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Global Fintech Licensing Consultants
Zitadelle AG is an international consultancy helping fintech startups, brokers, payment institutions, and crypto companies obtain financial licenses and regulatory approvals worldwide.
Fintech Licensing & Regulatory Advisory Services
Zitadelle AG assists fintech entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and investment firms with regulatory licensing, corporate structuring, and compliance advisory across multiple jurisdictions.
Our core services include:
Financial Licensing
Forex broker licenses
Securities broker licenses
EMI and payment institution licenses
Crypto / VASP licensing
Regulatory Consulting
regulatory strategy
AML/CFT frameworks
compliance program setup
Corporate Structuring
fintech holding structures
regulatory entity setup
international tax-efficient structures
Zitadelle AG is a premier consultancy specializing in the establishment and licensing of financial businesses worldwide. With decades of expertise, we guide entrepreneurs and organizations through the complex process of launching and operating regulated entities, including securities and forex brokers, crypto companies, banks, and payment service providers. Our mission is to simplify the setup process, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and long-term success.
Our Expertise in Financial Business Setup
At Zitadelle AG, we provide end-to-end solutions for starting a financial business. Whether you're looking to set up a forex broker, launch a crypto company, establish a bank, or build a payments company, our team of experts offers tailored guidance to meet your goals. We combine regulatory knowledge, industry insights, and strategic planning to deliver seamless solutions.
Key Fintech Licensing Jurisdictions
We assist with licensing and corporate structuring in major financial centers including:
Zitadelle AG works with:
forex, securities brokerage and investment banking groups
fintech startups
crypto / vasp exchanges
payment service providers (EMI/ PSP companies)
investment firms (funds, SPV, others)
prop trading firms
Words from our Team
Ideas Behind Zitadelle AG - from its people
The financial industry thrives on trust and reputation. For years, our team cultivated strong relationships across the sector, becoming a trusted resource for advice on setting up forex brokers, launching crypto companies, establishing banks, and building payment service providers. Initially, we connected clients with firms we believed could deliver. However, as some of these firms began providing subpar services, we felt accountable for the outcomes.
In 2016, we made a transformative decision: instead of relying on others, we would offer our expertise directly. This marked the birth of Zitadelle Advisory Group, founded on the principles of integrity, quality, and deep industry knowledge. Today, we empower entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide to set up forex brokers, start crypto companies, establish banks, and launch payments companies with confidence, ensuring compliance and success every step of the way.
