AIS vs PIS In Open Banking
AIS and PIS are the two regulated pillars of Open Banking. Here is how they differ in product, operations, evidence packs, and 2026 compliance planning.
Legal Guides
Company Formation In Estonia: OÜ Setup, Tax Timing, And Compliance
This guide explains company formation in Estonia for foreign founders, including OÜ setup routes, tax timing, VAT triggers, governance points, and practical banking readiness issues. It also outlines the legal, operational, and compliance steps founders should plan before and after registration.
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Spain’s MiCA And DAC8 Shift In 2026: What Crypto Firms Must Build
Spain is closing the crypto compliance gap. MiCA authorisation becomes mandatory for operating by 1 July 2026, while DAC8 tax reporting applies from 1 January 2026. This guide explains the timeline, grandfathering risks, and what CASPs must build now.
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UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: Practical Structuring Impact
The UAE amended its Commercial Companies Law in 2025. This guide explains what changes for LLC capital structures, exit rights, company migration, and free zone onshore operations, with practical deal implications for founders and investors.
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Hong Kong Moves Toward Full VA Licensing With New Dealing and Custody Regimes
Hong Kong has finalised consultations on VA dealing and VA custody, completing the core elements of its LEAP framework. We examine the proposed SFC/HKMA rules, market reactions after six months, and what the new licensing perimeter means for exchanges, custodians and institutional firms.
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Your UAE Company Playbook: Mainland, Free Zone, Tax & Access
Should you register on the UAE mainland or in a free zone? This 2025 guide breaks down licensing, the 0%/9% corporate tax rules and QFZP status, VAT and Designated Zones, substance and banking expectations, plus compliant routes to sell on-shore. Build for speed—and keep the structure that banks and regulators trust.
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How to Choose the Right Gaming Licence for Your iGaming Business
This guide explains how to choose a gaming licence, compare leading jurisdictions like Curaçao and Malta, and understand the real costs and compliance duties behind a regulated iGaming business.
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From Offshore Beginnings to Global Regulation: The Story of iGaming’s Rise
The iGaming industry has transformed from offshore experiments into a transparent, regulated ecosystem. Discover how technology, compliance, and trust are shaping its global future.
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Guide on Institutional Brokerage in 2026
Institutional brokers in 2026 must provide far more than execution, from multi-asset liquidity and financing to robust technology and compliance. This guide explains how hedge funds, asset managers and proprietary firms should evaluate prime services and what current market leaders reveal about the direction of institutional brokerage.
