Full-Spectrum AIFC Financial Centre Services
OptimiQ Advisory provides institutional-grade support across every regulatory pathway within the Astana International Financial Centre — from company formation to digital asset licensing.
Corporate Structuring & Registration
Company incorporation, corporate governance frameworks, and international personnel mobility within the AIFC English common law jurisdiction.
Company Registration in AIFC
Registering in the AIFC gives your business access to an international jurisdiction built on English common law, enhancing legal protection, investor confidence, and opening new opportunities for business structuring and cross-border transactions.
- Document preparation and full application management
- Corporate structure advisory
- Shareholder and director onboarding
- Post-registration compliance setup
AIFC Corporate Mobility & Visa Support
End-to-end immigration and visa procedures for executives, investors, and specialists through the AIFC Expat Centre.
- Work visas (Category C3) and Temporary Residence Permits
- Investor visas Categories A5 & A6 for HNWIs
- Business & exit visas for boards, founders, and consultants
- Tax residency certificates, ИИН and ЭЦП for global executives
Fund Management & Foundations
Structuring exempt and specialist investment funds, VC vehicles, endowment foundations, and accessing public capital markets through AIX listings.
Investment Funds & Asset Management
AIFC offers a flexible, internationally recognised platform for structuring collective investments. We help businesses, holdings, and private investors establish Exempt, Specialist, or VC funds under AFSA supervision.
- Exempt, Specialist, and VC fund structuring for professional investors
- Venture Capital fund frameworks and VC licensing
- Approved Individuals registration (SEO, Compliance, MLRO)
- Fund-as-a-Service and own Asset Management Company models
Endowment Fund Establishment (AIFC)
Endowment funds on the AIFC platform provide long-term financial sustainability for universities, academies, and non-profits. The AIFC Foundation infrastructure enables donor capital accumulation, professional investment, and transparent distribution of returns.
- AIFC Foundation legal incorporation and structuring
- Investment Declaration and governance framework
- Custodian and Fund Manager integration
- International donor transparency and capital protection
IPO & AIX Exchange Listing
Full-cycle strategic support for public offerings and listings on the Astana International Exchange (AIX). We guide issuers from pre-IPO readiness through prospectus filing, regulatory approvals, and post-listing governance.
- Pre-IPO audit and corporate governance readiness
- Prospectus preparation and AFSA / AIX Committee engagement
- Underwriter, auditor, and ecosystem partner coordination
- Post-listing compliance and ongoing regulatory support
Licensing & Regulated Activities
AFSA authorisations for broker-dealer activities, insurance and reinsurance entities, crowdfunding platforms, and post-registration accounting compliance.
Ancillary Service Provider (ASP) Licensing
Certain professional services within AIFC require an ASP licence. This status enables operation in a regulated international environment, service delivery to AIFC participants, and compliance with international standards.
- Business model analysis and ASP requirements definition
- AML/CTF policy and corporate governance development
- Document packages for Approved Individuals
- End-to-end licence tracking until authorisation
Crowdfunding Platforms & Market Infrastructure in AIFC
Full support for AFSA licences covering equity crowdfunding or P2B lending internet platforms. Comprehensive coverage of prudential standards, capital requirements, investor protection, and default management.
- Equity crowdfunding platform AFSA authorisation
- P2B lending platform licensing
- Capital adequacy and prudential compliance
- Default management and investor protection design
Post-Registration Accounting Package
Comprehensive accounting, HR, and tax administration for AIFC residents — primary records, currency payments, payroll, quarterly declarations, and annual financial statements for AIFC and the National Bank of Kazakhstan.
- Primary accounting and multi-currency payment processing
- Payroll calculation and HR administration
- Quarterly declarations: Forms 200.00, 100.00, 101.04
- Annual financial statements for AIFC Committee and NBK
Broker-Dealer & Insurance Licensing in AIFC
Full-cycle AFSA authorisation for broker-dealer activities (Categories 1–3) and regulatory set-up for insurance and reinsurance entities under the AIFC Insurance Business Rules (IBR).
- Broker-Dealer licence applications (AFSA Categories 1, 2, 3 — Dealing, Managing & Arranging)
- Captive Insurance and reinsurance company registration and prudential structuring
- AML/CFT policy development, prudential standards, and risk management for AFSA
- Approved Individuals registration (SEO, Compliance Officer, MLRO) — Fit & Proper coordination
FinTech & Digital Assets
Entry into AFSA's Regulatory Sandbox, digital asset trading facility licensing, custody frameworks, and cybersecurity compliance.
FinTech Lab / Regulatory Sandbox
AFSA's Regulatory Sandbox enables innovative fintech companies to test products and services in a controlled environment before obtaining a full licence.
- Sandbox eligibility assessment and AFSA application
- Test plan preparation and regulator coordination
- Transition pathway from sandbox to full AFSA licence
- Ongoing sandbox monitoring and compliance support
Digital Asset Activities
Comprehensive support for digital asset service providers in AIFC — from trading facilities and custody to stablecoins and broker/dealer licensing under AFSA's digital assets framework.
- Digital Asset Trading Facility authorisation
- Digital Asset Custody and stablecoin licensing
- Broker/dealer licensing and cybersecurity framework
- Capital requirements structuring and compliance
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