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
Bulgaria as a Main Destination for Company Formation in the EU in 2027: 5 Reasons Why
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 23, 2026
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5 min read
EU
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 read
Cyprus
DIFC vs ADGM in 2026: Choosing the Right UAE Financial Free Zone
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 21, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Estonia’s 2026 Tax Reality: What Rose, and What Was Quietly Cancelled
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 18, 2026
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5 min read
Estonia
Registering a UK Company in 2026: The New Companies House Identity Checks
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 17, 2026
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6 min read
UK
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 read
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 read
Cyprus
UAE Company Compliance in 2026: Corporate Tax, E-Invoicing, Audit and Banking
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 14, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Dubai Opened the Mainland to Free Zone Companies: How It Works
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 11, 2026
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5 min read
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 read
Cyprus
Cyprus vs UAE Free Zone vs Anjouan: Where Should You Incorporate in 2026?
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 9, 2026
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5 min read
Anjouan
7 Documents New Company Needs for a Corporate Bank Account in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 8, 2026
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5 min read
Cyprus
How to Register a Company in Cyprus after 2026 change: A Step-by-Step Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 7, 2026
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5 min read
Cyprus
6 Things to Check Before You Open an Estonian OÜ in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 4, 2026
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5 min read
Estonia
Cyprus After the 2026 Reform: Is It Still Worth It at 15%?
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 3, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
7 Things That Changed for EU Companies on 1 January 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 2, 2026
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5 min read
EU
Estonia vs Bulgaria vs Cyprus: Which EU Company Is Cheapest to Run in 2026?
Vladyslav Drapii
Sep 1, 2026
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5 min read
EU
CGA Crypto Policy 2026: What Curaçao Operators Must Do Before June 2027
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 31, 2026
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7 min read
Curaçao
The Tobique iGaming License 2026: What It Gives You
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 28, 2026
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6 min read
Tobique
The Isle of Man Gambling License in 2026: A Complete Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 27, 2026
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6 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
EU
7 EU AML Deadlines You Can’t Miss in 2026–2027
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 20, 2026
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6 min read
EU
EU vs US Beneficial Ownership in 2026: A Widening Gap
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 19, 2026
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7 min read
EU
Nominee Director Doesn’t Hide Your Ownership Anymore: Check Why
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 18, 2026
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6 min read
EU
UBO Filing Rules in 2026: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Checklist
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 17, 2026
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6 min read
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 read
EU
7 Keys to a Successful EU EMI License Application in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 13, 2026
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7 min read
EU
EMI vs Payment Institution: Which License Does Your Business Actually Need?
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 12, 2026
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7 min read
EU
EMI License in 2026: Lithuania vs Malta vs Cyprus Compared
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 11, 2026
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7 min read
EU
PSD3 and the PSR: What the Final Texts Mean for EMIs and Payment Institutions
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 10, 2026
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6 min read
EU
Can You Issue a Euro Stablecoin Without a Bank? The EMI Route Under MiCA
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 7, 2026
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7 min read
EU
6 Steps to Protect Your Payment Firm From Bank De-risking
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 6, 2026
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7 min read
EU
De-risking Myths That Cost Payment Firms Money: Debunked
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 5, 2026
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7 min read
EU
The Zero-Tax Offshore Company Myth in 2026 — What’s Actually True
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 4, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
In 2026, Choose Your Bank Before You Choose Your Company
Vladyslav Drapii
Aug 3, 2026
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6 min read
Article
How to Register a Company in Cyprus in 2026: 7 Steps
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 31, 2026
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5 min read
Cyprus
Cyprus Tax Reform 2026 Is Live: What Changed on 1 January
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 30, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
Free Zone vs Mainland in the UAE (2026): Which Actually Costs Less?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 29, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Cyprus vs UAE in 2026: Which Wins After Both Changed Their Rules?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 28, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
UAE Free Zone Company Setup in 2026: 8 Costs Founders Forget to Budget
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 27, 2026
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6 min read
ОАЕ
Is Estonia Still Worth It After the 2026 Tax and Substance Changes?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 23, 2026
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7 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
EU
7 Things to Check Before You Register an EU Company in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 17, 2026
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7 min read
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 read
Estonia
Nominee Directors Do Not Hide You: The Offshore Privacy Myth That Is Costing Businesses in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 15, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Why Multi-Layer Corporate Structures Have Become an AML Liability — How to Structure Correctly in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 14, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
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 read
Article
6 Corporate Structure Red Flags That Trigger Enhanced Due Diligence in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 8, 2026
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6 min read
Article
UBO Registration in 2026: What Every Business Owner Must Know About Cyprus, UAE, and BVI
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 7, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
KUNAISA Gaming License 2026: Panama’s New iGaming Jurisdiction Explained
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 6, 2026
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7 min read
Article
UAE Free Zone Comparison 2026: IFZA vs RAKEZ vs SHAMS vs Meydan
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 6, 2026
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3 min read
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 read
UAE
Tobique Gaming Licence in 2026: The Low-Cost Offshore Alternative
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 4, 2026
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3 min read
Tobique
Curaçao 2026: LOK Reform, CGA Turmoil and What Operators Should Do
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 4, 2026
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3 min read
Curaçao
Brazil Online Gambling Licence in 2026: Cost, Rules and Who It Is For
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 3, 2026
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3 min read
Article
Anjouan Gaming License in 2026: Guide (Cost, Process, Legitimacy)
Vladyslav Drapii
Jul 2, 2026
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12 min read
Anjouan
Cyprus Tax Residency vs Non-Dom 2026: Which Status to Choose – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 30, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
UAE Economic Substance (ESR) 2026: Filing Requirements & Deadlines
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 29, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
MiCA Crypto (CASP) License 2026: Which EU Country Should You Choose?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 27, 2026
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3 min read
EU
Cyprus Crypto License 2026: CASP Registration Under MiCA
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 26, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
