International Banking Licenses with Crypto Services

The Autonomous Island of Anjouan
Union of Comoros Offshore Finance Authority
International Crypto License

The Autonomous Island of Anjouan
UNION OF COMOROS
OFFSHORE FINANCE AUTHORITY
Government Notice No. 005 OF 2005
INTERNATIONAL CRYPTO LICENSE

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the above-named company is this day authorized to conduct all type of CRYPTO activities in accordance with the Government Notice No. 005 of 2005 and the conditions specified on attached page 2.

Given under the Official Seal of the Director General of the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority at Mutsamudu, the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros this [DATE].

For and on behalf the Director General of the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority

CONDITIONS OF LICENSE.

The validity of this Licence shall expire on the date specified overleaf or on the date the licensee ceases to remain incorporated in the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros whichever is earlier, unless the licence is revoked earlier by the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority.

2. This Licence is subject to any variations of the “Government Notice No 004 of 2005” or “The Government Notice No. 5 of 2005”.

3. The objects and purposes of the Company is to offer different crypto services for corporate, and for the general public and non-residents of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros; to carry on all or any of the business of a company and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, to carry on, in conjunction with each other or as separate and distinct undertakings, all or any of the following businesses:

3.1
To accept cash deposits of any type (depositary transactions).

3.2
To provide loans and borrow funds (loan transactions).

3.3
To carry out currency and exchange transactions.

3.4
To issue securities and credit cards processing.

3.5
To provide securities safekeeping, manage securities and accomplish securities purchase or sale.

3.6
To act as intermediary in securities trading.

3.7
To provide guarantees of any type (guarantee business).

3.8
To effect payments (opening of accounts for legal entities and individuals).

3.9
To hold assets, capital, precision metals, bonds, shares or another financial instruments for third parties.

3.10
To undertake electronic commerce (e-commerce).

3.11
To provide other financial services.

3.12
Cryptocurrency trading.

3.13
Crypto Currency Exchange Operator (utility token and security token)

3.14
Crypto liquidity.

3.15
Crypto storage.

3.16

CFD contract for difference.
4. The Licence shall ipso facto and without any prior notice stand cancelled, if any of the following events take place:
(a) The Company shall not engage in any activity that is prohibited by or contrary to any enactment or rule of law for the time being in force in Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros.
(b) The Company is an International Company and accordingly shall not, except as may be permitted by its approved Constitution:
• Carry on business in Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros (other than banking) or own an interest in immovable property situation in Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros other than a lease of premises from which to carry on its business;
• Carry on insurance, sea or air transport, gambling, or other licenses business without a specific licence.
• At any time have less than one Director or one member.
• Make any invitation to the public to subscribe for any shares or debentures in the Company.
(c)
For the purposes of subparagraph (2) (a) the Company shall not be treated as carrying a business in Anjouan by reason only that it:
• Carries on business with another company incorporated under the Act or in furtherance of the business of the Company carried on outside Anjouan.
• Leases premises from which to carry on its business as permitted by the Act;
• Makes or maintains deposits with a person licensed to carry on banking business in Anjouan;
• Obtains professional services from its registered agent, counsel, attorneys, accountants, bookkeepers, trust companies, management companies, investment advisers, insurance brokers or agents or other similar persons carrying on business within the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros;
• Prepares or maintains its books or records within the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros.
• Holds meetings within the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of Comoros of its directors or members.
• Holds shares, debt obligations or other securities, in a company incorporated under the Act;
• Issues shares, debt obligations or other securities in a company incorporated under the Act or under the Companies Act.
• If the renewal payment is not received on the due date the License and IBC will be revoked

5. The persons conducting the business of the Bank shall hold themselves personally, jointly and severally liable for all the acts or commissions, irregularities and violations committed by them after such cancellation.

6. The persons conducting the business of Bank shall produce at each anniversary of the date of incorporation from the police of the area in which the principal place of business of the Bank is situated, certificates of absence of their involvement in criminal proceedings.

7. If the renewal payment is not received on the due date the Company and the license will be suspended.

8. If there is any change in the company, including share capital, appointment or removal of Directors or Shareholders, this must be approved by the Anjouan Registrar of International Business companies

9. Accepting this Licenses confirms you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Banking License.

10. Terms and Conditions can be amended at any time by the Registrar of International Business Companies

Banking Licenses

An International banking License (Class B) is the only Banking License offered in Anjouan and is an offshore banking license granted, by the OFA . This is a full-unrestricted Banking license, for all Banking services outside of Anjouan, Union of Comoros. It encompasses banking business and investment banking business conducted in all major foreign currencies. Services such as fund administration, custodial services, trusteeship, international portfolio management, money market and other treasury operations may be undertaken by an offshore bank.

Formation

Forming a bank is a relatively quick process due to the lack of bureaucracy. Approval can be granted swiftly if the necessary requirements are met. There are no requirements for local offices or staff, although we would suggest that all companies have this facility which can be arranged at a minimal cost. Application for permission for a banking licence should be made to the OFA after an IBC is obtained after completing an Application Form from the Registrar of International Businesses.

KYC and Due Diligence

Please submit the following documents for each of the Beneficial Owner (UBO), Director, Manager, Authorized Signatory, Shareholder/Member of the entity or Agent under Power of Attorney.

(a) For Individuals:

• Valid Passport copy

• Utility Bill (not older than three months)

(b) For Corporate Entities:

• Certificate of Incorporation

• Good Standing Certificate

• Directors & Shareholders Register

• Passport copies of the Directors and the UBOs

• Utility bills (not older than three months) of the Directors and UBOs

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