Crypto License required for opening Kraken account

[AtMo]

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to open a Kraken account for my company, but Kraken is asking for a crypto license. I explained that the company is using its own funds on Kraken, so I don’t think a crypto license is needed in this case. However, they are requesting a legal opinion letter explaining why licensing is not needed.

I'm a bit stuck on what to do next. Do I need to hire a lawyer for this? If so, can anyone recommend a good lawyer experienced with this kind of situation? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!


Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[JohnnyDoe]

Where is your company registered?

 

[Sols]

Sounds like Kraken has identified something in your business activities that they believe is or can be a regulated activity.

They are usually very reasonable to open accounts with, but maybe they made a mistake here. Have you asked them why they want a license or legal opinion?

Your options are to negotiate with them, get the legal opinion, get a license (probably overkill if you're sure you don't need one), or go with another exchange.

 

[AtMo]

Where is your company registered?

It's a UK LLP

Your options are to negotiate with them, get the legal opinion, get a license (probably overkill if you're sure you don't need one), or go with another exchange.

Thanks for your response, I think I will try to get a legal opinion if possible, do you have any attorney to recommend by any chance?

 

[CyprusLawyer101]

I think they failed to understand what you are doing.
Who are the members of your LLP? Do you have a general parter/ limited partner distinction?

 

[AtMo]

I think they failed to understand what you are doing.
Who are the members of your LLP? Do you have a general parter/ limited partner distinction?

Thanks for your response. Our LLP members are all residents of the UAE and are natural persons. We do not have a general partner/limited partner distinction.

 

[JohnLocke]

So you need a UK attorney, try call Turner Little - they are active here @James Turner from time to time - but better call their office directly!

website is Offshore Company Formation | Bank Accounts & Services | Turner Little

 

[CyprusLawyer101]

Thanks for your response. Our LLP members are all residents of the UAE and are natural persons. We do not have a general partner/limited partner distinction.

How many members are there?

 

[AtMo]

So you need a UK attorney, try call Turner Little - they are active here @James Turner from time to time - but better call their office directly!

website is Offshore Company Formation | Bank Accounts & Services | Turner Little

Thanks for your recommendation, I will contact them.

How many members are there?

only 2 members.

 

[CyprusLawyer101]

Thanks for your recommendation, I will contact them.


only 2 members.

Its strange that you are recieving this treatment.

 

[JackAlabama]

kraken sometimes plays stupid when it comes down to purely foreign owned usa llcs.

 

[Lincoln Burrows]

I believe you've written something in the questionnaire indicating you're trading crypto as a business activity.

I had a UK LTD onboarded at Kraken a year ago, and I wasn't asked that.

However, I was asked to provide the license when I onboarded my crypto VASP company, which is obvious.

 

[vehzag]

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to open a Kraken account for my company, but Kraken is asking for a crypto license. I explained that the company is using its own funds on Kraken, so I don’t think a crypto license is needed in this case. However, they are requesting a legal opinion letter explaining why licensing is not needed.

I'm a bit stuck on what to do next. Do I need to hire a lawyer for this? If so, can anyone recommend a good lawyer experienced with this kind of situation? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!


Thanks in advance for your help!

Had the same question from many institutions
Just gave them the legal opinion from local lawyers