Vladyslav Drapii is a Partner at Legarithm. He advises international founders and companies on company formation, licensing (gaming, crypto and EMI), banking and payments, and cross-border tax structuring across multiple jurisdictions.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Law with a specialization in European Law (2019) and a Master’s degree in European Business Law (2020) from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he also qualified as an English-language translation specialist. His expertise covers EU business and economic law, regulatory compliance, and the practical aspects of structuring and licensing businesses in regulated markets.
Author's Publications
Anjouan Tightens License Rules After the FATF Gambling Report 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Oct 8, 2026
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6 min
Anjouan
Changes for UAE Small Business Relief Extended to 2029
Vladyslav Drapii
Oct 7, 2026
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6 min
UAE
Cyprus Company Strike-Off in 2026: The 31 December Deadline
Vladyslav Drapii
Oct 6, 2026
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7 min
Cyprus
Latin America’s iGaming 2026: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Argentina
Vladyslav Drapii
Oct 2, 2026
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6 min
Article
UAE Family Foundations in 2026: The Effective Wealth-Structuring Vehicle
Vladyslav Drapii
Oct 1, 2026
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5 min
UAE
Anjouan’s ADR Rule in 2026: What Licensed Operators Must Do
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 30, 2026
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5 min
Anjouan
RAK ICC vs JAFZA Offshore in 2026: Which UAE Holding Structure Fits?
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 29, 2026
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6 min
UAE
DAC8: What EU Crypto Platforms Must Report Starting 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 29, 2026
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5 min
EU
Cyprus Golden Visa 2026: Residency by Investment, Not Citizenship
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 28, 2026
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7 min
Cyprus
Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa 2026: The Quota Doubled
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 25, 2026
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5 min
Cyprus
VARA and Dubai’s Virtual Asset Licensing in 2026 for Crypto Founders
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 24, 2026
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5 min
UAE
How to Become a Cyprus Tax Resident in 2026: The 60-Day Rule and Non-Dom
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 22, 2026
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6 min
Cyprus
DIFC vs ADGM in 2026: Choosing the Right UAE Financial Free Zone
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 21, 2026
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6 min
UAE
Estonia’s 2026 Tax Reality: What Rose, and What Was Quietly Cancelled
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 18, 2026
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5 min
Estonia
Running a Bulgarian Company’s Books in 2026: Accounting, Audit, SAF-T and Euro Banking
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 16, 2026
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6 min
Bulgaria
Cyprus Company Accounting and Audit in 2026: The New Small-Company Review Option
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 15, 2026
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5 min
Cyprus
Dubai Opened the Mainland to Free Zone Companies: How It Works
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 11, 2026
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5 min
UAE
Traditional Bank vs EMI: Which Should Your New Company Open First in 2026?
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 10, 2026
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5 min
Cyprus
7 Documents New Company Needs for a Corporate Bank Account in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 8, 2026
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5 min
Cyprus
How to Register a Company in Cyprus in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 7, 2026
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5 min
Cyprus
6 Things to Check Before You Open an Estonian OÜ in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 4, 2026
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5 min
Estonia
Cyprus After the 2026 Reform: Is It Still Worth It at 15%?
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 3, 2026
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6 min
Cyprus
7 Things That Changed for EU Companies on 1 January 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 2, 2026
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5 min
EU
CGA Crypto Policy 2026: What Curaçao Operators Must Do Before June 2027
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 31, 2026
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7 min
Curaçao
The Tobique iGaming License 2026: Markets, Payments and Who It Suits
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 28, 2026
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6 min
Tobique
The Isle of Man Gambling License in 2026: A Complete Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 27, 2026
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6 min
Isle of Man
How to Get a Crypto License in Portugal in 2026, After the MiCA Deadline
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 26, 2026
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5 min
Portugal
How to Get a Crypto License in Spain in 2026: The CASP Route
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 25, 2026
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6 min
Spain
Do You Own Exactly 25%? Under the New Rules, You’re a UBO
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 24, 2026
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6 min
EU
The EU’s New AML Watchdog Is Live: What AMLA Means in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 21, 2026
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6 min
EU
7 EU AML Deadlines You Can’t Miss in 2026–2027
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 20, 2026
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6 min
EU
EU vs US Beneficial Ownership in 2026: A Widening Gap
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 19, 2026
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7 min
EU
Nominee Director Doesn’t Hide Your Ownership Anymore: Check Why
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 18, 2026
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6 min
EU
UBO Filing Rules in 2026: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Checklist
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 17, 2026
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6 min
EU
Who Can See Your UBO Data in 2026? Public vs Legitimate-Interest Access
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 14, 2026
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6 min
EU
7 Keys to a Successful EU EMI License Application in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 13, 2026
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7 min
EU
EMI License in 2026: Lithuania vs Malta vs Cyprus Compared
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 11, 2026
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7 min
EU
6 Steps to Protect Your Payment Firm From Bank De-risking
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 6, 2026
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7 min
EU
