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Foreign Direct Investment Screening In Cyprus: New Legal Framework

Cyprus has recently enacted the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Law of 2025, which will come into force on 2 April 2026 (the "FDI Law").

Cyprus Government

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A.G. Erotocritou LLC

AMLA: The New EU Authority For Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financing Of Terrorism

In 2021, the European Commission proposed the creation of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) as part of its new AML Package.

European Union Government

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Cyprus Moves Forward With Its FDI Mechanism: What Foreign Investors Need To Know

Cyprus has taken a major step in implementing its first national screening framework on foreign direct investments (FDI), aligned with EU Regulation 2019/452.

Cyprus Government

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Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Several Routes For Non-EU Citizens To Gain Residence In Cyprus

Cyprus offers three options for non-EU nationals to acquire residence. Each of these residence routes offer the additional advantage of leading to Cyprus citizenship, as long as the relevant criteria are met.

Cyprus Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

Availability Of Temporary Cyprus Residence Permits For Third Country National Employees Of Foreign Interest Companies

Cyprus Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

Provision Of Services To Russian Entities Under Article 5n Of EU Regulation 833/2014

Cyprus Government

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Cyprus Establishes National Sanctions Unit And Revamps AML/Blockchain Law In Major Compliance Overhaul

Cyprus Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Anti-Money Laundering: Legal Framework And Compliance Obligations In The EU And Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Freedom Of Expression And The Chilling Effect: Two Recent Strasbourg Judgments

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

An Evolving Investment Landscape: The Incoming Foreign Direct Investments Screening Framework Of The EU Applied In Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus Is One Step Closer To Setting Up Its FDI Mechanism: What Foreign Investors Need To Know

Cyprus Government

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

EU Procurement Law Limits Rights Of Third-Country Operators: Key Takeaways From The CJEU Kolin Inşaat Decision

European Union Government

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Screening And Approval Requirement Coming To Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

The New Framework For Cyprus Direct Foreign Investment

Cyprus Government

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Why Cyprus Is The Best Place For Your Business (2026) (Video)

Cyprus Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Cyprus Non-Dom FAQ's Part 1 (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Expats Unpacked: Relocating, Investing, And Living In Cyprus (Video)

Cyprus Immigration

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Cyprus Crypto Taxes: How To Pay Less Tax (Legally!) (Video)

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Cyprus Tax Reform: Key Corporate And Personal Tax Changes Proposed For 2025

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Eurofast

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Cyprus Corporate & Commercial Disputes: Key Legal Remedies In Cross-Border Business Relationships

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.

Cyprus Commercial

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Christos Paraskevas LLC

Foreign Direct Investment Screening In Cyprus: New Legal Framework

Cyprus has recently enacted the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Law of 2025, which will come into force on 2 April 2026 (the "FDI Law").

Cyprus Government

AE

A.G. Erotocritou LLC

Fitch Revises Cyprus Outlook to Positive and Affirms at A-

Fitch Ratings has revised Cyprus' sovereign outlook to Positive and affirmed the country's rating at A-, according to its latest announcement dated 21 November 2025, keeping Cyprus firmly within the investment-grade category.

Cyprus Strategy

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Economics Weekly Alert 41/2025

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Cyprus Moves Forward With Its FDI Mechanism: What Foreign Investors Need To Know

Cyprus Government

CA

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Several Routes For Non-EU Citizens To Gain Residence In Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

Availability Of Temporary Cyprus Residence Permits For Third Country National Employees Of Foreign Interest Companies

Cyprus Government

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Cyprus Permanent Residency (Category 6(2)) – A Brief Guide For Chinese Investors

Cyprus Immigration

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

An Evolving Investment Landscape: The Incoming Foreign Direct Investments Screening Framework Of The EU Applied In Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Vacancy Of A Position In The Public Sector Does Not Revive The Previous Announcement Of The Said Position

n a recent decision in Appeal to a decision of the Administrative Court No. 24/2018, the Supreme Constitutional Court exercising its appellate jurisdiction based on the Transitional provisions Article...

Cyprus Litigation

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Soteris Pittas & Co

Political Incentives To Boost The Economy Are Not Enough To Qualify An Act As Governmental

The Plenary of the Administrative Court in its recent decision held that the act of rejecting an application for naturalisation is not considered as governmental act, and therefore their legality...

