AIFC \u00b7 CORPORATE<\/p>\n
Bond Stone advises on the formation of all AIFC entity types \u2014 Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), branch, representative office, and Special Purpose Company (SPC) \u2014 under the AIFC Company Regulations 2017 and AIFC General Partnership Rules.<\/p>\n
AIFC entities operate under English common law, are exempt from Kazakhstani corporate income tax until 2066, and have access to the AIFC Court for dispute resolution. They are the preferred vehicle for fintech companies, digital asset service providers, investment management firms, international holding structures, and professional services firms seeking a common law base in Central Asia.<\/p>\n
Governed by: AIFC Company Regulations 2017; AIFC General Partnership Regulations 2017; AIFC Companies Rules 2017; AIFC Glossary 2017 (as amended). Authority: aifc.kz<\/a><\/p>\n AIFC Company (Private or Public)<\/p>\n Most widely used AIFC vehicle. Private Company: 1\u201350 shareholders, shares not publicly offered. Public Company: unlimited shareholders, may offer shares publicly. Minimum share capital: USD 1,000 (private). Directors and shareholders need not be resident in Kazakhstan. Registration via AIFC Registrar of Companies.<\/p>\n Registration: 3\u20137 business days<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n AIFC Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)<\/p>\n Preferred by professional services firms and investment managers. Partners not personally liable beyond their contributions. Governed by AIFC General Partnership Regulations. No minimum capital requirement. Partners may be individuals or legal entities of any nationality.<\/p>\n Registration: 3\u20137 business days<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Special Purpose Company (SPC)<\/p>\n Used for securitisation, structured finance, and holding structures. Streamlined registration. Minimal ongoing compliance obligations. Often used by international groups to establish a common law holding vehicle in Central Asia without a full operational company.<\/p>\n Registration: 3\u20135 business days<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n AIFC Branch of Foreign Company<\/p>\n Extension of a foreign parent entity operating within the AIFC. No separate legal personality \u2014 parent bears full liability. May conduct AFSA-regulated activities if the parent holds appropriate authorisation. Requires registration with the AIFC Registrar of Companies.<\/p>\n Registration: 5\u201310 business days<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nAIFC Entity Types<\/h2>\n
\nAIFC vs. Kazakhstani TOO \u2014 Which to Choose<\/h2>\n