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Frequently asked questions
Do I need CNB authorisation to operate a traditional exchange office?
Does this service cover crypto exchanges?
May an individual apply?
What qualification must the person managing the activities have?
How long does authorisation take?
Is notification of the premises part of the authorisation itself?
Is proof of the right to use the premises always a mandatory annex to the application?
Must pre-contractual information be given before every transaction?
Must a receipt always be issued?
May a customer withdraw from an exchange transaction?
At what amount is AML identification required?
Does every exchange office need internal AML rules and a risk assessment?
How often is AML training required?
When must a suspicious transaction be reported?
Does a sanctions-list match automatically prohibit every transaction?
Are US or UK sanctions lists automatically binding in the Czech Republic?
Does a small exchange office need a whistleblowing mechanism?
May a law firm externally operate the exchange office's reporting system?
Who files DEV (ČNB) 26-04?
What does an operator below CZK 20 million provide?
How long are documents retained?
Can you guarantee authorisation or a successful inspection?
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