The House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus on the 26th of November 2015 passed the law on Civil Partnerships conferring the possibility to "two heterosexual or homosexual persons" to conclude a "written agreement", known as the civil partnership agreement.

For an applicant to obtain a visitor visa, it is required of them, to have their own stable income from overseas from legal sources, either in the form of...

The Isle of Man is an international financial centre situated in the middle of the Irish Sea.

A lot of people believe "branding" is a new trend that's playing an indispensable role in creating successful businesses.

In May 2018 the European Union will pass the up-to-date rules for personal data processing implemented by the General Data Protection Regulation (ЕС 2016/67 of 27 April, 2016) ("GDPR").

This is a general review of requirements introduced by the Cyprus Tax Department in the Interpretative circular of 30th of June setting out the revised tax treatment of intra-group back-to-back financing arrangements.

Cyprus has a well-developed shipping finance sector, with a range of financing options available to shipowners and operators.

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.

In Cyprus, trusts are governed by a specific legal framework which constitutes a combination of English and Cyprus law

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...

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the continuation of social distancing measures have brought to light a variety of issues concerning the signing and execution of wills.

This guide provides an overview of these requirements, the definitions of statutory and disposable portions of an estate, what disqualifies someone from inheriting, and the kinship entitlements under Cypriot succession laws.

ESMA has published its latest compliance table on MiCA Guidelines for knowledge and competence assessment, revealing how EU national competent authorities, including Cyprus regulators, are implementing supervisory standards for crypto-asset service providers. The update signals a shift in regulatory focus from initial authorisation to ongoing operational compliance and staff competence frameworks.

Cyprus offers a unique blend of cultural heritage, modern amenities, and a favorable climate, making it an attractive destination for individuals seeking residency.

The principal sources of law and regulation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in Cyprus are the Cyprus Trademarks Law, Cap. 268 and the Trademarks Regulations, as amended.

The first binding legal act recognizing individuals' rights to protection of their personal data was the Council of Europe's Convention 108...

The House of Representatives passed the amending bill concerning applications for the reduced VAT rate of 5% on the construction or acquisition of brand-new properties to be used as primary ...

On April 29, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a landmark judgment in Commission v Malta (Case C-181/23), ruling that Malta's investor citizenship scheme...

The most common form of a business vehicle used by foreign investors, is an onshore limited liability company (LLC). LLCs provide for limited liability of their shareholders and the ability to trade in the UAE.

The latter is acclaimed as the beneficial owner of that entity, henceforth he / she is the ultimate beneficial owner of the said property too (being held by the entity)...