ArticleRescission Under Cyprus Law. When A Contract Is Treated As At An End.In complex commercial disputes, failed transactions, aborted investments and non-satisfied conditions precedent are increasingly common.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleImprovements In Parental Leave Rights In Cyprus For Both GendersParental leave constitutes an important right for employees who are parents, since it allows both mothers and fathers to be absent from their work for the purpose of taking care...CyprusEmployment and HRAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus And The Transition To Eco-friendly Sustainable GrowthSustainable growth and eco-friendly growth (green growth) have been throughout history considered to be completely different concepts...CyprusEnergy and Natural ResourcesAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleLandmark Ruling Against Unfair Terms In Banking ContractsOn May 13, 2025, the Nicosia District Court issued a decision that reshapes the banking landscape in Cyprus. The case concerned the Cyprus Land Development Corporation...CyprusFinance and BankingAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleHaving A Dog In CyprusCyprus is undoubtedly considered a pet-friendly island with established legal frameworks that protect and safeguard the health, safety and welfare of animals.CyprusGovernment, Public SectorAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleThe Three Stages Of Money LaunderingThrough money laundering, criminals fund and profit from illicit activity such as arms sales, narcotics, human trafficking, contraband smuggling, embezzlement, insider trading, bribery, and fraud schemes.CyprusGovernment, Public SectorAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus Startup Visa - FAQ - Part IThe Cyprus Startup Visa is a scheme, aiming to attract talented entrepreneurs from third countries, either as individuals or in groups), so that they would establish startups with high growth...CyprusImmigrationAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleEU Blue Card: Key Mobility Benefits For Highly Qualified WorkersAs of Monday, 07 July 2025, the Migration Department of the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection has begun accepting applications for the European Union (EU) Blue Card. CyprusImmigrationAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleBenefits Of Trademarking Your Business NameConsider a scenario in which every company can use any name they wish, even the names of its competitors.CyprusIntellectual PropertyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleUK Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions: What The Shvidler Case MeansOn 29 July 2025, the UK Supreme Court issued a decision that will shape the future of sanctions law. CyprusInternational LawAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleAGP Is Ranked In And Recommended By Legal500 EMEA 2020 In 4 Practice AreasWe are elated to announce that our firm has been ranked in and recommended by the Legal500 EMEA 2020 guide – for the 8th year in a row – in all four major areas of our legal practice.CyprusLaw Department PerformanceAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleAre You GDPR Compliant?The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has reshaped the landscape of data privacy, both within the European Union and beyond.CyprusPrivacyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleWhat The Jautiva Ruling Means For Shareholder PrivacyThe Court of Justice's Jautiva ruling has clarified that EU company law does not require unrestricted online access to shareholder personal information, even when corporate transparency and anti-money laundering objectives are invoked. Cyprus businesses must now reconsider how they balance statutory filing obligations with data protection principles, particularly when shareholder records can be downloaded in bulk without safeguards. This analysis examines what the judgment means for corporate disclosure praCyprusPrivacyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleHousing Incentive Scheme For Mountainous, Remote And Disadvantaged AreasThe Ministry of Interior informs the public that the date of commencement of the Housing Incentive Scheme for Mountainous, Remote and Disadvantaged Areas was set 1 March 2021. CyprusReal Estate and ConstructionAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleTax Benefits For Foreign NationalsCyprus has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and adopted the euro in 2008.CyprusTaxAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleWhat Renders Cyprus As An Ideal Destination For High-Net-Worth Individuals And Family Offices?Cyprus has become a destination of choice for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and family offices due to several reasons, including a highly favourable tax system...CyprusTaxAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCompany Formation In CyprusThe most common type of company generally incorporated in Cyprus is a limited liability company, either private or public.CyprusWealth ManagementAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleFebruary Edition 2023Much has been written about Israel's growing trade with the Gulf States following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, but next door Cyprus has been moving along steadily...European UnionReal Estate and ConstructionAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleEU Council Postpones Deadlines For Tax Reporting Under DAC6 Disclosure RegimeOn June 24, 2020, the European Union (EU) Council agreed to the EU parliament's proposal to extend by 6 months the deadline for filing and exchanging information under the DAC6 mandatory...European UnionTaxAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleEU Ship Recycling RegulationThe article 12 of the Regulation applies to all ships flying the flag of third countries that are calling at ports of a member state of the EU.European UnionTransportAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC