Remote VASP serving residents
Foreign-incorporated entity that offers exchange, custody, or transfer services to residents of a jurisdiction without establishing a local entity or office.
Examples: Binance.com pre-2023 · Kraken Pro served to non-US residents
0 permitted 1 conditional 1 not permitted 2 reviewed of 2 total
Questions this model answers
- May a non-resident provider serve residents from abroad?
- Does cross-border service trigger licensing, registration, or AML obligations?
- What enforcement risk exists for unlicensed remote operators?
| Jurisdiction | Verdict | Local entity | Licensing burden | Source | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Conditional | Not required | Low | AI · Reviewed | View → |
| United States | Not permitted | Required | High | AI · Reviewed | View → |
Each row links to the full structured verdict including AML obligations, key restrictions, key risks, and the underlying fact-by-fact evidence. The verdicts are a synthesis layer — they cite the existing regulatory facts, never restate them.