How to open a business in the AIFC
It is important to note that companies in the AIFC must regularly provide information to the Regulator, such as annual reports, and must also notify the Regulator of any changes to their registration details in a timely manner. In the course of their operations, companies must comply with the reporting requirements and obligations in order to meet the regulatory standards of the AIFC jurisdiction.
AIFC participant
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There are several ways to establish your company or branch in the AIFC:
Establish a new company in the AIFC
Register a foreign company/partnership established in another jurisdiction as a recognized company or partnership;
Rederominate a legal entity established in another jurisdiction
Establish a new company in the AIFC
Register a foreign company/partnership established in another jurisdiction as a recognized company or partnership;
Rederominate a legal entity established in another jurisdiction
Registration
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If your company does not engage in regulated activities (all activities that are not included in the list of regulated financial, auxiliary, or market services, as well as activities within the Fintech Lab), you do not need to obtain a license and can immediately proceed with the company registration process.
Non-financial companies
Yes, we offer the service of remote registration of a company in the AIFC.
Yes, you can rent a workspace in our coworking spaces without the need to register a company, taking advantage of all the advantages of our modern offices.
We offer a wide range of services, including accounting support, tax planning, legal advice, office furniture rental and assistance in finding office space.
A legal address is a prestigious location for your company within the AIFC, which enhances the status and credibility of your business.
Yes, you can rent a workspace/legal address in our coworking spaces without having to register a company in the AIFC.
We offer a wide range of services, including accounting support, tax planning, legal advice, transportation services, and assistance in finding office space in Astana.
Geographically, it is a large defined area within the city of Astana, where AIFC participants can stay and conduct their business activities. Conceptually, the AIFC is a financial center for Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the Middle East, Western China, Mongolia, and Europe.
The AIFC's goal is to promote the development of Kazakhstan's financial sector by facilitating economic diversification, promoting financial services, promoting capital market development, and promoting innovation in the financial services sector through the creation of an ecosystem that facilitates the development and implementation of new financial technologies.
A member of the AIFC is a legal entity (company, partnership, etc.) registered in accordance with the current legislation of the AIFC. This includes both legal entities established in accordance with the legislation of the AIFC and foreign legal entities that are “recognized” by the AIFC Company Registrar.
AIFC participants can engage in various types of business activities that are permitted by the AIFC jurisdiction and the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. If your business involves regulated activities, market activities, or the provision of additional services, you will need an AFSA permit (license).
However, activities such as holding companies, information technology, trade, etc. do not require a license.
Please note that if your activities are regulated by Kazakhstani legislation (medicine, construction, subsoil use, etc.), you must apply to the Kazakhstani authorities for such a permit.
However, activities such as holding companies, information technology, trade, etc. do not require a license.
Please note that if your activities are regulated by Kazakhstani legislation (medicine, construction, subsoil use, etc.), you must apply to the Kazakhstani authorities for such a permit.
— English jurisdiction based on common law
• Internationally recognized legal framework
• Flexibility of corporate regulation
• Variety of legal forms
— World-class regulatory standards
• The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is an integrated regulator that registers, authorizes, and recognizes all organizations engaged in financial or non-financial services
• The ability to redomicile a company from a foreign jurisdiction to the AIFC.
— Independent judicial system
Legally separated and independent from the judicial system of Kazakhstan
Independent judges•
Law enforcement mechanisms
— Developing capital market
The Astana International Exchange offers innovative services and products to businesses and investors
— Special tax and currency regime
• 0% withholding tax on dividends and capital gains for all participants
• 0% personal income tax and VAT for authorized financial companies
— Special visa and foreign labor regime
• Internationally recognized legal framework
• Flexibility of corporate regulation
• Variety of legal forms
— World-class regulatory standards
• The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is an integrated regulator that registers, authorizes, and recognizes all organizations engaged in financial or non-financial services
• The ability to redomicile a company from a foreign jurisdiction to the AIFC.
— Independent judicial system
Legally separated and independent from the judicial system of Kazakhstan
Independent judges•
Law enforcement mechanisms
— Developing capital market
The Astana International Exchange offers innovative services and products to businesses and investors
— Special tax and currency regime
• 0% withholding tax on dividends and capital gains for all participants
• 0% personal income tax and VAT for authorized financial companies
— Special visa and foreign labor regime
