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Cyprus and Germany have signed a new Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation, which, when ratified, will replace the existing agreement of 1974 ("the 1974 agreement").

Cyprus is a European blossom, conveniently situated in the Mediterranean sea at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia. For decades now, reputable businessmen and large groups of companies have been using Cyprus as a base for their international business activities.

Whether due to a breach of duties, loss of capacity, or a need for new expertise, trustees may be removed or replaced under conditions outlined in the trust deed or relevant legislation.

The European Union's Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive 2015/849 (4AMLD), was adopted by the European Parliament and Council on 20 May 2015.

Cyprus recognised, as early as 1963, the political, economic and social importance of shipping. Since then, Cyprus managed to attract shipping entrepreneurs and to develop the island into a fully-fledged shipping centre combining both a sovereign flag.

Seeking competent planning advice is key when choosing the best structure for a trust, as well as managing and administrating it, in accordance with the International Trusts Law of 1992 to 2013.

In February 2012, Russian Duma ratified the Protocol to the Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation between Cyprus and Russia.

On Monday May 16 2023, the European Council formally adopted the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (referred to as ‘'MiCA''), officially marking the beginning...

The revamped Cyprus International Trust (CIT), provides for the highest possible degree of asset protection internationally, extensive tax benefits and strong confidentiality capabilities.

Without legal structure, ownership is conditional, control is temporary, and transfer is uncertain. This article examines why wealth accumulation alone is meaningless without proper legal architecture, exploring how estate planning, cross-border structuring, and jurisdictional frameworks determine whether assets remain protected and transferable across generations.

Family businesses are unique because they are built on shared values, long-standing traditions and a defined goal. However, one of the most challenging tasks for these businesses is to find the right balance between preserving wealth and accumulating it.

Alternatively, if VAT is payable on the purchase of the property, no transfer fee is payable at all, provided that the sale agreement is deposited with the Land Registry by 31 December 2016.

There is nowadays a strong competition among the better and more popular holding jurisdictions. In the last few months, ‘Cyprus’, a well established international centre, has been critically assessed of constituting an attractive location for holding companies from a tax perspective, among others.

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