Cyprus: Directors and Officers

Cyprus companies are widely used as holding, investment and commercial vehicles by investors from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Although these structures are often stable, disputes between shareholders arise frequently — particularly where foreign investors rely on local directors, nominees or partners to manage Cyprus-based entities.

Its legal system — based on English common law principles — provides a sophisticated framework for resolving corporate and commercial disputes, many of which arise between foreign investors, joint venture partners, suppliers, distributors and service providers.

This Article outlines the options available to third country nationals employed by foreign interest companies and the criteria that need to be met.

A shareholder is an owner of shares in a company. A shareholder can be a physical person or a legal entity (such as a company).

Investing in financial markets including Forex Trading have been steadily increasing year on year.

Doing Business In Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Cyprus, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Mr. Petros Ioannides, who has been appointed as liquidator (the "Liquidator") of the branch of FBME Bank Ltd in Cyprus (the "Branch") pursuant to the order 123/2019...

Following our legal update of 20 September 2023 (Register of Beneficial Owners – Upcoming implementation of final system solution and imposition of fines), we would like to inform our...

Announcement of the Registrar of Companies – Implementation of the final solution...