ARTICLE · 23 OCTOBER 2025

Podcast Episode 5: Accountant-Client And ASP-Client Privilege Does Not Exist In Cyprus

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In the field of professional services, clients often assume that the communications they have with their accountants, auditors, or corporate service providers...

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In the field of professional services, clients often assume that the communications they have with their accountants, auditors, or corporate service providers are protected by a form of legal privilege, similar to the confidentiality that exists in the lawyer-client relationship. However, in Cyprus, this assumption is not just inaccurate; it carries important legal implications.

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The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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