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Driving Licence Conversion In Cyprus: 2026 Guide
Foreign residents in Cyprus face specific requirements when converting their driving licences, governed by EU residence rules and recognition agreements between countries. The process involves proving usual residence through documentation like registration certificates and utility bills, submitting applications through the Department of Road Transport, and navigating different pathways depending on whether the licence originates from an EU or non-EU country.
Cyprus Immigration
Philippou Law Firm
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Moving To Cyprus From Poland: Tax, Residency & Structuring Guide 2026
Poland's tax system imposes mandatory costs and contribution burdens that compound over time, with an exit tax that becomes more expensive the longer entrepreneurs wait to act. For those who have built valuable businesses, Cyprus offers a compelling alternative with 0% tax on dividends for Non-Dom residents, 15% corporate tax, and a straightforward EU relocation process that includes English-speaking professionals and 300 days of sunshine.
Cyprus Immigration
Philippou Law Firm
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Italian Citizenship By Descent From Grandparents: Requirements After The 2025 Reform
The 2025 reform of Italian citizenship law fundamentally changed how descendants of Italian emigrants can claim citizenship through grandparents. What was once an automatic right based on bloodline now requires meeting strict conditions about exclusive citizenship and generational limits. Can you still obtain Italian citizenship if your connection runs through Italian grandparents, and what alternatives exist for those who no longer qualify under the new rules?
Italy Immigration
BI
Boccadutri International Law Firm
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From Philanthropy To Belonging: Maltese Citizenship By Merit
Malta's citizenship by merit framework recognises philanthropic contributions as a pathway to naturalisation, provided they demonstrate measurable national impact and align with the country's long-term priorities. Following the European Court of Justice ruling in European Commission v Malta, the framework emphasises genuine contribution, sustained residence, and integration rather than transactional investment.
Malta Immigration
CC
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
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Liyakat Esasına Dayalı Malta Vatandaşlığı
Malta's citizenship framework has undergone a fundamental transformation in 2025, replacing its investment-based system with a merit-driven model that prioritizes genuine contribution to the nation's economic, social, and cultural development. This new approach evaluates each application individually based on the applicant's real ties to Malta and the substantive value they bring to the country, marking a shift from standardized procedures to personalized assessment of contributive belonging.
Malta Immigration
CC
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
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