De-risking Myths That Cost Payment Firms Money: Debunked
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 5, 2026
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7 min
EU
The Zero-Tax Offshore Company Myth in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 4, 2026
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6 min
Anjouan
In 2026, Choose Your Bank Before You Choose Your Company
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 3, 2026
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6 min
Article
Cyprus Company Registration in 2026: Costs, Requirements and Timeline
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 31, 2026
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6 min
Cyprus
Cyprus Tax Reform 2026 Is Live: What Changed on 1 January
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 30, 2026
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6 min
Cyprus
Free Zone vs Mainland in the UAE (2026): Which Actually Costs Less?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 29, 2026
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6 min
UAE
Cyprus vs UAE in 2026: Which Wins After Both Changed Their Rules?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 28, 2026
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6 min
UAE
UAE Free Zone Company Setup in 2026: 8 Costs Founders Forget to Budget
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 27, 2026
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6 min
UAE
Is Estonia Still Worth It After the 2026 Tax and Substance Changes?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 23, 2026
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7 min
Estonia
Bulgaria Joins the Euro: What It Means for Your EU Company in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 22, 2026
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6 min
EU
Cyprus 15% vs Bulgaria 10%: Which Low-Tax EU Company Actually Costs Less?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 21, 2026
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6 min
Cyprus
Estonia vs Bulgaria vs Cyprus: Where to Register Your EU Company in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 20, 2026
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7 min
Cyprus
The 5 Cheapest EU Countries to Register a Company in 2026 (Real Costs)
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 18, 2026
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7 min
EU
7 Things to Check Before You Register an EU Company in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 17, 2026
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7 min
EU
The “0% Tax Estonia” Myth: What an Estonian OÜ Really Costs When You Take Profit Out
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 16, 2026
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7 min
Estonia
BVI vs Cayman Islands in 2026: UBO Rules, Register Access, and Substance — A Practical Comparison
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 10, 2026
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6 min
British Virgin Islands
6 Corporate Structure Red Flags That Trigger Enhanced Due Diligence in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 8, 2026
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6 min
Article
KUNAISA Gaming License 2026: Panama’s New iGaming Jurisdiction Explained
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 6, 2026
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7 min
Article
UAE Free Zone Comparison 2026: IFZA vs RAKEZ vs SHAMS vs Meydan
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 6, 2026
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3 min
UAE
UAE Free Zone 0% Tax 2026: Who Qualifies (QFZP) and the 30 Sep Deadline
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 5, 2026
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3 min
UAE
Tobique Gaming License in 2026: Cost, Application and Alternatives
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 4, 2026
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3 min
Tobique
Curaçao 2026: LOK Reform, CGA Turmoil and What Operators Should Do
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 4, 2026
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3 min
Curaçao
Brazil Online Gambling License in 2026: Cost, Rules and Who It Is For
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 3, 2026
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3 min
Article
Anjouan Gaming License in 2026: Guide (Cost, Process, Legitimacy)
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 2, 2026
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12 min
Anjouan
Cyprus Tax Residency vs Non-Dom 2026: Which Status to Choose
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 30, 2026
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7 min
Cyprus
UAE Economic Substance (ESR) 2026: Filing Requirements & Deadlines
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 29, 2026
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7 min
UAE
MiCA Crypto (CASP) License 2026: Which EU Country Should You Choose?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 27, 2026
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3 min
EU
Cyprus Crypto License 2026: CASP Registration Under MiCA
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 26, 2026
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6 min
Cyprus
UAE Freelance Permit vs LLC 2026: Which Fits Solo Founders
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 25, 2026
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5 min
UAE
RAKEZ Visa Quotas & Setup Costs 2026: Full Breakdown
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 24, 2026
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6 min
UAE
Cyprus Corporate Bank Account 2026: Banks That Accept Non-Residents
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 23, 2026
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6 min
Cyprus
IFZA License Types Explained: Trading, Service, Industrial 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 22, 2026
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7 min
UAE
Cyprus VAT Registration for Non-EU Companies: 2026 Step-by-Step
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 19, 2026
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6 min
Uncategorized
UAE 9% Corporate Tax 2026: What Foreign-Owned Companies Pay
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 18, 2026
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7 min
Uncategorized
Cyprus Accounting Requirements 2026: What Foreign Companies Must File
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 17, 2026
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7 min
Cyprus
Game Provider Certifications: What a B2B iGaming Studio Actually Needs
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 17, 2026
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5 min
Article
Cyprus Company Formation Cost: What to Budget in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 16, 2026
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6 min
Uncategorized
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland: A Decision Guide for 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 15, 2026
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8 min
UAE
Dubai Free Zone Setup Cost: Full Breakdown 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 12, 2026
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6 min
Uncategorized
Opening a Bank Account for a Cyprus Company in 2026: Options, Timeline & Requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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13 min
Article
Cyprus VAT on Sale of Land and Buildings: 19% Rule Explained (2024–2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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11 min
