Yakof Agius
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Founding Partner
Naxxar, MT
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Yakof Agius is an entrepreneur and influential businessman who heads an investment migration advisory firm, Yakof Agius & Associates, which he co-founded with Hon. Dr Francis Zammit Dimech. The business specialises in crafting tailor-made solutions enabling high-net-worth individuals to mobilise their loved ones, their wealth, and themselves through residence and citizenship by investment in Malta.
Yakof holds extensive experience in various industries and disciplines, having spent the last decade focused on residency and citizenship by investment (known as RCBI). He was named one of the Top 50 Malta CEOs in 2023.
Previously, Yakof co-founded CIVIQUO - The Investment Migration® Platform, and Grand Harbour Exclusive, both of which also specialise in residence and citizenship by investment in Malta and beyond. He made considerable contributions as Chief Officer for Risk and Compliance for the Individual Investor Programme (IIP) of the Republic of Malta, which is the former version of the Maltese Citizenship By Naturalisation For Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (ESDI). Yakof not only designed and managed the due diligence process, which during his tenure was recognised as the industry’s gold standard, but also helped to create the first risk matrix for citizenship by investment and authored the third edition of the Malta IIP Handbook.
Early in his career, Yakof engaged in IT and banking roles, eventually becoming a Managing Partner at Henley & Partners, where he oversaw all group functions while maintaining direct responsibility for the group’s human resources. He was also a key figure in the development of the MIIP from the onset.
Yakof is a member of the International Trade Council and an Associate Member of the Center for Evidence-Based Management.
His experience across different disciplines is reflected in the diverse academic qualifications that Yakof has, covering areas of due diligence, prevention of money laundering, civil law and IT.
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Background
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2020 — Present
Founding Partner
Yakof Agius & Associates
Yakof Agius & Associates provides an expert service to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking residence and citizenship in Malta through investment.
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2018 — Present
Founder & CEO
Civiquo
Civiquo is also called The Investment Migration Platform and aims to make a selection of residence and citizenship in Malta by investment programs easier to access for individuals who are looking for a better lifestyle, protection of wealth and the relocation of their family.
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2006 — 2012
Resource Analyst & IT Team Leader
HSBC
HSBC is one of the leading banking & financial services organisations with around 40 million customers being served globally.
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2023 — 2024
Managing Partner
Grand Harbour Exclusive
Grand Harbour Exclusive is an investment migration advisory firm that specialises in guiding clients through the process of residence and citizenship by investment.
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2020 — 2022
International Partner
World Business Angels Investment Forum
The World Business Angels Investment Forum is a global business facilitating access to finance for companies at all stages from start up to scale up to exit.
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2017 — 2018
Chief Officer - Risk and Compliance
Individual Investor Programme of Republic of Malta
The Malta Individual Investor Programme supports individuals looking to acquire Maltese citizenship by investment. Applicants following the programme are hoping to be given citizenship in Malta and have the same rights as Maltese nationals.
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2014 — 2017
Managing Partner / Head of Group HR
Henley & Partners
Henley & Partners is considered one of the leading global companies assisting individuals to acquire residence and / or citizenship through investment.
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2012 — 2013
Operations Analyst
Northway Broker
Yakof was Operations Analyst at Northway Broker, a licensed business engaging in money broking. During his time at Northway, he was also elected as Employee Representative.
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2002 — 2006
Customer Support Technician / Projects & Installations Manager
Amatech Ltd. / Outsource IT
Yakof was responsible for the engineering, installation and maintenance of more than 500 computer systems while working at Amatech. His role included project management, site visits & inspections, sales, logistics as well as customer support.
Formative Years
Education
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Dublin City University
MSc in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
2016 — 2018
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University of Malta
Aspects of Civil Law and Practice
2017 — 2018
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University of Malta
Gan Frangisk Abela Junior College - High School education
1998 — 2000
Areas Of Focus