Companies for Sale & Companies Wanted – December Update 2025

Discover a curated list of regulated companies for sale and companies wanted, including CySEC, FCA, ADGM, ASIC, Mauritius, Seychelles, Singapore, Switzerland, and more. Zitadelle AG provides full support with due diligence, share transfers, regulatory approvals, and turnkey licensing.

Introduction

As we approach the holiday season, Zitadelle AG is publishing its December 2025 full summary of companies for sale and entities wanted for purchase.
This may be the last opportunity before January to enter into a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) or initiate preliminary due diligence.

Our marketplace focuses on regulated financial entities, especially within FX, crypto, securities, payments, and wealth management sectors.

🔻 Companies for Sale (Updated December 2025)

Below is the updated list of available entities along with a short description of what each license typically allows.

1. Cyprus (CySEC) – Market Maker MiFID II License

This license permits dealing on own account and market making in financial instruments. It typically supports CFD trading, forex brokerage, and execution services across EU markets.

2. UK (FCA) – Retail & Institutional Advisory License

Allows providing investment advice to retail and professional clients and arranging transactions in regulated financial instruments.

3. South Africa – CAT 1 License (with multiple ancillary permissions including cryptoassets)

Authorizes advisory and intermediary services across various financial products, often used for FX/CFD operations and cryptoasset financial services.

4. Seychelles – Market Making License (Securities / Derivatives)

Commonly used for global forex/CFD brokerages to operate market-making and derivatives trading activities targeting international non-restricted jurisdictions.

5. Mauritius – Market Making License (Securities / Derivatives)

Allows dealing as principal in securities and derivatives; popular for multi-asset brokerage structures with a reputable regulatory profile.

6. Dubai (ADGM) – Dealing in Investments as Principal (Institutional Only)

Permits proprietary trading and principal dealing services with institutional clients under a top-tier regulatory framework.

7. Australia (ASIC) – STP License for Investment / Securities Services

Allows Straight-Through Processing (non-market-making) services, investment advisory, and dealing in securities for Australian and international clients.

8. Forex Broker Trading Platform & Backend – Source Code

Complete technology stack enabling brokerage operators to control IP, execution logic, server architecture, and platform customisation.

9. Crypto & Brokerage Platform (Source Code + IP + WL capability)

A full-scale modular platform supporting crypto exchange, brokerage, wallet, KYC/KYT processes, and institutional integrations.

10. UK (FCA) – Regulated Brokerage / Investment Firm with Client Book

Established FCA firm with existing revenue streams, client equity, and operational permissions for securities/investment services.

11. Australia – Money Services Business & Digital Currency Exchange

A regulated MSB with DCE registration enabling fiat/crypto exchange services, remittance, and wallet operations.

12. Singapore – Standard Payment Institution (SPI)

Allows processing domestic and cross-border payments, merchant services, digital payment tokens (depending on permissions), and e-wallet services below MPI thresholds.

13. UK (FCA) – 730k GBP Investment / Forex / Securities Firm

This license permits dealing, arranging, and executing trades for retail and professional clients with higher capital requirements.

14. Switzerland – VASP Company (SRO Member)

A Swiss cryptoasset financial intermediary registered under an SRO, suitable for exchange, wallet, tokenization, and OTC services.

🔹 Companies Wanted / To Buy

Below are the entities that our clients are actively seeking to acquire.

1. Singapore – Major Payment Institution (MPI) License

Buyers seek a fully approved MPI to offer high-volume payment processing, merchant acquiring, cross-border transfers, and digital payment token services.

2. Cyprus – CySEC CIF 725k EUR Market Maker License

Investors are searching for a full-scope EU investment firm capable of market making, CFD brokerage, and multi-asset dealing.

3. MiCA – CASP (Approved or Application Submitted)

Demand is rising for EU-regulated cryptoasset service providers (exchange, custody, execution, and transfer services) under MiCA.

4. AIFM – EU Alternative Investment Fund Manager

Desired by asset-management groups looking to manage EU AIFs, including hedge, crypto, real-estate, and private equity structures.

5. EMI – Electronic Money Institution License

Buyers want full-scope EMIs supporting e-money issuance, IBAN accounts, payment services, and card issuance.

6. UK – EMI Licensed Company

Investors are searching for a ready EMI in the UK for fintech/payment operations, multi-currency wallets, and card programmes.

Ready to Discuss a Sale or Acquisition?

Zitadelle AG supports:
✔ Full regulatory due diligence
✔ SPA negotiation support
✔ Seller/Buyer matching
✔ Notarization & corporate restructuring
✔ Regulatory approvals and change-of-control filings
✔ Ongoing compliance, AML, and reporting

If you are interested in any of the listed companies—or if you want to sell your regulated entity—contact us to receive a confidential information package.