About Zitadelle Advisory Group
Our success and reputation are defined entirely by the positive outcomes we achieve for our clients — not by the number of engagements we take on. We say no when no is the right answer.
Zitadelle AG — the trading name of Zitadelles Advisory Group Ltd, a company registered in Cyprus (HE 392202) — is an independent financial regulatory advisory firm founded in 2017. We help brokers, investment firms, payment and e-money companies, crypto businesses, banks and iGaming operators obtain licences, structure their groups and stay compliant after authorisation, across 40+ jurisdictions.
The firm works from three offices: its headquarters in Limassol, Cyprus; an administration office in F.T. Labuan, Malaysia, run through the group's Labuan entity, ZAG MY Limited; and a representative office in Port Louis, Mauritius. The group also runs Financial License Market, a marketplace for regulated companies, and HRFinEase, a fintech recruitment platform.
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Leadership
- Meet the team
Alex Kazak
Business Development Partner
Reviews the firm's licensing guidance and leads client engagements across our jurisdictions.
Independent advisers with a global practice
Founded by practitioners with direct experience in financial services regulation, banking, and international corporate law, Zitadelle AG has built a track record assisting startups, established financial institutions, and multinational corporations in obtaining regulatory authorizations and structuring their operations across more than 40 jurisdictions. Our clients include investment firms, forex and CFD brokers, electronic money institutions, payment service providers, virtual asset service providers, fund managers, and corporate holding structures.
Our core service areas cover the full regulatory lifecycle: financial licensing across investment, payment, banking, and virtual asset sectors; company formation and corporate structuring in offshore, EU, and emerging market jurisdictions; ongoing compliance and AML/KYC advisory; regulatory accounting and audit; legal opinions and dispute resolution; technology and IT administration for regulated firms; and citizenship and residency by investment programs for entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals.
Zitadelle AG is independent — we are not tied to any single regulator, jurisdiction or provider, so our recommendation follows what works for your business. Whether that means pursuing a fresh license application, acquiring an existing licensed entity through our Financial License Market platform, restructuring an existing corporate group, or improving compliance frameworks — our recommendation is always based on what works best for you.
550+ clients · 40+ jurisdictions · 15+ years of team experience in financial regulation
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Global offices
- +357 96 649654
Cyprus — European Headquarters
Epipalou 11, Ikona Heights, Office 3D, Agios Tychonas, 4521 Limassol, Cyprus
- +60 11-2759 6723
Labuan, Malaysia — Administration Office
Office 5, Unit F25, 1st Floor, Paragon Building, Jalan Tun Mustapha, F.T. Labuan, 87000, Malaysia
Mauritius — Representative Office
1F River Court, 6 St. Denis Street, Port Louis, 11328, Mauritius
Languages spoken
English · Russian · Malay
International team
Our multilingual team serves clients across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. We conduct consultations, prepare documentation, and liaise with regulatory authorities in English, Russian and Malay — ensuring clear communication at every stage of your regulatory engagement regardless of your location or preferred language.
Our principles
Truly independent
No jurisdiction bias, no product affiliations. Pure advice in your best interest, every time.
Truly global
40+ jurisdictions covered with deep local knowledge.
End-to-end
From initial consultation through post-authorisation compliance — we manage the full lifecycle.
Experience with regulators
We have prepared and managed applications with CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, Labuan FSA, Latvijas Banka, AFSA and others — and know what each expects to see.
Our Services at a Glance
- Financial LicensingInvestment firm, broker-dealer, payment institution, EMI, VASP and banking authorisations.
- Company FormationCorporate structuring and company incorporation in offshore, EU and emerging market jurisdictions.
- Compliance & AdvisoryAML/KYC framework design, outsourced compliance officer, MiFID II and MiCA compliance, regulatory reporting.
- Accounting & AuditRegulatory accounting, IFRS financial statements, mandatory audits and outsourced CFO services.
- Legal Aid & OpinionsLegal opinions, regulatory dispute resolution, investor alert removal and cross-border litigation.
- Citizenship & ResidencyGolden visa and citizenship by investment programmes — Malta, Portugal, UAE, Caribbean and more.
