TAXATION ON DIGITAL ECONOMY THE UNIFIED APPROACH
A. INTRODUCTION A major change is expected to incur by the end of the new year 2020 in the tax environment at an international level, since new tax rules shall apply on digital economy.
RELOCATION AND RETIREMENT IN CYPRUS THE TAX ASPECT
A. INTRODUCTION Since 2004, Cyprus is a full Member State of the European Union. This fact, along with its good strategic location, highly skilled human capital, excellent infrastructure, reliable communications, relatively low cost of living, sound and stable legal system, warm climate and hospitality of its people, are some of the advantages which contribute to …
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Cyprus – The ideal IP holdings jurisdiction
A. INTRODUCTION Companies owning intangible assets, such as patents, copyrights etc. are often in need of an IP Holding vehicle through which they will hold these assets, license them for the generation of royalty income and conduct their business activities.
Beneficial Ownership Concept new interpretation from the Russian federal tax service
The recent interpretative letter issued by the Russian Federal Tax Services (“FTS”) on 08th August 2019, has provided further guidance as to the application of the Beneficial Ownership Concept, further to the letter initially provided on the 12th of April 2018 which adopted a strict approach of the concept.
Cyprus and Netherlands Double Tax Treaty Update
Cyprus has concluded the negotiations for the avoidance of double taxation with the Netherlands. The double tax treaty was agreed at technocratic level in Hague. It is expected to be signed by the end of 2019 or early in 2020.
Cjeu Ruled On The Application Of The Beneficial Ownership Concept
The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on February 26, 2019, in the “Danish Beneficial Ownership Cases”, can be perceived as a landmark on the interpretation of the Beneficial Ownership concept under the Interest and Royalties Directive (IRD) and the Parent-Subsidiary Directive (PSD).
THE DECLINE OF THE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL TEST and THE EU DIRECTIVE 2017/828
THE FULL DISCLOSURE OF EVERYTHING TO EVERYBODY DOCTRIN INTRODUCTION The law as to Listed Companies will undergo significant changes upon the implementation of the European Union Directive 2017/828, (hereinafter to referred to as “the Directive”).
Cyprus: A Relocation and Headquartering Center
WHY CYPRUS Cyprus, a services-oriented economy with years of experience in servicing international clients, is transposing itself as one of the top relocation and headquartering centers in Europe. The skills and knowhow obtained from lawyers and accountants during the past years are now put at work in servicing the international groups that are setting up regional …
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EU Directive 2019/1151 – Formation of Companies and registration of Branches to be completed fully o
The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on 20 June 2019 decided to amend the existing Directive in regards to the rules and procedures on the formation of companies, registration of branches, and filing of documents and information by companies and branches (“Online Procedures”) by issuing the Directive 2019/1151 (the “Directive”).
Blockchain Services in Cyprus
Cyprus as your Blockchain Jurisdiction of choice Cyprus being an EU jurisdiction with a well-organized and regulated regime in full compliance with European legislation, provides additional comfort to prospective investors to rely on ICOs or STOs having Cyprus as their base. Further, Cyprus has a favorable tax system along with an extensive network of the …