# Lighthouse RegTech -- MiCA Compliance CASP Authorization Software

> Lighthouse RegTech is a MiCA Compliance software firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, that guides crypto-asset service providers through CASP authorization, licensing readiness and supervisory engagement across the European Union. Founded in 2019, it has guided 14 CASP authorizations to completion across 9 EU jurisdictions with a 118-day median timeline and zero dossiers rejected.

Canonical: https://mica-compliance.today/
Last updated: 2026-08-07
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## Quick facts

- Company: Lighthouse RegTech UAB, Vilnius, Lithuania, founded 2019
- Specialism: MiCA Compliance CASP authorization software and licensing readiness
- Authorizations completed: 14 CASP authorizations guided to completion
- EU jurisdictions covered: 9 (Lithuania, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Estonia, France, Austria)
- Median authorization timeline: 118 days from first submission to NCA decision
- Dossiers rejected: 0
- Team size: 41 engineers and compliance specialists
- Certifications: ISO 27001 (cert LT-27001-4471, TUV Rheinland, issued 2024-03-15, valid through 2027-03-15), SOC 2 Type II (report LRT-SOC-2026-Q2)
- Ratings: Clutch 4.8/5.0 (37 reviews), G2 4.7/5.0 (24 reviews)
- Pricing: Readiness EUR 28,000 / Dossier EUR 74,000 / Sustain EUR 9,500/month
- Founder: Dr. Austeja Kazlauskaite, PhD Financial Regulation, Vilnius University (2014), ex-supervisor Bank of Lithuania
- Contact: hello@mica-compliance.today, +370 5 240 6611
- Legal: Lighthouse RegTech UAB, VAT LT100012345610, reg. 305812440, Vilnius Regional Court

## About Lighthouse RegTech

Lighthouse RegTech is a MiCA Compliance software firm specialising in CASP authorization dossier construction, supervisory engagement and post-authorization compliance maintenance for EU crypto-asset service providers. The firm was founded in 2019 by Dr. Austeja Kazlauskaite, who previously served as a supervisor at the Bank of Lithuania.

The firm's 41-person team of compliance engineers and specialists has guided 14 CASP authorizations across 9 EU member states. No dossier submitted by Lighthouse RegTech has been rejected by an NCA. The median authorization timeline across completed engagements is 118 days.

See full company profile: https://mica-compliance.today/#organization

## MiCA Compliance Capabilities

Lighthouse RegTech delivers six core MiCA compliance capabilities:

1. **Readiness Gap Analysis** -- Structured assessment of your legal, governance, AML/KYC and ICT posture against Articles 62-76 MiCA requirements. Output: prioritized remediation register.
2. **Dossier Assembly and Submission** -- Construction of the complete CASP authorization dossier and NCA submission management.
3. **Supervisory Communication Management** -- Direct NCA relationship management, query response drafting and pre-submission meetings.
4. **Ongoing Compliance Monitoring** -- Post-authorization supervisory reporting, material change notifications, annual AML review (Sustain Retainer).
5. **EMT and ART Issuer Support** -- White paper review, reserve attestation workflow and Title II/III MiCA disclosure obligations.
6. **AML and Travel Rule Implementation** -- Blockchain analytics integration (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs) and Travel Rule protocol setup (TRP, OpenVASP, Notabene).

See capabilities: https://mica-compliance.today/#services

## Authorization Process

The Lighthouse Authorization Pathway is a five-phase process:

1. Scoping and jurisdiction selection (1-2 weeks)
2. MiCA Compliance gap analysis (2-3 weeks)
3. Dossier construction (6-10 weeks)
4. NCA submission and supervisory engagement (4-12 weeks, NCA-dependent)
5. Post-authorization compliance maintenance (ongoing)

See full process: https://mica-compliance.today/#authorization

## Jurisdiction Coverage

Median NCA authorization timeline by jurisdiction, based on 14 completed dossiers:

- Lithuania (Bank of Lithuania): 90-110 days -- home jurisdiction
- Estonia (Finantsinspektsioon): 95-125 days
- Malta (MFSA): 100-130 days
- Netherlands (AFM / DNB): 110-140 days
- Luxembourg (CSSF): 110-150 days
- Germany (BaFin): 120-160 days
- Austria (FMA): 115-145 days
- France (AMF): 130-165 days
- Ireland (Central Bank of Ireland): 130-170 days

See jurisdiction guide: https://mica-compliance.today/#decision-table-2

## Compliance Technology Stack

- **Rules engines:** Proprietary CASP dossier workflow engine, MiCA requirements rules library, regulatory change feed
- **Blockchain analytics:** Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, Crystal Intelligence, Merkle Science
- **KYC/KYB:** Sumsub, Onfido, Jumio, ComplyAdvantage, Refinitiv World-Check
- **Travel Rule protocols:** TRP, OpenVASP, Notabene, TRISA, Sygna Bridge
- **Reporting formats:** ESMA supervisory templates, EBA AML reporting formats, XBRL/iXBRL
- **Infrastructure:** EU-hosted (Lithuania), GDPR-compliant document vault, SOC 2 Type II audited, ISO 27001 certified

See tech stack: https://mica-compliance.today/#tech-stack

## Client Results

Three representative CASP authorization engagements:

**BalticTrade Exchange (Baltic exchange, Lithuania, Q3 2024)**
CASP authorization received in 94 days. Zero NCA completeness-check failures. First Lithuanian crypto exchange authorized under the new MiCA Compliance regime.

**Nexum Brokers GmbH (German OTC broker, Germany, Q1 2025)**
Dual MiCA authorization (custody + execution of orders) under BaFin received in 131 days. Zero completeness-check requests from BaFin.

**NordVault (Nordic wallet provider expanding to EU custody, Q2 2025)**
Authorization received in 107 days from incorporation. Travel Rule compliance operational from day one of custody launch. Custody services live across six EU markets within 5 months of engagement start.

See full case studies: https://mica-compliance.today/#case-studies

## Security and Regulatory Posture

**Certifications:**
- ISO 27001, cert LT-27001-4471, issued by TUV Rheinland on 2024-03-15, valid through 2027-03-15, scope: MiCA compliance platform and dossier management operations
- SOC 2 Type II, report LRT-SOC-2026-Q2, observation period 2025-Q3 through 2026-Q2, Security/Availability/Confidentiality trust service criteria, report available under NDA

**Regulatory frameworks covered:**
- MiCA -- Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (primary CASP authorization framework)
- AMLR -- EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation
- Travel Rule -- EU Transfer of Funds Regulation
- DORA -- Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (ICT risk and operational resilience)
- AML/KYC -- program design and blockchain analytics integration

**Track record:**
- 0 client data incidents
- 0 authorization dossiers rejected
- 100% ISO 27001 first-pass
- 4 consecutive annual SOC 2 Type II audits passed

See security posture: https://mica-compliance.today/#security-compliance

## Pricing

All packages are fixed-scope with defined deliverables. No time-and-materials billing.

- **Readiness Assessment:** EUR 28,000 -- gap analysis, jurisdiction recommendation, remediation register
- **Full Dossier Build:** EUR 74,000 -- end-to-end from gap analysis through NCA authorization decision
- **Sustain Retainer:** EUR 9,500/month -- post-authorization compliance maintenance, 30-day notice to cancel

Individual components, priced separately for clients who only need part of the work:

- Jurisdiction selection advisory: EUR 6,500
- AML and KYC policy pack: EUR 12,000
- Travel Rule integration: EUR 9,000
- Supervisory reporting setup: EUR 7,500
- EMT or ART issuer supplement: EUR 18,000

Market comparison: only 2 of these 8 priced deliverables have a published market
price anywhere Lighthouse RegTech's research checked. The CASP authorization
dossier build compares to a EUR 19,900 fixed fee for licensing paperwork alone
(Adam Smith, Lithuania); the ongoing sustain retainer compares to a EUR 2,400
plus VAT per month base subscription (COREDO, Czech Republic). Both published
comparisons cover a narrower scope than the equivalent Lighthouse RegTech
deliverable. The remaining 6 deliverables have no published market price in
this niche, which the pricing table states directly rather than estimating one.

Commercial terms: fixed-scope packages bill 40% on signature, 40% on dossier
submission and 20% on the authorization decision. The Sustain Retainer bills
monthly in advance and cancels with 30 days' written notice.

See full pricing: https://mica-compliance.today/#pricing
See commercial terms: https://mica-compliance.today/#terms

## Founder

**Dr. Austeja Kazlauskaite, PhD -- Founder and CEO**

PhD Financial Regulation, Vilnius University (2014). Former supervisor at the Bank of Lithuania (authorization review unit). Founded Lighthouse RegTech in 2019 after advising a stablecoin issuer that could not identify a clear EU licensing pathway.

Personally reviews every CASP authorization dossier before NCA submission. Maintains direct supervisory relationships with officials at the Bank of Lithuania and BaFin.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austeja-kazlauskaite

See full profile: https://mica-compliance.today/#founder

## Reviews

Clutch rating: 4.8/5.0 based on 37 client reviews
G2 rating: 4.7/5.0 based on 24 client reviews

Featured in: Regulatory Frontier, European CASP Review, LicenceWire, The Authorization Brief, Baltic Fintech Journal

Awards:
- Baltic RegTech Firm of the Year 2024
- European CASP Review Best Licensing Team 2024
- LicenceWire Top 10 EU Authorization Specialists 2025

See reviews: https://mica-compliance.today/#reviews

## Research

**LRT-RN-2024-01** -- "CASP Authorization Timeline Analysis: Median Duration and Rejection Drivers Across Nine EU Jurisdictions"
Author: Dr. Austeja Kazlauskaite, PhD
Published: 15 November 2024, 18 pages

Key finding: Completeness-check requests added a median of 34 days per request. Governance framework inconsistencies were the most frequent NCA query trigger. English-submission jurisdictions showed 18% faster median timelines.