Why Clients Choose Zitadelle AG
Independent advice
Not tied to any regulator, jurisdiction or provider. We recommend what fits your business model.
End-to-end service
From initial regulatory strategy through corporate structuring, licence application, authority liaison and post-authorisation compliance — we manage the full lifecycle.
Experience with regulators
Hands-on experience with CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, Labuan FSA, Latvijas Banka, AFSA Kazakhstan and more — so applications are prepared the way each regulator expects.
Multi-jurisdictional expertise
40+ jurisdictions covered with genuine local knowledge, not superficial familiarity. We know which jurisdictions suit which business models.
Proven track record
550+ clients, including some of the industry's most recognised brokers and payment firms.
Global presence
Physical offices in Cyprus, Labuan and Mauritius mean we operate in the same time zones and regulatory environments as our clients.
Clients & Industries We Serve
Client types
- Forex and CFD brokers
- Investment firms and fund managers
- Payment service providers and EMIs
- Virtual asset service providers and crypto exchanges
- Neobanks and digital banking startups
- Prop trading firms
- Family offices and HNWIs
- FinTech startups seeking first regulation
- Established firms expanding into new jurisdictions
- Companies acquiring existing licensed entities
Jurisdictions we cover most frequently
Common Questions About Zitadelle AG
Not finding what you need? Our team is happy to answer any question directly.
Zitadelle Advisory Group (ZAG) is an independent financial regulatory licensing and FinTech advisory firm with offices in Cyprus, Labuan Malaysia, and Mauritius. We help financial institutions, brokers, payment companies, crypto businesses, and entrepreneurs obtain financial licenses, form companies, and maintain regulatory compliance across 40+ jurisdictions worldwide.
Zitadelle AG operates from three offices: our European Headquarters in Limassol, Cyprus; our Administration Office in F.T. Labuan, Malaysia; and a Representative Office in Port Louis, Mauritius. This gives us on-the-ground presence across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
We assist with the full range of financial authorizations including investment firm licenses (MiFID II, CySEC, FSA, FSC, LFSA), payment institution and EMI licenses (PSD2, EMD2, Bank of Lithuania, Latvijas Banka, FCA), virtual asset and crypto licenses (MiCA CASP, VASP registration), banking and investment banking licenses (including Labuan IBL), fund management authorizations, and iGaming licences. We cover 40+ jurisdictions globally.
It depends on the regulator and licence type. As a guide: a Labuan money broking licence takes about 4–6 months end to end, a Mauritius Investment Dealer licence 4–8 months, and a Seychelles Securities Dealer licence 8–12 months. EU authorisations typically take 6–12 months, and banking licences longer. We give a jurisdiction-specific timeline in the first consultation.
Our clients include some of the world's most recognised regulated financial institutions: FXDD, Key To Markets, Tickmill, Tradeview, Your Bourse, FXBackOffice, Blaza International, SticPay, Amana Capital, ICM Capital, and ActivTrades. We serve 550+ clients ranging from FinTech startups to established global brokers.
Independence — we are not tied to any regulator, jurisdiction or provider; end-to-end service from strategy to post-authorisation compliance; and hands-on experience with the regulators we work with across 40+ jurisdictions.
Our team conducts consultations, prepares documentation, and communicates with regulatory authorities in English, Russian and Malay. This multilingual capability allows us to serve clients across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean without language barriers — and to liaise directly with local regulators in their preferred language where relevant.
Zitadelle AG was founded in 2017. It operates as Zitadelles Advisory Group Ltd, registered in Cyprus (HE 392202).
Zitadelle AG is led by Alex Kazak, Business Development Partner, who reviews the firm's licensing guidance and leads client engagements.
What Our Clients Say
We highly value the quality of services provided by ZAG as well as the level of professionalism of its employees.
Lyn McKay, FXDD Zitadelle has provided Key to Markets with essential legal, licensing, and financial advisory services. We greatly appreciate the quality of their work and the professionalism of their team.
Giancarmelo Spampinato, Key To Markets Limited We're fully satisfied with their services and continue our successful cooperation. We gladly recommend Zitadelle to other financial firms seeking serious regulatory support.
Timothy Furey, Tradeview
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