Legal Services
in AIFC.
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is Central Asia's first common-law jurisdiction, modelled on the DIFC. It offers 0% corporate tax on certain activities until 2066, its own courts, and its own international arbitration centre. Emirates Legal is the first Middle Eastern and South Asian law firm licensed to practise at the AIFC.
About AIFC
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is Central Asia's first common-law jurisdiction, modelled on the DIFC. It offers 0% corporate tax on certain activities until 2066, its own courts, and its own international arbitration centre. Emirates Legal is the first Middle Eastern and South Asian law firm licensed to practise at the AIFC. AIFC offers 0% corporate tax on certain activities until 2066, making it one of the most tax-efficient financial centres globally. The centre is designed to attract international capital into Central Asia's rapidly growing economies, covering financial services, fintech, green finance, and Islamic finance. AIFC is positioned as the financial hub for the Belt and Road Initiative.
AIFC Courts, AIFC International Arbitration Centre
Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA)
Astana
+971 4 3790 500
Our Services in AIFC
Comprehensive legal coverage across 13 practice areas, each tailored to the regulatory framework and business environment of AIFC.
Corporate Advisory
Strategic legal counsel for complex corporate structures, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
End-to-end M&A advisory from deal origination through due diligence, negotiation, and post-completion integration.
Dispute Resolution
Comprehensive dispute resolution services encompassing litigation, arbitration, and mediation across courts and arbitral institutions.
Construction & Real Estate
Legal services for construction projects, real estate transactions, and property development across regulated markets.
Commercial Transactions
Drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, supply chain contracts, and cross-border trade documentation.
Emerging Technologies
Legal advisory for technology companies navigating innovation, data protection, and digital regulatory frameworks.
Tax Advisory
Strategic tax planning and compliance services for corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and international tax structuring.
Intellectual Property
Protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights including trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Company Incorporation
End-to-end company formation services across mainland, free zone, and financial centre jurisdictions.
Digital Assets & Web3
Regulatory advisory for digital assets, cryptocurrency exchanges, NFT platforms, and decentralised finance protocols.
ESG & Climate Compliance
Advisory on environmental, social, and governance compliance, sustainable finance, and climate-related regulatory frameworks.
Sanctions & Treaty Arbitration
Advisory on international sanctions compliance, export controls, and investor-state arbitration under bilateral investment treaties.
AI Regulatory Advisory
Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, and responsible AI deployment.
Astana Office
No. 364 Mangilik El Prospect 55/16, AIFC, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Other Locations in Kazakhstan
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