Article
Cyprus Offshore Company Formation in 2026: Tax Benefits, Structures & What Changed
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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13 min
Article
Cyprus Company Formation: Requirements, Documents & Step-by-Step Timeline (2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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13 min
Article
Dubai Free Zone for iGaming Companies: Structure, Banking and Licensing
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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10 min
Uncategorized
Banking for iGaming Companies: What Works in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 10, 2026
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7 min
Uncategorized
Offshore Gaming License: Choose a Jurisdiction in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 9, 2026
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8 min
Uncategorized
Curaçao iGaming License: Cost and Process 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 8, 2026
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8 min
Uncategorized
How to Verify an Anjouan Gaming License 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 5, 2026
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9 min
Uncategorized
Anjouan Gaming License Restricted Countries 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 2, 2026
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7 min
Uncategorized
Anjouan vs Curaçao vs Kahnawake: Gambling License Comparison (2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
May 30, 2026
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3 min
Article
Crypto Gambling License: Best Jurisdictions for Bitcoin Casinos
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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8 min
Article
Cyprus Company Registration: Complete Guide — Tax Benefits, IP Box & Non-Dom Status
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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8 min
Uncategorized
UAE Free Zone Company Formation: Complete Guide (IFZA, RAKEZ, DMCC Compared)
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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7 min
Uncategorized
How to Start an Online Casino: A Complete Legal & Operational Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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7 min
Uncategorized
US BOI exemption: what it means for foreign founders
Vladyslav Drapii
May 6, 2026
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6 min
USA
MICA — New Types of Cryptocurrency Licenses in the EU
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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13 min
EU
Vanuatu and Timor Leste Gaming Licenses — What We Know
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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4 min
Vanuatu
Antigua and Barbuda Gaming License
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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9 min
Antigua and Barbuda
Curacao Gambling Regulation Overhaul — January Update
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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4 min
Curaçao
Gambling License in Gibraltar – what you need to know
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min
Gibraltar
Anjouan Gaming License: A Viable Alternative to Curaçao in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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14 min
Anjouan
Payments for Anjouan Operators: Cards, APMs & Crypto
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min
Anjouan
Responsible Gaming & Marketing in Anjouan: Legal and Operational Tips
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min
Anjouan
UAE business licenses: Types and requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min
UAE
Anjouan Gaming vs Forex Licenses: Key Differences
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min
Anjouan
White-label solution in Anjouan: launch without a sublicense
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min
Anjouan
Curacao gaming license policy in 2026: full update (VIDEO)
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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1 min
Curaçao
Best countries to launch a P2P exchange or platform
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 22, 2026
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4 min
UK
How to set up crypto payments for online casinos
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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11 min
Curaçao
Why it is important to include EULA in software and games
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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6 min
Article
How to determine the ultimate beneficiary under Ukrainian law
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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4 min
Ukraine
When does automatic exchange of information on CRS occur?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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2 min
Ukraine
Cyprus Corporate Tax Rate 2026: 15% Is Now in Force — What Changed and What Stays the Same
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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12 min
Cyprus
Handling Curaçao CGA Complaints Under the New CGA Policy
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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5 min
Curaçao
Publishing an App on the Apple App Store: Legal Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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12 min
Listicle
UAE’s VAT registration threshold and its impact on businesses
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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6 min
UAE
New MGA Capital Requirements for Malta License Operators
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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5 min
Malta
UAE Double Tax Treaties: 2026 Guide & US Tax Status
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 14, 2026
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5 min
UAE
Anjouan B2B License Certificate for International Providers
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 8, 2026
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6 min
Anjouan
How to Get a Gambling License in Nevis: Rules & Requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 30, 2025
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10 min
Nevis
New CGA changes: office and employment rules
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 25, 2025
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4 min
Curaçao
Curaçao Corporate Tax Rate & Territorial Tax Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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6 min
Curaçao
Setting Up a Holding Company in Cyprus: Legal & Tax Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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5 min
Cyprus
Navigating Cyprus’ VAT refund process for international businesses
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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6 min
Cyprus
New CGA requirements: change of control only with regulatory approval
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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5 min
Curaçao
UAE LLC vs Free Zone Company: Which to Choose in 2026?
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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10 min
UAE