Cyprus is at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and
Africa, making it ideally suited for inward investment. In addition
to its geographical location, the island has a favourable tax
regime and a legal system based on English common law. A former
British colony, Cyprus is an English-speaking independent and
sovereign state, and is also a member of the EU. Cyprus is the
fastest country in Europe to make decisions on applications for
naturalisation as a Cypriot citizen (three months), and its
membership in the EU automatically grants anyone naturalised within
Cyprus an EU Passport, and the right to move, live or work anywhere
within the EU. Additionally, the jurisdiction has international
airport connections to all major European cities and other major
destinations including Dubai, Doha and Russia. The Cyprus
Government welcomes business to the island, and has established a
number of initiatives to facilitate investment in Cyprus, including
the Scheme for
