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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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Setting up a Trust in Cyprus: All you Need to Know
What is a Trust? The legal concept of a Trust is generated from the principles of Equity and Common Law, as derived from the English


Does the Interest Rate Liberalisation and Related Matters Law Of 1999 have a Retroactive Effect?
The Interest Rate Liberalisation and Related Matters Law of 1999 (N.160(I)/1999) came into force on the 01/01/2001 and replaced the more “borrower-friendly” Interest Law of


The Flag State: “Flag of Convenience” or “Flag of Responsibility”?
What is the flag of a vessel (merchant, passenger or other type) and what is meant by the term “flag of convenience”? Simply, the flag


Money Laundering Looming Under the Rapid Raise of Cryptocurrencies
Undeniably, money laundering poses a significant global threat, taking various forms that jeopardize financial markets and institutions. Over the last decade, there has been a


Amendments to the Real Estate (Special Execution) Law in Cyprus
The recent enactment of the Sale of Real Estate (Specific Performance) Law Ν.81(Ι)/2011 introduces notable changes to the legal framework governing immovable property transactions. The amended


Transfer of the registered seat of companies from/to the Republic of Cyprus
A company may, for different business or other reasons, decide to transfer its seat to a country and/or jurisdiction other than the country and/or jurisdiction
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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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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


Why Choose Cyprus
Cyprus has one of the largest registered merchant fleets in the world, being at the same time a well-established shipping and ship management center, located