The Netherlands – Cyprus: first-ever DTT
Cyprus approved the first-time Double Tax Treaty (DTT) between Cyprus and the Netherlands on June 4, 2021, after it had been signed on June 1, 2021. The Official Gazette has published of the same on June 4, 2021. After the appropriate legal procedures are completed, the treaty will enter into force. The treaty will take […]
Cyprus as an ideal location for Intellectual Property
Cyprus currently has one of the most favorable IP systems in the world, imposing only 2.5% – 0.0% of the effective tax rate on profits derived from IP structures (depending on the spending structure). And this is only one of the benefits. What precisely is an IP BOX? The Intellectual Property (IP) Box regime, also […]
NID – instrument for tax-efficient return
The Notional Interest Deduction (NID) is a significant instrument available to both domestic and foreign companies that allows them to deleverage and realize a tax-efficient return on new (qualified) equity. This return is obtained by deducting a “notional” interest charge from their taxable income.As a result of the NID, Cypriot enterprises may now attain effective […]
Annual Levy for the year 2021
We would like to bring to your attention that according to the Cyprus Company Law, Cap. 113 all Cyprus Companies are subject to an annual government levy of € 350 payable by 30.06.2021. Non-payment of the annual government levy will result in penalties and the de-registration (strike off) of the company from the registry of Cyprus companies. […]
New legal framework for Permanent Residency by investment in Cyprus
The Cypriot government recently announced certain amendments to the provisions of Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations, which became effective on the 24th of March 2021, in an effort to further attract foreign investment to the island and to aid economic recovery and further economic growth. Investment criteria The applicant must make an […]
New crowdfunding & P2P lending regulations in EU
New EU Crowdfunding Regulations will apply from 10th November 2021 to providers of two key types of crowdfunding: investment-based crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. The operations of crowdfunding platforms will be subject to pan-European rules due to Regulation (EU) 2020/1503 and Directive (EU) 2020/1504, adopted by the European Parliament in October 2020. According to the new regulations, a crowd service provider “CSP” that facilitates either investment-based […]
UBO Register in Cyprus – Intermediate System Solution
With reference to our article, we would like to inform you that the Registrar of Companies (RoC) has announced on 12 March 2021 that the electronic service for registration of beneficial owner details for companies and other legal entities is now available as from 16 March 2021. Ultimate Beneficial Owner – definition According […]
New contribution on all immovable property sales in Cyprus.
A mandatory contribution on Cyprus immovable property disposals was introduced through recently announced legislation, published in the Cyprus Government Gazette on the 22nd February 2021. Under the amendment, a levy of 0.4% will be imposed on the sale of real estate in the Republic. The proceeds adding towards adding towards the support of refugees and owners […]
10% – 20% DISCOUNT “READYMADE” & “AGED” COMPANIES – VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS.
If you require a company with a few months or years existence already behind it, a “readymade” or “aged” company is for you. Our readymade and aged companies offer a Company Name and Registration Number, which can be used immediately. Those of our readymade and aged companies that have not traded are supplied with a *Certificate […]
New VAT Rules for cross-border e-Commerce
New VAT Rules for cross-border e-Commerce take effect 1 July 2021. The new rules introduce certain provisions for persons facilitating supplies of goods or services using an electronic interface such as a marketplace, platform, portal or similar means. Cross-border sales of goods and services. New rules extend the scope of the Mini One Stop Shop to a One-Stop-Shop […]
