International Legal & Corporate Services
Regulatory and Licensing Support for AIFC & Astana Hub
Obtaining AIFC Licenses
Metida Group LLP provides advisory support for obtaining regulatory approvals and authorisations in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC)
- Non-regulated activities require company registration with the AIFC Registrar
- Regulated financial activities require authorisation from AFSA (Astana Financial Services Authority)
Our AIFC Licensing Support Includes:
Assessment of business activities and licensing requirements
Determination of registration vs regulatory authorisation
Preparation and submission of required applications and documents
Support with compliance and regulatory documentation
Interaction with AIFC Registrar and AFSA authorities
AIFC Company Registration & Redomiciliation
- Registration of a Private Company within the AIFC
- Preparation and submission of incorporation documents
- Obtaining corporate registration documents (Articles of Association)
- Assistance with registered address / office
- Assistance with opening a corporate bank account
- Assistance with company seal (if required)
Astana Hub Company Registration
- Preparation of all required Astana Hub documents
- Business plan preparation in accordance with Astana Hub requirements
- Communication with Astana Hub representatives
- Responses to comments and requests
- Obtaining Astana Hub participant certificate
- Review and coordination of the Astana Hub agreement
Legal Due Diligence & Legal Certificate (AIFC)
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Sanctions risk analysis (OFAC, EU, OFSI, DFAT, Canada, UN) -
Comprehensive due diligence:- AML / CFT review
- Criminal and administrative records
- Litigation analysis
- Adverse media screening
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Analysis of:- Directors, shareholders, UBOs, senior management
- Shareholder and affiliated entities
- Business activities and product screening
Regulatory Compliance & AML/KYC
- AML / CFT compliance assessment
- Submission of compliance statements to AIFC
- Review and verification of regulatory reports
- Ongoing compliance support under AIFC law
- Interaction with regulators and institutions
Corporate & Commercial Legal Services
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Drafting and legal review of contracts and agreements -
Drafting and review of internal rules, policies, and regulations -
Corporate governance documentation -
Legal participation in meetings and negotiations
Deal Structuring & M&A Support
- Shareholder decisions and corporate actions
- Share transfer and pledge execution
- Structuring ownership and governance
- Legal support for transactions and settlements
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Support
- Legal participation in negotiations
- Pre-dispute legal support
- Advisory assistance
Company Liquidation
Metida Group LLP provides professional support for company liquidation and deregistration in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
- Assessment of liquidation requirements and procedures
- Preparation and submission of the liquidation
documents - Coordination with
the AIFC Registrar
and relevant
authorities - Support with
final regulatory
filings and deregistration - Guidance
throughout the liquidation process
until completion