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Legal consulting for
STO projects

  • Qualification of security tokens and assessment of regulatory risks
  • Preparation of documentation for token issuance and circulation
  • Selection of jurisdiction and analysis of cross-border requirements
  • Support for KYC/AML procedures and communication with regulators

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About the service

iWorld lawyers provide consulting services for projects related to the issuance of security tokens — a digital representation of financial assets or rights to them in the blockchain environment.

The company’s specialists help determine the legal qualification of the token, assess regulatory requirements, choose the correct issuance model, and prepare for the necessary procedures in target jurisdictions.
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Advantages of Security Tokens

For issuers
  • Access to a broader range of investors

    The digital format of issuance can expand capital-raising opportunities within applicable regulations.

  • Reduced operational costs

    Smart contracts and digital infrastructure allow for automating rights management, payments, and certain corporate actions.

  • Faster transactions

    Digital infrastructure can shorten the time required for transferring rights and completing payments compared to traditional procedures.

  • Flexible issuance structure

    Holder rights, trading conditions, and payment terms can be detailed in the issuance documentation.

For investors
  • Fractional ownership of assets

    The ability to participate in high-value assets by purchasing shares in digital format.

  • Potential liquidity

    Tokens can be traded on digital platforms, subject to platform rules and regulatory restrictions.

  • Transparency of transactions

    Rights and transactions are recorded on a distributed ledger, simplifying audits and tracking ownership history.

  • Programmable conditions

    Automation of payments, voting, and other corporate actions through smart contract logic.

What assets can be
tokenized
  • Real estate and development projects
  • Corporate rights and equity interests in companies
  • Debt instruments and obligations
  • Investment funds and venture assets
  • Commodity assets, including precious metals
  • Works of art and collectible assets
  • Claims, cash flows, and other financial instruments

Basic guide to the legal structure and regulation of security tokens

  • What security tokens are and how they differ from utility tokens
  • Which assets and rights can be tokenized under current legislation
  • What basic requirements apply to the issuance and circulation of security tokens in international practice in 2026
Basic guide to the legal structure and regulation of security tokens

Types of Security Tokens

  • Equity tokens Tokens that represent ownership rights in a company, providing holders with equity in the form of shares or stakes.
  • Debt tokens Tokenized debt instruments with fixed or floating yields, maturity dates, and issuer credit risk.
  • Asset-backed tokens Tokens whose value is tied to an underlying asset such as real estate, precious metals, commodities, or artwork.
Types of Security Tokens

Key regulatory requirements for Security Tokens

  • Security Tokens are generally regulated as securities market instruments.
  • A licence may be required for platforms, brokers, dealers, and custodians.
  • In ADGM, such tokens may be classified as Digital Securities.
  • In DIFC, they are treated as Investment Tokens and regulated by the DFSA.
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  • The key criterion is the classification of the token as a Financial Instrument.
  • If the token is recognized as a financial instrument, MiFID II applies, rather than MiCA.
  • For a public offering or admission to trading, the Prospectus Regulation and disclosure requirements may apply.
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  • If a token is recognized as a security, SEC regulation applies.
  • The offering requires registration or reliance on an exemption, such as Reg D, Reg S, or Reg A.
  • The correct choice of exemption and compliance with its conditions are essential.
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  • If a token is recognized as a Capital Markets Product, the Securities and Futures Act applies.
  • A prospectus may be required when offering Security Tokens, unless a statutory exemption applies.
  • Exemptions may be available where a prospectus exemption applies and MAS conditions are met.
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Get professional consultation on the issuance and legal structuring of Security Tokens

  • Legal qualification of tokens and regulatory requirements
  • Selection of jurisdiction and issuance model
  • Support for issuance, ensuring international compliance

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iWorld services for Security Tokens

Who needs legal support for Security Token projects
  • Companies planning asset and rights tokenization
  • Startups raising capital through STO
  • Investment funds creating tokenized products
  • Developers structuring real estate tokenization
  • Financial institutions working with digital securities

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