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Establishment of the Register of Ultimate Beneficial Owners for Cyprus Companies and other Legal Entities
Legal Background On 20 May 2015, the European Council issued the Directive (EU) 2015/849 (the “4th AML Directive”). The 4th AML Directive required Member States to establish a


Introduction of the Electronic Identity Card in the Republic of Cyprus
Introduction Recently, the Civil Registry Law of 2002 (L.141 (I) 2002) has been amended, to introduce provisions on the electronic identity card (“EID”). More specifically,


Protection Of Trade Secrets
The Law The Cyprus law on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure 164(I)/2020 (the “Law”) came into
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Understanding the Powers of Liquidators: Drawing Insights from the Insolvency Act 1986
The role of a liquidator is central to the orderly winding up of an insolvent company, both in the United Kingdom and in Cyprus. While


DAC 7 – Reporting Obligation of Platform Operators
By virtue of the Law 105(I)/2023 amending the Law on Administrative Cooperation in the field of Taxation (Law 205(I)/2012), the provisions of the Council Directive


Reduction of Share Capital
Provided that a confirmation by the Court is obtained, a company limited by shares or a company limited by guarantee which also has a share


Greece Non-Dom Tax Regime: Incentives for New Tax Residents
Greece’s Updated Non-Dom Tax Regime Explained Greece’s Income Tax Code offers enticing tax incentives for non-domiciles transferring their tax residency to the country under the


Navigating in the Implementation of the UBO Register of Republic of Cyprus
In an effort to combat abuse of the financial system for engaging in illegal activities including (inter alia) money laundering, financing terrorism, tax fraud and


The Legal Implications of Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in the European Union: A Focus on the striking of balance between Generative AI and the Law
In the digital age, the era of convergence of technological advancements and the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), significant challenges have emerged within the fields
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Tax Residency & the “60-day” Rule
An individual is considered to be tax resident in the Republic of Cyprus provided that he/she was physically present in the Republic of Cyprus for


Greece Golden Visa
GREECE GOLDEN VIZA – Why Invest in Greece Access for the applicant and his family to Viza Free Travelling to all EU and Schengen areas


The Shipping Law Review 2021
We are glad to announce that A. KARITZIS & ASSOCIATES LLC contributes to the 8th edition of the exclusive Cyprus Chapter to The Shipping Law Review, published


The Gambling Law Review 2021
We are glad to announce that A. KARITZIS & ASSOCIATES LLC contributes to the 6th edition of the exclusive Cyprus Chapter to The Gambling Law Review, published


Golden Visa Programme – Greece
The Greece Golden Visa Programme enables an entire non-EU family, including dependent children up to age 24 and the parents of both spouses, to obtain


ICLG: Shipping Law 2020
We are glad to announce that A. Karitzis & Associates LLC, contributes the 8th Edition of the exclusive Cyprus chapter to the ICLG to Shipping
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Greece Non-Dom Tax Regime: Incentives for New Tax Residents
Greece’s Updated Non-Dom Tax Regime Explained Greece’s Income Tax Code offers enticing tax incentives for non-domiciles transferring their tax residency to the country under the


Επέκταση Άδειας Μητρότητας
Την 27/02/2024 κατατέθηκε ενώπιον της Ολομέλειας της Βουλής των Αντιπροσώπων νομοσχέδιο με το οποίο μερίδα Αντιπροσώπων αιτήθηκε την τροποποίηση του ο περί Προστασίας της Μητρότητας


Απόφαση Δικαστηρίου έκρινε ότι η Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία και η Κεντρική Τράπεζα επέδειξε αμέλεια προς καταθέτη της πρώην Λαϊκής Τράπεζας κατά την περίοδο του «κουρέματος» το 2013.
Καταθέτης της πρώην Λαϊκής Τράπεζας κατά ή περί το 2013 προέβη σε καταχώρηση αγωγής εναντίον της Λαϊκής Τράπεζας, της Κεντρικής Τράπεζας και της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας


Divorce Proceedings in Cyprus – Cyprus Family Lawyers
Our firm’s Litigation and Family Dispute Resolution Department takes pride in its responsiveness, efficiency, reliability, and diligence in servicing our clients in a cost-effective, time-efficient


Οικογενειακό Δίκαιο και Δίκαιο Διαζυγίου
Το τμήμα Επίλυσης Δικαστικών και Οικογενειακών Διαφορών της Δικηγορικής μας Εταιρείας είναι γνωστό για την ανταπόκριση, την αποτελεσματικότητα, την αξιοπιστία και την επιμέλειά του στην


Acquisition and Development of Immovable Property in the Republic of Cyprus
Thanks in no small part to an influx of foreign investment, in recent years Limassol has emerged as the financial hub of Cyprus. As a