UAE FREE ZONE COMPANIES
The United Arab Emirates comprises of a Federation of seven emirates namely, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Umm Al-Quwain, and Ajman which have their own rules and regulations…
Relocate of IT Companies in Cyprus
REASONS TO RELOCATE YOUR IT COMPANY TO CYPRUS Cyprus offers the best package of benefits and living conditions in Europe, perhaps globally, for relocating yourIT business and your team of…
Crypto Asset Services Providers (CASP)
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) is an anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) supervisor for crypto-asset operations undertaken in or from Cyprus and provides all relevant guidance for…
Cyprus Residence and Work Permits
ISSUE AND RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE AND EMPLOYMENT PERMITS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS – COMPANIES WITH FOREIGN INTEREST The Republic of Cyprus wishes to encourage international businesses to set up their…
Cyprus Companies
The formation of a company in Cyprus is governed by the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap 113, as amended. Qualifications for Cyprus Companies Customised name preferenceMinimum one shareholder, foreign shareholders are…
Shipping in Cyprus
The Cyprus Registry holds the 11th position among international fleets with its merchant fleet ranking 3rd in the European Union. Vessel Registration Criteria of Ownership for registering under the Cyprus…
Cyprus International Trusts
Trusts are widely used for the protection of assets. Cyprus introduced a competitive internationaltrusts regime back in 1992 which was further amended in 2012. Qualifications for Cyprus International Trusts (CITs)•…
Cyprus Alternative Investment Funds
Characteristics of Cyprus Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) • A vehicle for collective investments• Gives the opportunity to raise external capital from a number of investors• Invests according to a defined…
The Cyprus New Trade Mark Law
The amending law significantly changes the system of registration, maintenance, and protection of trademarks and is expected to have important practical and legal consequences. On the 5th of June 2020,…