Cross-border structuring, licence applications, and ongoing compliance across Malta, Gibraltar, and the UK — connecting your corporate, tax, and regulatory planning under one team.
zeta.'s regulatory advisory team guides businesses through the full licence application process and provides ongoing compliance support across a wide range of regulated sectors. From aviation and maritime to financial services, gaming, and digital assets, we help clients obtain and maintain the authorisations they need to operate with confidence.
End-to-end support on authorisation — from regulatory classification and gap analysis through to the application pack, regulator queries, and post-authorisation readiness. We align your structure with the licences the business actually needs, so corporate design and regulatory strategy move together from the outset.
See the sectors we coverHolding and operating company structures, group reorganisations, and re-domiciliation — designed for substance, governance, and operational efficiency across Malta, Gibraltar, the UK, and partner jurisdictions.
Learn MoreStructuring that takes account of Malta's tax framework, double tax treaties, and EU rules — coordinated with qualified tax advisers and subject to proper substance.
Regulatory reporting, periodic reviews, and AML/CFT frameworks aligned with FIAU requirements — including outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO appointments.
Learn MoreAn independent, outsourced Internal Audit Function for MFSA- and MGA-licensed entities — objective assurance over internal controls, risk management, and governance, reporting directly to the Board.
Learn MoreBeyond individual licence applications, we advise on how the pieces fit together.
Request an Advisory ConsultationOur advisory team designs and reviews cross-border structures that align a client's corporate, tax, and regulatory planning — so that a holding company, an operating licence, and the people behind them sit within one coherent, compliant framework rather than a set of disconnected entities.
We work across multiple jurisdictions, with particular depth in Malta, Gibraltar, and the United Kingdom, and through our international partner network beyond. Whether you are establishing an EU base, relocating a business, or consolidating an international group, we help you choose the right combination of jurisdictions and structures for your objectives.
Obtaining a licence is only the beginning — we keep regulated and obliged entities in good standing.
Speak to Our TeamWe provide ongoing compliance support covering regulatory reporting, periodic reviews, policy and procedure maintenance, and day-to-day regulator interactions. Our anti-money-laundering (AML/CFT) services include business risk assessments, customer due diligence frameworks, and transaction monitoring aligned with the requirements of the FIAU and applicable EU directives.
Where a business needs a named compliance officer or Money Laundering Reporting Officer, we can provide outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO services — giving you an experienced, accountable point of responsibility without the cost of a full in-house function.
Advisory for Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Operator Licence (AOL) applications, aircraft registration, and corporate structuring, both in Malta and Gibraltar. We support operators through the full regulatory process to ensure compliance with national and international aviation standards.
Learn MoreEnd-to-end advisory on banking licence applications, including preparation of business plans, governance frameworks, and regulatory submissions to the competent authorities.
Prospectus preparation, admission and listing applications, and pre-IPO capital reorganisation — together with securitisation vehicles and debt issuance programmes.
Learn MoreLicence applications under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Malta's Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) framework. We assist with regulatory classification, whitepapers, and ongoing compliance.
Advisory on obtaining authorisation as a European Crowdfunding Service Provider under the ECSP Regulation, covering platform structuring, investor protection measures, and regulatory filings.
Regulatory guidance for decentralised finance protocols and platforms, addressing compliance challenges unique to DeFi including governance token classification and smart contract risk.
Licence applications for electronic money issuance and associated payment services. We guide clients through capital requirements, safeguarding obligations, and supervisory submissions.
Regulatory advisory for financial technology companies navigating complex licensing landscapes, including sandbox applications, regulatory mapping, and cross-border passporting strategies.
Fund structuring, licensing, and launch across Malta and Gibraltar — UCITS, AIFs, NAIFs and PIFs under the MFSA, and Experienced Investor Funds and private funds under the GFSC.
Learn MoreB2B and B2C licence applications across multiple jurisdictions, including Malta, Gibraltar, and Nevis. We support operators and suppliers through the licensing process, compliance programmes, and ongoing regulatory obligations.
Learn MoreAuthorisation and ongoing regulatory support for insurers, reinsurers, captives, and insurance managers under Malta's Solvency II-aligned framework, including Protected Cell Company (PCC) and Incorporated Cell Company (ICC) structures.
Learn MoreProtection and registration of trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property rights. We handle filings, licensing agreements, and enforcement strategies across jurisdictions.
Registration of yachts and commercial vessels under the Malta flag, one of the largest ship registries globally. We manage the full registration process and ensure compliance with maritime regulations.
Licence applications for payment institutions covering payment accounts, card payments, money remittance, and related services. We support clients from initial application through to authorisation and beyond.
Tell us about the activity you want to authorise and where — we'll set out the regulatory route, structure, and what the application will involve.
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Read moreSpeak to our team about cross-border structuring, licensing, or ongoing compliance and AML support — and we'll advise on the right approach for your business.
