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Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets updates requirements for crypto service providers

As of 23 October 2026, crypto service providers must include invoice details for assessment fees in their application forms.

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The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) announced a new requirement effective 23 October 2026. All application forms for fit and proper assessments must include invoice details for the assessment fee.

This requirement is part of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), which governs the licensing of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).

The new requirement applies specifically to crypto service providers seeking to operate under MiCAR regulations.

Failure to comply with this requirement by the deadline may result in delays in obtaining necessary assessments.

Source: DNB, official publication, retrieved 2026-10-27

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