June 24, 2025
Contacts

If you have any questions regarding post-registration events, please feel free to contact us during office hours (15:00 – 17:00) by phone number +7 (7172) 64 74 47 (ext. 2), or by email at [email protected].

June 24, 2025
Payment

To proceed with the payment for post-registration services, please use the self-service calculator and follow the next steps: Select your legal entity type Indicate whether the company performs regulated activities under an AFSA license For the Extracts, please select “Processing inquires fee” For other services, select “Post-registration fee” Choose “Online” or “Offline” submission Click “Generate an Invoice”

June 24, 2025
New products under FinTech Lab

AFSA invites all licensed Digital Asset Service Providers participating in FinTech Lab to pilot new categories of digital asset products and services. The list below is an example and may be extended to embrace more options, reflecting AFSA’s commitment to support ongoing innovation.   Digital Asset Margin Trading: Participants can test services that allow users […]

June 24, 2025
FinTech Lab Supervisory Regime

After successfully completing the authorisation stage, the applicant receives a licence and becomes the FTL Participant. For the proper functioning of the Participant within the FinTech Lab, AFSA takes the following measures:   Appointment of the case officer: Each Participant is assigned an FTL representative responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and advising on any emerging […]

June 24, 2025
Solutions Available for Testing

Within FinTech Lab, AFSA provides a controlled environment where participants can develop and pilot financial products without immediately facing the full spectrum of requirements that apply to traditional financial institutions. Below is an outline of the primary solution categories available for testing:   Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) Sandbox participants can launch pilot versions of […]

June 19, 2025
Apply for Authorisation as an Ancillary Services Provider

If your firm intends to provide Ancillary Services within or from the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), it must be authorised by the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) in accordance with the AIFC Framework Regulations and applicable AFSA Rules. We strongly recommend that you review this page in full before proceeding. Understanding our expectations at […]

April 7, 2025
Warning Notice

Please be advised that the Astana Financial Services Authority (the “AFSA”) does not offer any “fast-track”, expedited or preferential services. AFSA is an independent regulator and no party may influence its decisions in relation to the registration, licensing, supervision, or enforcement.   All applications are reviewed strictly in accordance with established regulatory procedures. Any claims […]

April 2, 2025
Ancillary Services

Disclaimer concerning the use of Ancillary Services Providers Please note that providing advice and support for the registration of legal entities in the AIFC, obtaining authorisation to conduct licensed activities in the AIFC, and submitting documents related to the same are considered Ancillary Services. The Acting Law of the AIFC does not permit individuals (natural […]

March 14, 2025
Warning notice

Please note that providing advice and support for the registration of legal entities in the AIFC, obtaining authorisation to conduct licensed activities in the AIFC, and submitting documents related to the same are considered Ancillary Services. The Acting Law of the AIFC does not permit individuals (natural persons) to conduct business in the AIFC, including […]