On 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...

The 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.

According to the Income Tax Law, the term "resident of the Republic" includes – in addition to persons who reside for 183 days in Cyprus – persons who...

A trademark is quite a valuable corporate intellectual property asset, as based on it customers are able to distinguish the goods or services of one manufacturer (service provider) ...

Cyprus regulatory law is clear in principle but often underestimated in practice: a regulated licence is not a vested right but a conditional administrative authorisation...

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and located towards the East, internationally known for its sunny climate, crystal clear waters...

Financial crime is a fast-growing concern nowadays, for both individuals and companies. Financial and investment firms, as well as their directors and officers, may be found liable for a client's financial loss ...

According to The Parents and Children Relations Laws 1990 to 2008, parental care or responsibility is defined as the duty and right of both the parents, who exercise it jointly.

Both the tenant and the landlord should be wise enough to examine the possibility of the rental agreement being either frustrated or affected by the force majeure clause possibly included into their agreement.

When property interests are given away during life or at death, taxes are imposed on their transfer, as per Cyprus's tax law. Such taxes are known as estate and gift taxes.

The poor and/or negligent maintenance of roads and sidewalks can compromise the safety on the roads.

Acquiring a yacht entails a significant legal and financial commitment that extends well beyond the initial purchase. Ensuring compliance with international maritime laws, structuring ownership to mitigate liabilities...

The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM), in charge of the registration of the Community Trademarks in the European Union follows a specific procedure, which can be divided in the following three periods/steps...

Registering a trademark provides legal protection against others using the same or similar trademark, and it can be done through various organizations, such as the European Union Intellectual...

UK nationals can travel to Cyprus freely and will not require a residency permit if their stay does not exceed 3 months.

A UK regulator's £4.7 million penalty against Citibank reveals how operational weaknesses in payment screening and account restrictions can undermine sanctions compliance. The enforcement action identifies specific process failures that allowed nearly 1,000 prohibited transactions worth £19.72 million to proceed despite sanctions restrictions.

Since the human race commenced in merchant activities, we have seen the use of marks and signs in order to distinguish products and trading goods.

The Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property, following the legal opinion from the Republic's Legal Service dated 13/06/2024 on the above matter...

Registering a ship or yacht is often a complex and time-consuming process. If you are unfamiliar with all the legal requirements, national laws, and international regulations, it can quickly become overwhelming.

On December 18, 2023, the European Commission issued the 12th package of sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia, Regulation (EU) 2023/2878 of the Council of December 18, 2023...