Regulatory AlertsMozambique: crypto & digital assets regulation
RegulatedMozambique VASP registration regime under Notice No. 4/GBM/2023
- Lead regulator:
- Banco de Moçambique
- Key law:
- Notice No. 4/GBM/2023
- Last updated:
- 2026-07-12
The Bank of Mozambique (Banco de Moçambique) has established a formal registration framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) through Notice No. 4/GBM/2023, issued on September 14, 2023. This notice creates a comprehensive legal basis for supervising entities operating within or from Mozambique.
The regulation mandates that all entities conducting virtual asset exchanges, transfers, or custody services must complete a specific registration process. This framework aims to integrate digital asset activities into the national financial oversight structure, ensuring compliance with established regulatory requirements.
While the notice outlines the registration obligations, specific capital floors or detailed operational restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided source text beyond the mandate for registration itself. The regime represents a move toward formal oversight rather than a ban or unregulated status.
Who regulates
Banco de Moçambique
Primary supervisor issuing registration requirements for VASPs
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Core laws & rules
Notice No. 4/GBM/2023 (2023)
Establishes the legal framework and registration process for Virtual Asset Service Providers in Mozambique.
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Licensing & registration
VASP Registration
Mandatory registration for entities conducting virtual asset exchanges, transfers, or custody services.
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Restrictions & warnings
Entities must register to operate; specific operational restrictions beyond registration are not detailed in the source.
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Direction of travel
The jurisdiction is actively formalizing oversight of digital assets through a dedicated registration notice.
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Sources
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