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Cyprus Crypto Exchange for British founders

Setting up a crypto exchange in Cyprus as a British founder is a three-variable problem: the Cyprus entity, the crypto exchange regulatory profile, and the home-country exposure of the UBO.

Cyprus entity

Substance for treaty access

Crypto Exchange considerations

CEX or hybrid trading venue with custody and matching engine.

British UBO exposure

UK CFC rules, non-dom changes 2025, IHT on worldwide assets after 4 years residency.

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