Licensing Passporting

Definition ∞ Licensing passporting is a regulatory provision that allows a financial service provider authorized in one jurisdiction to extend its operations into other specified jurisdictions without needing separate, full licenses. This mechanism streamlines cross-border business activities. It reduces administrative burdens and promotes market integration. This is particularly relevant in harmonized regulatory zones.
Context ∞ Within the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets MiCA framework, licensing passporting is a key feature designed to facilitate broader market access for crypto-asset service providers. This provision aims to create a single market for digital asset services across EU member states. Its implementation is expected to foster competition and reduce operational complexities for regulated entities.