Introduction to Small Payment Institutions (SPI) in Poland

The Small Payment Institution (SPI) allows businesses to offer payment services in Poland with simplified compliance requirements and without significant capital investment. This is a ready-made clean company with no operating history, ideal for those wishing to enter Poland

Licence Features

1. Licence Issuance Year: 2022

2. Expiration date: no fixed expiration date, continuous compliance can be

3. Operating status: no business development, clean history and no transaction records

4. Bank Account Status: No Bank Account Currently

5. Number of Directors: 1

6. Number of shareholders: 1

7. Status of compliance: full compliance, no outstanding liability

8. Development opportunities: the payment business can be started immediately in Poland, and the EU-wide expansion can be realized through upgrading to API in the future (separate application is required

Price

€ 90,000

SPI License Business Scope

  • Provision and operation of payment accounts (e. g. customer funds storage, cash withdrawal, etc.)

  • Transfer and payment services (including bank cards, BLIK, local payment and mobile applications)

  • Direct Deduction Service

  • Issuance of payment instruments (bank cards, APP, BLIK)

  • Acquisition Service (Merchant Collection Service)

  • Remittance business (local and cross-border)

Advantages of the Polish SPI

  • Suitable for start-ups and SMEs: Easy access to the Polish market with fewer regulatory requirements.

  • Low-cost start-up: no minimum capital requirements, lower barriers to entry for new businesses.

  • EU recognition: Poland has a good regulatory reputation to help expand the EU market in the future.

  • No local team required: Director and compliance roles can be flexibly arranged without the need to hire local staff.

  • Easy to expand: If your business expands in the future, you can easily apply for an upgrade to API to achieve EU access.

Key Compliance Requirements

  • Poland Registered Address: Necessary for Continuing Licensed

  • Stationship: Directors must have no criminal record and must appoint an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (AML Office)

  • Internal system: complete AML, KYC, risk management, operation and other systems

  • Business change declaration: any change in the scope of business after the acquisition must be reported to KNF in a timely manner.

  • Reporting obligations: regular reports to the Polish Financial Supervisory Authority (KNF) and coordination with audits

MPI License Purchase Process

  • Step 1: Collect information

  • Step 2: Submit the deposit

  • Step 3: Accept company documents for due diligence

  • Step 4: Submit Remaining Money

  • Step 5: Change Company Name

  • Step 6: Change of Directors and Ultimate Beneficiaries

OUR SERVICES

1. Document preparation and process management

Assist in document preparation and transfer procedures throughout the process.

2. Local Representative and Compliance Configuration

Provide registered address, anti-money laundering specialist and director (if required).

3. Bank Account Assistance

Assistance in opening corporate bank accounts, including crypto-friendly banks (if applicable).

4. Follow-up maintenance service

Assist in regulatory reporting, license maintenance, compliance review, and ensure the company's continued compliance operations.

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