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In the corporate system of Cyprus, one of the most important roles is that of the director of a company. This is evident in the Companies Law Cap. 113 (the "Law").

Dividend distributions by a Cyprus company can be either interim or final. Interim and final dividends are treated differently under Cyprus law.

A shareholders' agreement (SHA) is a contract that governs the relationship among a company's shareholders and between the company and its shareholders.

Announcement of the Registrar of Companies – Implementation of the final solution...

A private company in Cyprus needs at least one director to operate and a public company needs at least two directors. A sole director cannot be the company secretary at the same time...

A Shareholder's Agreement is distinct from the company's constitution. Without a Shareholder's Agreement, the Company would be controlled solely and exclusively by the exercise of shareholding or directorship rights, through its constitution, and the Cyprus Companies Laws, which are generally insufficient, to protect the rights and interests of minority shareholders.

Τhe role and functions of the secretary as contemplated by the Law are administrative in nature.

The option of voluntary winding up a company is afforded pursuant to Article 203 of the Companies Law, Cap 113 as amended from time to time (the "Law").

This does not amount to the creation of a new legal entity in Cyprus; the entity incorporated abroad simply has a branch, through the overseas company, in Cyprus and may operate through it...

Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease ("COVID-19"), the Republic of Cyprus, like many other countries, has declared a state of emergency and imposed a national lockdown in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19.

In the landmark decision of the Privy Council in Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd (Cayman Islands) [2024] UKPC 36...

The ability of a Cyprus company to issue redeemable shares is determined in its Articles of Association that constitutes the instrument that sets out the regulations with regards to the operation of the Company.

During these difficult times, both SMEs and mutli-national businesses face financial struggles including cash flow shortages and decreased revenue.

There are many reasons why Cyprus courts refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of limited liability companies.

On April 24, 2013, the Council of Ministers approved the policy for the issue and renewal of Temporary Residence and Employment Permits for third country nationals employed by International Business Companies / Companies ...

Cyprus as a member of the European Union and a member of the Whitelist of OECD has an excellent reputation of a reputable financial center with a solid commitment to act against harmful Taxation practices...

A shareholder is an owner of shares in a company. A shareholder can be a physical person or a legal entity (such as a company).

As a general rule, a company is recognised in law as a separate legal person, distinct from its shareholders and directors. This means that the company itself can own assets, enter into contracts...