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Company Formation

Labuan Company Registration 2026 — Full Guide to Operational and Holding Structures, 3% Tax, and Substance Requirements

Complete guide to Labuan IBFC company formation in 2026. Trading companies pay 3% on net profits under LBATA. Holding companies pay 0% on passive income. Fail the OECD BEPS substance requirements (minimum 2 staff + MYR 50,000 annual expenditure) and the rate jumps to Malaysia's standard 24%. USD 800 annual government fee. 70+ DTAs. 50+ banks. Zitadelle AG F.T. Labuan office.

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Banking & Licensing

Labuan Investment Banking License 2026 — LFSA Authorization, B2Broker, Amana Capital, and Why Global Brokers Choose Malaysia

The Labuan Investment Banking License covers securities, forex, derivatives, PAMM/MAM, M&A advisory, and crypto under a single LFSA authorization at 3% corporate tax. B2Broker PRIME secured its license in November 2025. Amana Capital, Exness, and RoboMarkets are among 50+ licensed institutions. LFSA revised fees effective January 2026. Zitadelle AG assisted several clients including B2Broker and Amana Capital from our F.T. Labuan office.

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Investment Banking

Why Middle East Financial Firms Should Set Up in Labuan, Malaysia — Islamic Finance, 3% Tax, and ASEAN Access

GCC-ASEAN trade hit USD 128 billion in 2024 targeting USD 180B by 2032. The UAE-Malaysia CEPA entered force October 2025. For Middle East financial firms, Labuan IBFC offers Shariah-compliant investment banking, forex, digital asset, and fund management licenses at 3% corporate tax — under a single LFSA regulator. Zitadelle AG assisted B2Broker, Amana Capital, ICM Capital, and Tradeview from our F.T. Labuan office.

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Seychelles Crypto License 2026 — VASP Act Reality Check, Who's Licensed, and What the FSA Actually Expects

OKX, Bybit, eToro, KuCoin, HTX, and BitMEX operate from Seychelles. The VASP Act 2024 ended the no-license era on September 1, 2024. In 2025 the FSA started enforcing: live system walk-throughs, genuine substance requirements, and a new Code of Corporate Governance effective January 2026. The honest 2026 picture.

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Company Formation

DMCC Company Registration for Proprietary Trading Firms in Dubai (2026 Guide)

DMCC has been named Global Free Zone of the Year nine consecutive times and hosts 25,000+ companies. The 2025 FZCO suffix rule, tightened UBO obligations, and VARA's NOC pathway for crypto prop desks — everything you need to know about setting up a proprietary trading firm in Dubai in 2026.

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Payment Licensing

Malaysia Merchant Acquiring License (BNM) 2026 — Regulatory Guide & Who Is Licensed

Malaysia processed 18.4 billion e-payment transactions in 2025, growing at 17% CAGR. BNM's registered merchant acquirer list includes Stripe, Razer Merchant Services, ShopeePay, TNG Digital, GHL, FIS Worldpay, and 40+ others. Full guide to BNM merchant acquiring registration under the Financial Services Act 2013.

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Switzerland SRO Registration for Crypto & VASP Companies 2026 — What's Changing and What It Actually Costs

The Swiss Federal Council proposed two new FINMA license categories for crypto in October 2025 — the biggest shake-up to the Swiss framework in years. Crypto Valley hosts 1,749 companies. VQF SRO membership costs CHF 4,000–6,000 and takes 8–12 weeks. What the new rules mean, who is moving to Switzerland, and why the SRO route remains the smartest entry point for most crypto operators.

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Crypto Regulation News 2026: MiCA Crackdown, US Clarity Act & the Global VASP Licensing Rush

The regulatory landscape for virtual asset service providers has never moved faster. MiCA deadline July 1, 2026. US CLARITY Act advancing. Japan classifying crypto as financial instruments. Full VASP licensing guide across 17 jurisdictions.

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Company Formation

Cayman Islands Company Formation 2026: New Laws, CIMA Updates & Why It's Still the World's Top Offshore Structure

The Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 came into force January 2026. CRS 2.0 activated. Tokenised funds framework published. 17,741 private funds registered. Full guide to Cayman company formation, exempted companies, and CIMA licensing in 2026.

