Regulatory changes we're tracking and practical guides from the team that prepares the applications.
Company formation
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.
Investment licensing
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.
iGaming
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.
Company formation
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.
Investment licensing
5,485 companies at AIFC including Binance, Bybit, KPMG, EY. xChief received AFSA license AFSA-A-LA-2025-0012. Pavel Durov opened Telegram's first regional office in Astana. AFSA Capital Market, Digital Assets, and Crowdfunding frameworks amended effective January 2026. Full 2026 analysis.
Crypto & MiCAUpdated
Costa Rica and Panama remain the last major jurisdictions without mandatory VASP licensing in 2026. Bill 22.837 (Costa Rica) and Bills 247 and 326 (Panama) are both moving through legislatures. Panama exited EU high-risk list July 2025. CARF reporting from 2027. The honest timeline for how long this window stays open.
Payments & EMIUpdated
Complete 2026 guide to obtaining an EU EMI license. What is an EMI license, EMI vs PI comparison, Lithuania vs Cyprus vs Malta, EUR 350,000 capital requirement, PSD3 transition timeline, and full application process.
Crypto & MiCA
Are offshore crypto regulations driven by revenue or prudent risk management? A deep dive into global VASP capital requirements — EU MiCA vs Vanuatu, St. Lucia, SVG, Labuan, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Updated 2026 analysis by Zitadelle AG.
Crypto & MiCAUpdated
Complete 2026 decision guide for choosing the right VASP jurisdiction. Three tiers, 12 jurisdictions compared with real costs, timelines, and honest assessment — Cyprus MiCA, Cayman, Mauritius, Seychelles, BVI, Dubai VARA, Canada, El Salvador, AIFC, Panama, Costa Rica.
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