Cyprus: Corporate/Commercial Law

Cyprus has become an increasingly attractive jurisdiction for entrepreneurs, international investors and companies seeking to establish or expand their operations within the European Union.

The European Union has adopted a new regulation on foreign direct investment screening that will take effect in 2028, establishing mandatory minimum standards across all Member States. This marks a significant shift from the previous cooperation-based framework toward harmonized requirements for reviewing foreign investments in sensitive sectors. While the regulation introduces common procedures and expanded scope, national variations in implementation are expected to persist, creating new considerations fo

What ultimately determines whether a compliance programme succeeds or fails? This article explores the critical role of leadership, accountability and employee engagement in fostering a culture of compliance, examining how ethical conduct and organizational values influence the practical implementation of compliance measures and what distinguishes effective programmes from those that exist only on paper.

When a Forex or CFD broker's written agreement states "execution-only" service, but account managers regularly recommend specific trades, position sizes, and additional deposits, does the contractual label reflect reality? This analysis examines the critical distinction between genuine execution-only services and situations where firms may be providing investment advice without proper regulatory safeguards, and why the actual communications between broker and client can matter more than the written terms.

This does not mean that every recommendation to provide additional margin or every attempt to recover a losing position constitutes misconduct. Forex and CFD trading is inherently risky, and additional margin may sometimes have a legitimate trading purpose.

Cyprus VAT compliance presents significant challenges for international businesses operating through Cyprus entities, particularly those without local customers who mistakenly assume they have no VAT obligations. This comprehensive guide examines registration requirements, reverse charge mechanisms, VIES reporting, and the One Stop Shop system to help founders, freelancers, and finance managers navigate the complexities that frequently result in costly compliance failures.

During 2025, the Cyprus Government undertook a comprehensive review of the country's tax framework, with reforms approved on 22 December 2025 and effective from 1 January 2026.

The recognition of Cyprus with the Best Global Climb Award Among EU Countries in the 3rd Edition of the StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Awards, marking the largest improvement among all EU member states isn't just a symbolic win; it reflects genuine transformation.

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are emerging in the rapidly evolving world of global finance.

Section 2 showed the scale of Cyprus's gaming market. Section 3 showed the diversity of the studios that make it up. Section 4 showed the capital that flows through them. This section looks at what made all of it possible in the first place.

Entrepreneurs considering relocation to the UAE will find a sophisticated corporate infrastructure with clear regulations and structured processes. From company formation requirements and banking procedures...

The dissolution of a company following its removal from the Register of Companies is often regarded as the final chapter in its corporate existence, yet the legal position is considerably more nuanced.