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Launching an iGaming business requires careful planning beyond just obtaining a licence. This comprehensive guide examines the critical importance of corporate structuring, banking relationships, compliance frameworks, and operational setup that determine whether an iGaming venture succeeds or faces costly delays and restructuring.

During the last decade, Cyprus alternative investment market faced rapid expansion due to the introduction of several investment norms such as the Alternative Investment Fund and the Registered Alternative Investment Fund.

Sub-thresholds alternative investment fund managers (AIFM) are possible under Cyprus law. A sub-threshold AIFM (Mini Manager) can manage the following...

We researched and summarised for you, all recent regulatory updates from Cyprus and Europe, which are applicable for Regulated Companies operating in the Region.

The Cyprus Stock Exchange provides to Cyprus and international companies a unique opportunity to list their shares or bonds on the Emerging Companies Market...

The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) transitional period expires on 1 July 2026, marking a critical deadline for crypto-asset service providers operating in Europe. Without proper MiCA authorisation by this date, businesses must cease operations and implement orderly wind-down procedures, as pending applications do not grant permission to continue providing services. This comprehensive analysis examines the regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and strategic considerations for cryp

The continuous growth, modernisation and full compliance of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (the "CSE") with European legislation, and the strong performance of the Cyprus economy...

Cyprus is evolving from a jurisdiction that simply attracts fintech licenses to one building genuine European fintech infrastructure. With new regulatory frameworks including PSD3, DORA, and MiCA converging, the country faces a critical question: can it develop the banking relationships, payment systems access, and institutional depth required to transform licensed entities into a truly interconnected financial ecosystem?

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission is the regulatory authority that is primarily responsible for the administration and enforcement of Cyprus securities laws and therefore approves the prospectuses including the consistency of the information given and its comprehensibility.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently issued a statement on transitional measures and a list of grandfathering periods under Regulation 1114/2023 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR).

In July 2015 the Cyprus government introduced a notional interest deduction ("NID") on new equity capital (paid-up share capital and share premium) injected into companies and permanent establishments of foreign companies on or after 1 January 2015 for the purpose of financing business assets, calculated by applying a reference rate to the new equity.

We researched and summarised for you, all recent regulatory updates from Cyprus and Europe, which are applicable for Regulated Companies operating in the Region.

Cyprus adopts a progressive and competitive approach, attracting asset managers in Cyprus, maintaining its status as one of the leading global financial centers.

Purchasing immovable property in Cyprus involves considerably more than transferring ownership from seller to buyer. Rights and obligations affecting the property may already exist and, in certain circumstances, continue to bind it even after the transaction has been completed. Among the most significant issues encountered during property transactions are encumbrances registered against the property—mortgages, court memos, prohibitions, easements and other registrable interests that may affect a prope

There been profound changes in the banking sector in Cyprus and this in turn has been reflected in changes to its legislative framework.

The Republic of Cyprus today issued its latest decrees regarding the relaxation of banking restrictions...

The continuous growth, modernisation and full compliance of the Cyprus Stock Exchange (the "CSE") with European legislation, and the strong performance of the Cyprus economy despite the overall...