Cyprus Litigation

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Soteris Pittas & Co

The Principle Of Legality And The State's Duty To Remedy Its Own Unlawful Acts: A Note On Appeal 171/20 Before The Supreme Constitutional Court Of Cyprus

In its recent judgment in Appeal No. 171/20, dated 11 June 2025, the Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus delivered a landmark ruling affirming the principle of legality and underlining the duty of the administration to correct its own actions, promptly and without judicial prompting, once these have been annulled by a final court decision.

Cyprus Litigation

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

From Transparency To Influence: Lobbying In Cyprus Under Law 20(I)/2022

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Adopting A Child In Cyprus – How Placement Really Works Before The Court Order

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

The Dagger Of Love: Duo Euthanasia And The Final Choice All Intertwined In The Hands Of The Law Maker

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus And Its Accession To The Schengen Area, From A Legal Perspective

Cyprus Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Filing A Recourse Under Article 146 Of The Cyprus Constitution

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Η Απόφαση του Ανωτάτου Δικαστηρίου στην Αίτηση Certiorari αρ. 104/2023 της Δικηγορικής Εταιρείας DEMETRIOS A. DEMETRIADES LLC - Εκτίμηση των συνεπειών της Απόφασης για τους Δικηγόρους

Cyprus Litigation

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Kinanis LLC

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

AMLA: The New EU Authority For Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financing Of Terrorism

In 2021, the European Commission proposed the creation of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) as part of its new AML Package.

European Union Government

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Regulatory Insights - August 2025

Notification & passporting: Funds must submit core documents—such as the prospectus, KIID, and reports—to host NCAs before marketing; some jurisdictions allow marketing once an acknowledgment is received

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KPMG in Cyprus

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Screening And Approval Requirement Coming To Cyprus

The Council of Ministers will be finally introducing the much talked about Foreign Direct Investments ("FDI") Bill to Parliament for approval, aiming to screen foreign investments that may pose risks to national security...

Cyprus Government

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

The New Framework For Cyprus Direct Foreign Investment

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

New AML Directive From The Central Bank Of Cyprus

Cyprus Government

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

From Transparency To Influence: Lobbying In Cyprus Under Law 20(I)/2022

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Navigating The New EU AML Regulation: Key Changes And Implications For Compliance

Cyprus Government

MK

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Global Terrorism Index 2025 – Key Global Trends And Patterns In Terrorism

Worldwide Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Hosting Service Providers & Their Duties Regarding The Spread Of Terrorist Content Online

European Union Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Provision Of Services To Russian Entities Under Article 5n Of EU Regulation 833/2014

The European Union has adopted restrictive measures against Russia in response to the ongoing geopolitical situation

Cyprus Government

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

EU Procurement Law Limits Rights Of Third-Country Operators: Key Takeaways From The CJEU Kolin Inşaat Decision

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has clarified the position of third-country economic operators—those outside the EU and lacking specific trade agreements...

European Union Government

CD

Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Is Your Wardrobe Killing The Planet?

In its drive to become a competitive, climate-neutral, digital and circular economy, the EU has introduced the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).

Cyprus Environment

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Economics Weekly Alert 27/2025

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Economics Weekly Alert 24/2025

Cyprus Strategy

Ki

KPMG in Cyprus

When Can Lost Profits In Public Tenders Be Compensated? Cyprus Appeal Court's Latest Decision (4/3/2025)

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Challenging Administrative Decisions In Public Procurement: Ensuring Fairness And Accountability

Cyprus Government

Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)

Reviving Cyprus' Citizenship By Investment Program: Lessons From Malta's EU Battle

Cyprus Government

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S&A

Economics Weekly Alert 29/2024

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

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Latest Videos

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Maltese Easter Traditions

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Attard Baldacchino

FDI And National Security Reviews (Video)

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Competition And Regulated Markets - What's Another Year 2024 (Video)

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Arthur Cox

Explainer Video: The Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment Screening (Video)

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Loyens & Loeff

How To Conduct An Internal AML/CFT Audit (Video)

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WH Partners

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