ArticleEnactment Of Laws For Fiscal Measures In Response To The COVID-19 EmergencyVAT Legislation has been amended to provide for a deferral of VAT Payments up to the 10th November 2020. CyprusTaxG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticlePersonal Data Protection And COVID-19 Test ResultsAccording to the Personal Data Protection Act, information connected to the health of an individual constitutes sensitive personal data.CyprusPrivacyG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleCyprus-Iran Double Tax TreatyIn continuation of the ratification of the Cyprus-Iran Double Tax Treaty in January 2017, the Cyprus Government has announced that the Cyprus-Iran Double Taxation Treaty has now entered into force...CyprusTaxG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleAdditional Measures To Support Employees For COVID-19 EmergencyThere will be a minimum amount which will be received as Special Unemployment Allowance or as a Special Sick leave Allowance.CyprusCoronavirus (COVID-19)G. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleLegislation For Remote Work Of EmployeesThe duration for the above mandatory telework would extend only to the timeframe covered by the Decree, or until the employee's health is no longer at risk...CyprusEmployment and HRG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleNew Law For Evictions And Non-Paying TenantsIt has been months since the first discussions started in the Cypriot Parliament surrounding expedited eviction and now, it has officially become part of the Rent Control Act 23/1983 as of the 31st of January 2020.CyprusReal Estate and ConstructionG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleAmendments To The Immovable Property Tax LawBy a decision of the House of Representatives in July 2016, amendments have been made to the Immovable Property Tax Law (the "Property Tax"). CyprusTaxG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleEuropean Union Announces Its First Tax Havens BlacklistThe European Union, after a lengthy process, has announced on the 5th December 2017 its first Tax Havens Blacklist,European UnionTaxG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleCitizen's Movement By Exception COVID-19 MeasuresAs of Sunday, 10 January 2021, at 5:00 a.m., the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy puts at the disposal of the citizens the following two (2) methods to obtain...CyprusCoronavirus (COVID-19)G. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticlePrivate Prosecution – Disclosure Of Material EvidenceThe Supreme Court has upheld a recent trial Courts decision, in its decision dated 09.10.2019 holding that a private prosecutor is not obligated to grant access to the material evidence ...CyprusCriminal LawG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleCOVID-19 – FAQs By Data Protection CommissionerThe Data Protection Commissioner has issued the following guidelines to frequently asked questions relating to the implementation of the restrictive measures under the Quarantine Law Decree...CyprusPrivacyG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleExchange Of Information From The Criminal Record Between EU CountriesEU Council Framework 2009/315/JHA of 26 February 2009 regulates the organization and content of the exchange of information from the criminal record between Member States.European UnionLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleCOVID-19 Additional Emergency Measures As Of 24/03/2020Transfer for the purposes of supplies of basic necessities from businesses or shops whose operation is allowed and given that shipping is not possible.CyprusCoronavirus (COVID-19)G. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleAttracting Foreign Title To Cyprus – Tax IncentivesOn 14 July 2022, the House of Representatives passed the following amendments to the Income Tax Law ("ITL")...CyprusTaxG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleCOVID-19 Additional Restrictive MeasuresAs per the new restrictive measures announced on the 21st December 2021, the following shall be applicable...CyprusCoronavirus (COVID-19)G. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleBrief Overview Of Divorce And Division Of Marital Assets Proceedings Under Cyprus LawAll matters involving or related to divorce, split of marital assets, maintenance of spouse and/ or children, parental responsibility, adoption and any other issue constituting a family dispute.CyprusFamily and MatrimonialG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleEU – Introduction To The New Artificial Intelligence RegulationAs of the 12th July 2024, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 ("EU AI Regulation") was published in the EU Official Journal, and is modifies...European UnionTechnologyG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleFinancial Support Package By Cyprus Government As To The COVID-19 EmergencyThe below form the key elements of the "Support Package" in terms of financial assistance announced by the Cyprus Government on 15/03/2020...CyprusCoronavirus (COVID-19)G. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleUpdate On The Tax Treatment Of Intra-Group Back-To-Back Financing AgreementsFurther to the recent amendments introduced in Cyprus as to the Tax Treatment of intra-group back-to-back Financing Agreement, as of the end of June 2017 the Tax Department in Cyprus has released its Circular as to its interpretation of these new provisions.CyprusTaxG. Vrikis & Associates LLC
ArticleSouth Africa Forex LicenseThe Financial Services Board of South Africa (FSB), now renamed to Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), is a supervisory body of financial services industry in South Africa South AfricaFinance and BankingG. Vrikis & Associates LLC