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How to Register as a Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) Provider with AUSTRAC in 2026 — and Why the Rules Just Got a Lot More Serious

March 31, 2026 changed everything for crypto businesses in Australia. AUSTRAC's expanded regime, the Crypto Travel Rule, enforcement actions against Cryptolink/Binance/Revolut, and 32% of Australians now owning crypto. Complete guide to DCE registration.

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How to Set Up a Prediction Market Company in 2026 — Licensing, Technology, Liquidity and the $44 Billion Opportunity

Kalshi hit $43 billion in trading volume in 2025. ICE just poured $2 billion into Polymarket. Robinhood is building its own exchange. This is no longer a niche — and the window to build internationally is open right now.

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Regulated Financial Companies & Licenses for Sale — The Market in 2026

FCA EMI for sale, CySEC CIF acquisition, offshore broker licenses, EMI marketplace. Financial License Market lists 25+ verified regulated entities across 17 jurisdictions. The full 2026 market picture for buying and selling regulated financial companies.

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Zitadelle AG Is Building TheCapitalVerse — A New Standard for Fintech & Regulatory News

Zitadelle AG launches TheCapitalVerse (thecapitalverse.com) — an independent fintech news and regulatory intelligence platform with cross-verified reporting. Full editorial launch June 2026.

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El Salvador DASP License 2026 — Who's Getting Licensed and Why It Matters

B2BINPAY, Binance, Tether, Freedx, and Finprime.pro are CNAD-licensed. Why the El Salvador DASP is gaining traction with non-EU, non-US crypto operators targeting LatAm and emerging markets.

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Investment Licensing

Seychelles Securities Dealer License 2026 — 190+ Brokers Licensed, What the Market Thinks

IC Markets, Admirals, ATFX, Fusion Markets, XM, FXTM all hold FSA Seychelles licenses. Why the license works for offshore forex and CFD brokers targeting non-EU markets, and how the 2024–2025 regulatory reforms changed the picture.

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Investment Licensing

South Africa FSCA FSP License 2026 — Who's Licensed, What's Changing & Why It's the African Market Gateway

Exness, FXTM, FP Markets, IC Markets, Tickmill, FxPro and ATFX all hold FSCA FSP licenses. Why the South Africa FSP is Africa's most credible financial services authorization, what the 2024–2025 reforms changed, and how to acquire an existing licensed entity.

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Company Formation

Hong Kong Company Formation 2026 — Why Foreign Founders Keep Choosing HK and What Has Changed

Hong Kong recorded 9,960 non-local parent companies in 2024 — a historic high. Why UK, US, French, and Asian founders keep incorporating in HK: 8.25% profits tax, 0% on foreign income, 100% foreign ownership, 24-hour incorporation, and unmatched China access. What actually changed in 2026.

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Investment Licensing

Forex Company Setup in 2026 — Who's Going Offshore, Who's Surrendering Licenses, and What It Means

Alvexo, FIBO Markets, and Royal Forex surrendered CySEC licenses. SVG banned forex. Mauritius and Seychelles application volumes are up. The full 2026 picture of forex brokerage licensing — who is leaving EU regulation, where they are going, and the multi-license strategy serious operators are using.

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Curaçao iGaming License 2026 — LOK Reform Complete, Who Got Licensed, Who Left, and What Changed

The Curaçao master license era is over. Stake (OGL/2024/1451/0918), Cloudbet (OGL/2024/328/0599), BC.Game hold CGA direct licenses. Yolo Group exited for Estonia. Orange seals expired October 2025. Physical presence mandatory January 2026. Full market analysis.

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Company Formation

Registering a Company in Malaysia as a Foreign Investor in 2026 — MM2H, Labuan, Sdn Bhd & Visa Options

Labuan IBFC hosts 5,300+ operating companies across 120 countries. MM2H has 57,608 active pass holders with new Silver/Gold/Platinum/SEZ tiers. Why foreigners are choosing Malaysia in 2026 for fintech, holding structures, local market access, and residency — and what the Forest City SEZ really means.

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