UAE Freelance Permit vs LLC 2026: Which Fits Solo Founders
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 25, 2026
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5 min read
UAE
RAKEZ Visa Quotas & Setup Costs 2026: Full Breakdown – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 24, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Cyprus Corporate Bank Account 2026: Banks That Accept Non-Residents
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 23, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
IFZA License Types Explained: Trading, Service, Industrial 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 22, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
Cyprus VAT Registration for Non-EU Companies: 2026 Step-by-Step – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 19, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
UAE 9% Corporate Tax 2026: What Foreign-Owned Companies Pay – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 18, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
Cyprus Accounting Requirements 2026: What Foreign Companies Must File – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 17, 2026
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7 min read
Cyprus
Game Provider Certifications: What a B2B iGaming Studio Actually Needs
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 17, 2026
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5 min read
Article
Cyprus Company Formation Cost: What to Budget in 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 16, 2026
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6 min read
Company Formation
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026? – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 15, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
Dubai Free Zone Setup Cost: Full Breakdown 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 12, 2026
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6 min read
Company Formation
Opening a Bank Account for a Cyprus Company in 2026: Options, Timeline & Requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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13 min read
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 read
Article
Cyprus Offshore Company Formation in 2026: Tax Benefits, Structures & What Changed
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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13 min read
Article
Cyprus Company Formation: Requirements, Documents & Step-by-Step Timeline (2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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12 min read
Article
Dubai Free Zone for iGaming Companies: Structure, Banking and Licensing – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 11, 2026
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10 min read
iGaming Licensing
Banking for iGaming Companies: What Works in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 10, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming Licensing
Offshore Gaming License: Choose a Jurisdiction in 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 9, 2026
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8 min read
iGaming Licensing
Curaçao iGaming License: Cost and Process 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 8, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming Licensing
How to Verify an Anjouan Gaming License 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 5, 2026
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9 min read
iGaming Licensing
Anjouan Gaming License Restricted Countries 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Jun 2, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming Licensing
Anjouan vs Curaçao vs Kahnawake: Gambling License Comparison (2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
May 30, 2026
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3 min read
Article
Crypto Gambling License: Best Jurisdictions for Bitcoin Casinos
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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8 min read
Article
Cyprus Company Registration: Complete Guide — Tax Benefits, IP Box & Non-Dom Status
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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8 min read
Cyprus
UAE Free Zone Company Formation: Complete Guide (IFZA, RAKEZ, DMCC Compared)
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
How to Start an Online Casino: A Complete Legal & Operational Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming
US BOI exemption: what it means for foreign founders
Vladyslav Drapii
May 6, 2026
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6 min read
США
MICA — New Types of Cryptocurrency Licenses in the EU
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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13 min read
EU
Vanuatu and Timor Leste Gaming Licenses — What We Know
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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4 min read
Vanuatu
Antigua and Barbuda Gaming License
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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9 min read
Antigua and Barbuda
Curacao Gambling Regulation Overhaul — January Update
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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4 min read
Curaçao
Gambling License in Gibraltar – what you need to know
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min read
Gibraltar
Anjouan Gaming License: A Viable Alternative to Curaçao in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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14 min read
Anjouan
Payments for Anjouan Operators: Cards, APMs & Crypto
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Responsible Gaming & Marketing in Anjouan: Legal and Operational Tips
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
UAE business licenses: Types and requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Anjouan Gaming vs Forex Licenses: Key Differences
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
White-label solution in Anjouan: launch without a sublicense
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Curacao gaming license policy in 2026: full update (VIDEO)
Vladyslav Drapii
Feb 2, 2026
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1 min read
Curaçao
Best countries to launch a P2P exchange or platform
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 22, 2026
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4 min read
UK
How to set up crypto payments for online casinos
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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11 min read
Curaçao
Why it is important to include EULA in software and games
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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6 min read
Article
How to determine the ultimate beneficiary under Ukrainian law
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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4 min read
Ukraine
When does automatic exchange of information on CRS occur?
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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2 min read
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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11 min read
Cyprus
EMI or Bank — Where to Open an Account
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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3 min read
UAE
Handling Curaçao CGA Complaints Under the New CGA Policy
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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5 min read
Curaçao
Publishing an App on the Apple App Store: Legal Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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12 min read
Listicle
UAE’s VAT registration threshold and its impact on businesses
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
New MGA Capital Requirements for Malta License Operators
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 15, 2026
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5 min read
Malta
UAE Double Tax Treaties: 2026 Guide & US Tax Status
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 14, 2026
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5 min read
UAE
Anjouan B2B License Certificate for International Providers
Vladyslav Drapii
Jan 8, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
How to Get a Gambling License in Nevis: Rules & Requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 30, 2025
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10 min read
Nevis
Qualifying free zone persons in the UAE
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 27, 2025
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5 min read
UAE
New CGA changes: office and employment rules
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 25, 2025
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4 min read
Curaçao
Curaçao Corporate Tax Rate & Territorial Tax Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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6 min read
Curaçao
Setting Up a Holding Company in Cyprus: Legal & Tax Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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5 min read
Cyprus
Navigating Cyprus’ VAT refund process for international businesses
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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6 min read
Cyprus
New CGA requirements: change of control only with regulatory approval
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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5 min read
Curaçao
UAE LLC vs Free Zone Company: Which to Choose in 2026? – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
Dec 21, 2025
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10 min read
UAE