTech business.
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Viktoria Randalainen
Partner, Head of Operations
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Mihhail Sherle
Senior Partner, Head of Legal
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Mark Gofaizen
Senior Partner, Head of Consulting
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Felix Canizales
Associate Partner, Consultant, LATAM Business Development Manager
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Leonid Turok
Associate Partner, Head of Consulting (iGaming & Forex)
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Maksim Gasanbekov
Partner, Head of Sales (Crypto and Blockchain)
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Robert Pekin
Associate, Head of Tokenization
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Dr. Pečiūrienė Aleksandra, Ph.D.
Senior Associate, Chief Accountant
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José Augusto Estigarribia
Senior Associate, Chief Coordination Officer
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Kiryl Zaremba
Senior Associate, Head of Product (iGaming & Forex)
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Denis Suska
Senior Associate, Consultant
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Anna Holubnycha
Senior Associate, HR Manager
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Mark Paat
Associate, Consultant
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Evgeniia Murashina
Senior Associate, Consultant
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Valeria Fjodorova
Associate, Lawyer
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Victor Iva
Associate, Management Assistant
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Daria Kozoroh
Associate, Consultant
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Laura Puidokiene
Associate, Lawyer
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Roman Korobeinikov
Paralegal, Consultant
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Mykola Mora
Associate, Consultant
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Veronika Latanovskaja
Associate, Consultant
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Mario Roeder
Associate, Consultant
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Hoa Tang Vicky
Senior Associate, Head of the Asian office
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Erik Rõsljajev
Accountancy Coordinator at G&S Accounting OÜ
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Julija Ivanova
Head of Marketing | Senior Associate
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Anna Ettikh
Consultant
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Kirill Semin
WordPress / PHP Developer
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Dmitrii Vakhtola
Copywriter
Our locations
With offices and in-house teams in Europe, the Americas and Asia, we provide localized expertise and global reach to serve our clients wherever they operate.
Frequently asked questions
Where are you based? Do you work directly with regulators?
Gofaizen & Sherle operates through dedicated offices and in-house professional teams across the EU, LATAM, and Asia, with strategic hubs in Canada, El Salvador, the USA, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and headquarters in the European Union. By relying entirely on internal expertise rather than third-party intermediaries, we maintain consistent quality, accountability, and regulatory alignment across every jurisdiction we serve.
Do you guarantee obtaining a license?
No licensing consultant can guarantee a 100% outcome, the final decision always rests with the regulator. What sets us apart is our approach: we put ourselves in our client’s position and work as a unified team to do everything within our power to achieve a successful result. This means proper business structuring, regulator-ready documentation, and strategic positioning that maximizes your approval probability from day one.
Which jurisdictions do you work with?
We work with the full spectrum of regulatory solutions, both onshore and offshore, across jurisdictions worldwide. Rather than promoting a fixed list of countries, our goal is to identify the most suitable structure for each client individually, taking into account the target markets, timeline, and budget. There is always a solution; it’s simply a matter of finding the right one for your specific business.
How long does the licensing process take?
Timelines vary widely depending on the license type, jurisdiction, regulator workload, and completeness of documentation. Some registrations can be completed within a few weeks, while full regulatory approvals may extend to a year or more. After an initial project assessment, we provide a staged roadmap with realistic time estimates tailored to your situation.
Do you assist with banking and payment systems?
Yes. We assist with bankability strategy, compliance documentation, and introductions to relevant financial institutions and payment providers. While the final decision rests with the bank or PSP based on their risk appetite, we prepare and select the solutions best suited to your business profile. This ensures you have the strongest possible position going into onboarding.
How do you assess whether my business model requires licensing?
We conduct a thorough, fundamental analysis of your specific products and services, often benchmarking against procedures we have pre-validated directly with regulators. To provide the most effective consultation, we begin with a dedicated call with the client, giving us the opportunity to fully understand your business model, target markets, and operational structure, and from there outline any licensing obligations and the most appropriate structuring options.
How do you differentiate from other licensing providers?
We are among the few firms that have been working in crypto licensing from its earliest days, having lived through every major regulatory shift and adapted to each new development along the way. This gives us the ability to stay one step ahead, anticipating market trends, identifying risks early, and seeing the most cost-effective path forward for each client. Our goal is to support you through the entire journey, from initial business idea through to successful license approval and ongoing project support. Transparency in scope and professionalism define everything we do.
What is included in your licensing support?
Our engagement covers the full scope of what it takes to get you license-ready: regulatory analysis, corporate structuring, development of legal frameworks (e.g. AML/KYC, DORA, etc), drafting of policies and business plans, regulator communication, application submission management, HR services, and assistance with banking. Where third-party services are required, such as audits, certification labs, hosting providers or nominee arrangements, these are clearly defined and transparent within the project scope from the outset.
Do you provide ongoing compliance after the license is issued?
Yes. Most regulated sectors require continuous compliance maintenance, periodic reporting, policy updates and ongoing regulatory interaction. We offer sustained advisory and compliance support post-licensing to ensure your business remains in good standing, adapts to regulatory changes, and operates with long-term stability.
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