Post-Registration Services in the AIFC
Registration of Corporate Changes in AIFC Companies
We provide full support for post-registration corporate changes in AIFC companies
Ongoing Support for AIFC Companies
Registration of Corporate Changes in an AIFC Company
We operate as an independent advisory firm and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting as an official representative of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). We prepare all required corporate documents and file them with the Registrar of Companies, so that changes are registered quickly and without rejections.
Preparation of shareholder and board resolutions
Preparation of transaction documents (where required)
Completion and submission of AIFC forms to the Registrar of Companies
Obtaining official confirmations and registry extracts
Advice on the structure of changes and their legal implications
Why Timely Registration of Changes Is Important
- The Registrar relies solely on official registry data; if changes are not recorded, the previous structure is deemed to remain in force.
- Banks, business partners, and authorities require up-to-date registry extracts; inconsistencies may result in refusals or delays.
- Late filings may lead to penalties and additional requests from the Registrar of Companies.
- Corporate disputes become significantly more complex if changes are not properly reflected in the registry and corporate records.
Documents Required for Post-Registration Changes in an AIFC Private Company
- Articles of Association
- Certificate of Incorporation
- AIFC registry extract (we can assist with obtaining it)
Share purchase agreement (if the shareholding changes)
Draft resolutions on the appointment or removal of directors, change of registered office, share capital, etc.
Draft resolutions on the appointment or removal of directors, change of registered office, share capital, etc.
- Passport or ID document
- Residential address
- Contact details (phone, email)
- Full name
- Passport details
- Citizenship
- Ownership percentage
- Residential address
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TimeframeApproximately 7 business days*
(depending on the nature of the changes)
*Timelines are subject to the processing times and procedures of the relevant governmental authorities. -
FeeFrom KZT 250,000
AIFC official fees are payable separately in accordance with the Registrar of Companies’ tariffs.
Ongoing Corporate Support for AIFC Companies
Registration of Corporate Changes with the AIFC
Full support for post-registration corporate changes in AIFC-registered companies.
Which Changes Must Be Registered with the AIFC
A Private Company in the AIFC Is Governed by AIFC Law Based on English Common Law
The AIFC operates under its own legal framework based on English common law principles.
Any material changes to a company’s structure must be formally notified to the Registrar of Companies.
Any material changes to a company’s structure must be formally notified to the Registrar of Companies.
The following changes are subject to mandatory registration:
- appointment or removal of directors;
- change of registered office address;
- changes in shareholders or ownership structure;
- changes to share capital;
- amendments to the Articles of Association;
- changes in beneficial ownership (UBO);
- reorganization or liquidation.
When Post-Registration Filings Are Required
You are required to register changes with the AIFC if you:
- sell shares or admit a new shareholder;
- appoint or remove a company director;
- change the registered office address in the AIFC;
- change the company name;
- amend the share capital or share structure;
- revise shareholder rights and amend the Articles of Association;
- have a change in beneficial ownership or ownership percentages;
- are preparing for a corporate reorganization or liquidation.
We help you determine which changes must be registered and which internal corporate documents need to be prepared.
Scope of Post-Registration Filings in the AIFC
Directors and CEO
- Appointment of a CEO
- Appointment of a new director
- Removal of a director
- Update of a director’s personal details (passport, address, contact information)
Shareholders and Shares
- Transfer of shares
- Admission of a new shareholder
- Withdrawal of a shareholder
- Allotment of new shares
- Cancellation or redemption of shares
- Changes to share classes and related rights
- Change to the nominal value of shares
Share Capital and Constitution
- Increase of share capital
- Reduction of share capital
- Debt-to-equity conversion
- Amendments to the Articles of Association
- Adoption of a new version of the Articles of Association
- Change of company name
Registered Office
- Change of registered office address in the AIFC
Beneficial Owners
- Addition of a beneficial owner
- Removal of a beneficial owner
- Changes in beneficial ownership percentages
- Update of a beneficial owner’s passport details and residential address
Corporate Procedures
- Updating internal registers of shareholders, directors, and beneficial owners
- Updating company contact details
- Confirmation of information in the Annual Return
Reorganization and Cessation of Business
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Demerger (where applicable)
- Continuation (redomiciliation into or out of the AIFC)
- Voluntary liquidation
- Strike-off
- Appointment of a liquidator
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, not always. In most cases, a shareholders’ resolution and a share transfer agreement are sufficient. The Articles of Association need to be amended only if the constitutional provisions or the share structure are changed.
Yes. The AIFC allows multiple related corporate changes to be submitted in a single filing, provided they are interconnected (for example, a share transfer combined with the appointment of a new director). This streamlines the process and reduces follow-up requests from the Registrar.
No. All filings are submitted online via the AIFC Participant Portal; shareholders and directors do not need to attend in person, and all documents are signed remotely.
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