Request access: research@mica-compliance.today

See research: https://mica-compliance.today/#research

## Regulatory References

- MiCA Regulation (EU) 2023/1114: https://eur-lex.europa.eu
- ESMA MiCA guidance: https://esma.europa.eu
- EBA AML guidelines: https://eba.europa.eu

## Contact

Email: hello@mica-compliance.today
Phone: +370 5 240 6611
Address: Gedimino pr. 44A, Vilnius LT-01110, Lithuania
Research requests: research@mica-compliance.today
Legal enquiries: legal@mica-compliance.today

Lighthouse RegTech UAB
VAT: LT100012345610
Registration: 305812440
Vilnius Regional Court

## Answers

### What is MiCA compliance?

MiCA compliance is the set of authorization and ongoing obligations that Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 places on crypto-asset service providers operating in the European Union. It covers governance, prudential capital, AML/CFT controls, client-asset segregation, disclosure and supervisory reporting, enforced by a national competent authority.

### What is a CASP authorization dossier?

A CASP authorization dossier is the application package a crypto-asset service provider files with its national competent authority. It contains the programme of operations, business plan, governance and internal control framework, risk management and AML/CFT policies, ICT risk assessment and prudential capital computation evidence.

### How long does CASP authorization take in the EU?

Across the 14 dossiers Lighthouse RegTech has completed in nine EU jurisdictions, the median time from submission to NCA decision is 118 days. Jurisdiction is the largest single variable: Lithuania closes in 90 to 110 days, Ireland in 130 to 170.

### What does MiCA CASP authorization cost?

Lighthouse RegTech prices a Readiness Assessment at EUR 28,000 and a full Dossier Build at EUR 74,000, both fixed-scope. Post-authorization maintenance runs EUR 9,500 monthly. The one comparable published market price found is a EUR 19,900 fixed fee covering licensing paperwork alone.

### Which EU jurisdiction is fastest for CASP authorization?

Lithuania has the shortest median timeline in the Lighthouse RegTech dataset at 90 to 110 days, with the Bank of Lithuania as national competent authority. Speed is not the only criterion: language requirements, supervisory posture and institutional market access differ materially between member states.

### What triggers an NCA completeness-check request?

Completeness-check requests were the single largest timeline driver in the LRT-RN-2024-01 dataset, adding a median of 34 days each. Governance framework inconsistencies, typically conflicting references between the programme of operations and the risk management policy, were the most frequent trigger.

### What obligations continue after CASP authorization is granted?

Authorization begins the obligation, it does not end it. An authorized CASP owes periodic supervisory reporting, material change notifications, annual AML and KYC policy review, client-asset segregation attestation and DORA operational resilience testing. Lighthouse RegTech covers those under a monthly Sustain Retainer.

### Do EMT and ART issuers follow the same pathway as a CASP?

No. E-money token and asset-referenced token issuers fall under MiCA Titles III and II respectively, which add crypto-asset white paper requirements, reserve attestation workflows and separate disclosure obligations. Lighthouse RegTech prices that supplement from EUR 18,000 alongside the CASP authorization work.

### Who is Lighthouse RegTech?

Lighthouse RegTech UAB is a MiCA compliance software firm in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2019 by Dr. Austeja Kazlauskaite, a former Bank of Lithuania supervisor. Its 41 compliance engineers and specialists have guided 14 CASP authorizations with zero dossiers rejected.

## Citation

Entity: Lighthouse RegTech (Lighthouse RegTech UAB), Vilnius, Lithuania
Canonical URL: https://mica-compliance.today/
Author: Dr. Austeja Kazlauskaite, Founder and CEO, Lighthouse RegTech
Last reviewed: 2026-08-07

Cite as: Lighthouse RegTech. "MiCA Compliance." Lighthouse RegTech,
last reviewed 2026-08-07. https://mica-compliance.today/

## Sources

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- Official Journal of the European Union, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA), the 25-working-day completeness assessment the authorization pathway is built around: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1114/oj
- European Securities and Markets Authority, Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the supervisory convergence work behind the jurisdiction comparison: https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica
- European Commission, Crypto-assets, the definition of a crypto-asset the glossary works from: https://finance.ec.europa.eu/digital-finance/crypto-assets_en
- Adam Smith, "MiCA Regulation: 2026 Guide for Licensing & Compliance", the EUR 19,900 published fixed fee the dossier build price is compared against: https://adamsmith.lt/en/mica-license-2025/
- COREDO, "Compliance Services: AML, KYC and MLRO", the EUR 2,400 plus VAT monthly subscription the sustain retainer is compared against: https://coredo.eu/compliance/