You have just received authorisation
The operating team needs to translate licence conditions and application commitments into a working plan.
Operate With Confidence
VARA Ongoing Compliance Support
A VARA licence starts an ongoing obligation to operate within the approved activities and applicable rulebooks. Make legal review part of product, governance and compliance decisions after authorisation.
At a glance
What changes after the licence is granted?
VARA-licensed virtual-asset businesses and teams moving from application to supervised operations.
The firm must keep its approved activities, policies, controls and actual operations aligned. Scope the recurring legal work around the licence, business model and in-house compliance team.
What it can cover
- Licence and rulebook map
- Policy and document review
- Change and incident support
- Supervisory preparation
01 · Check the fit
When this service fits
A product or structure is changing
New assets, partners, owners or customer journeys may require regulatory analysis before launch.
A regulator asks questions
You need a clear record of the facts, documents, responsible people and response timetable.
02 · What we can help with
What the work covers
Licence and rulebook map
Identify the obligations that apply to the approved activities and assign owners for legal review.
Policy and document review
Review changes to client terms, disclosures, outsourcing, governance and compliance documents within the agreed scope.
Change and incident support
Assess the legal implications of product changes, material events and regulator communications.
Supervisory preparation
Help organise evidence, questions and response documents for scheduled reviews or specific requests.
03 · Compare the routes
Use the applicable VARA rulebooks
The requirements depend on the VASP's licensed activities and current rules. The mandate should be scoped against the actual licence and in-house responsibilities.
Compliance and risk management
VARA states that this rulebook applies to all licensed VASPs alongside other general and activity-specific rulebooks.
Read VARA's rulebookCompany obligations
The Company Rulebook covers governance, ownership and other continuing firm requirements.
Read the Company Rulebook04 · How to get started
What to bring
Start with what you have. These details help frame the first discussion.
Send the basics
- VARA licence, conditions and approved activities
- Current policies, reporting calendar and responsibility map
- Proposed changes or regulator correspondence
Then define the scope
Focus the first conversation on the decision you need to make.
Ongoing advice does not replace the VASP's management, compliance function, auditors or regulatory accountability. Specific submissions and response work are agreed separately.
Get Expert Advice05 · Common questions
Common questions
Is this the same as outsourcing our compliance officer?
No. Ape Law provides legal and regulatory support under an agreed scope. The VASP remains responsible for its own required officers, controls, decisions and submissions.
Can this begin before final authorisation?
Yes. The work can start with licence conditions, application commitments and the transition to operating controls.
Can you review a new product or partner?
Yes. The review can examine the proposed change, existing permissions, contracts and any regulator engagement needed before implementation.
What needs attention after authorisation?
Tell us your licensed activities, current team and the decisions or deadlines ahead.
Discuss ongoing support