Bitcoin intermedation

[btcking]

Hello,

I'm starting a cryptocurrency broker in Argentina. So my plan is this:

1) Open a company in Seychelles (taxation in Argentina is one of the highest in the world).
2) Open a bank account that supports both SEPA and SWIFT transfers (LeuPay for example, both they do not allow bitcoin intermediation).
3) Send to that bank account (doesn't matter how), and then send to a validate account in Kraken for example.

So, my questions are:
1) What is the best location for the company (I thought of Seychelles but idk)
2) What bank can meet my requirements (SWIFT is mandatory, but SEPA is negotiable).

Any other advice will be welcome, and I'm a bit familiar with fiat to crypto transactions so if you have any question don't hesitate in asking. Thanks in advance.

 

[diablo]

Location for the company is good in Belize or Seychelles, makes sense.

However, with the‌ banking it's going to be complicated, you will need to make use of an EMI‍ provider like Mister Tango, LeuPay, Revolut or similar service.

 

[Milky Moon]

Crypto + Belize/Seychelles Inc = Guaranteed no bank account.

Only route is either UK or‌ Switzerland.

Good Luck!

 

[JohnLocke]

Do you‌ know a bank in the UK that will accept crypto biz?

 

[Milky Moon]

No, but the FSA is relatively 'open'. So if you have an Ltd, no nominees‌ and a transparent structure you might contact Fidor Bank.

 

[Portofino]

Hi

Why do you say that?

I see several crypto companies registered all over Europe‍ with bank accounts in said countries operating in localbitcoins.

Some examples:

Spain:
VitaliyDushnyy on LocalBitcoins.com⁠
Jdurian2 on LocalBitcoins.com

Portugal:
https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/riclas/

Croatia:
https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/bitcoin-mjenjacnica/

Estonia:
Prokaur on LocalBitcoins.com
https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/Paynote/

 

[moneromadman]

In the uk when using local BTC if you use a BTC reffernence‍ the seller will normally delay release due to the extra hassle they may get from⁠ the bank. Many would close an account.

I have withdrawn to Barclays UK many, many⁤ times from Kraken if that helps.

 

[Milky Moon]

Localbitcoins are traders selling and buying bitcoins, not companies.

You wanted a -company-
You wanted low -taxes-
You wanted a -bank account-
You wanted -SWIFT-⁠

You can register an company everywhere, problem for you will then be 'tha bank⁤ account'. Banks do not like non-resident accounts that deal with crypto .. Money laundering⁣ gives license troubles and fines.

Switzerland is crypto friendly, but expensive.

It's for you to⁢ decide if you would rather pay Argentinian Taxes or Swiss consultancy fees.

 

[Portofino]

There are also companies operating in localbitcoins.

Those profiles I posted are from companies and‍ not individuals.

 

[acetylsemax]

This blog post says otherwise.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the‍ past few years you have no doubt been introduced to the world of crypto currencies⁠ and all the buzzwords that go along with it.​

There seems to be a split⁤ between those who love the idea of a digital currency and those who are strongly⁣ opposed to it. But whichever side of the debate you find yourself on there is⁢ one inescapable fact that we should all bear in mind. Digital currencies are a new︀ and exciting way to trade and they look like they’re here to stay.

In their︁ current form, crypto currencies have gone through a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs with︂ many people making an absolute fortune off of their ability to read the market place︃ and trade accordingly. However, their unregulated status and open source nature make traditional financial institutions︄ uneasy as there is nothing to govern them (which some might argue is the point︅ in the first place) and as a result have slapped heavy restrictions on their own︆ customers abilities to buy and sell crypto currencies from their existing bank accounts.

This is︇ where LeuPay comes in. Unlike many traditional banks with an old-world view of finance, LeuPay︈ is embracing the currencies of tomorrow by granting customers the option to freely transfer money︉ to and from crypto currency trading platforms today.

With the ability to offer unique IBANs︊ across multiple currencies as well as a quick and secure method of transfer, LeuPay allows︋ its customers to interact with a host of digital currency trading platforms.

Here’s how it︌ works.

Step 1: Choose your desired crypto trading platform

Step 2: Fund your LeuPay account︍ with your desired trading amount

Step 3: Go to the transfer section of your LeuPay︎ account

Step 4: Transfer your funds to your desired trading platform’s IBAN

Step 5: Move️ your funds between your trading platform and your LeuPay account whenever you like

Add to‌ this a host of savings through transfer and administrative fees and you have a solution‍ that really is a no-brainer when it comes to buying and selling crypto.

The only⁠ question remains, when will you join in and start trading?

 

[JohnLocke]

What about Xapo just read something in the news about them holding $10 billion in‌ bitcoin keys!