Corporate Structuring Advisory for Financial Groups
A licence application is only as strong as the group that sits above it. Regulators, banks and investors all look through the operating entity to the holding chain — who owns what, where decisions are taken, and whether the structure makes commercial sense. We design that structure before it becomes a problem.
What we advise on
Holdco / opco design
Separating regulated activity from IP, group services and investment holdings so each entity has a clear purpose.
Regulated-entity placement
Deciding which jurisdiction should hold the licence, and how it sits within the wider group.
Substance and governance
Board composition, local management, decision-making and documentation that stand up to regulator and tax scrutiny.
Banking readiness
Structures and ownership disclosures that pass bank onboarding and correspondent due diligence.
Investor and acquirer due diligence
Cleaning up legacy structures ahead of a fundraise, sale or change of control.
Jurisdictions we cover
Cyprus, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Hong Kong — and how they combine within a single group.
How an engagement works
1. Review
We map the current group, shareholders and planned regulated activity.
2. Design
We propose a target structure with the reasoning behind each entity and jurisdiction.
3. Implementation support
We coordinate with your lawyers, auditors and banks so the structure is delivered as designed.
Discuss your group structure
Partner-led, fixed-scope engagements. NDA on request.
Zitadelle AG is an independent private advisory firm. We are not affiliated with any government agency or companies registry.