ArticleRevisions To Cypriot Citizenship By Years Of ResidenceSignificant changes were made on the Article 111 of Civil Registry Law of 2002 by the new law 149(1)/2023.CyprusImmigrationAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus Comparative Guide: Restructuring & InsolvencyWe are pleased to announce that managing partner Angelos Paphitis and senior associate Myrianthi Papagianni co-authored the Legal 500 Cyprus Restructuring & Insolvency Country Comparative Guide 2024.CyprusInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleLitigation Success | Commercial DisputeWe are thrilled to announce yet another Litigation success in the field of commercial disputes. On 19 July 2022, we have successfully obtained a judgment by consent, in favour of our client...CyprusLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleNorwich Pharmacal Orders | Discovery And Tracing OrdersA Norwich Pharmacal order, also known as a Discovery and Tracing order, may be issued similarly to other interim orders "in all cases, in which it appears to the Court, just and convenient to do so" CyprusLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus GDPR Commissioner Fines Newspaper And HospitalA financial penalty of €5,000 was imposed recently by the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection at a State HospitalCyprusPrivacyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus Property Tax For 2015 - AnnouncementThe Tax Department of the Republic of Cyprus has issued a press release regarding the payment of tax on real estate for 2015.CyprusTaxAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCrypto-asset Service Providers: CySEC RegisterCySEC issued a new Directive on 13.09.2021 in relation to the registration of crypto-asset service providers which amends the recent CySEC Directive for the prevention and...CyprusTechnologyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus: The Blockchain Friendly IslandCyprus has since the early 80s been well known as a major financial hub in the Mediterranean region and with its favorable tax regime Cyprus is an obvious choice for businesses and investors.CyprusTechnologyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus And The SeaThe country's international ship register is the 11th largest in the world.CyprusTransportAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus Retains Position At IMO CouncilDuring the elections of the 33rd General Assembly of the IMO, which took place in London, on Friday, 1 December 2023, Cyprus was re-elected as a Member of the Council in Category C...CyprusTransportAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleThe AGP Law Shipping & Maritime Service OfferingAGP Law can offer a range of legal services to shipping companies and ship management companies, including: Formation and Registration of Shipping Companies: We can assist with the formation...CyprusTransportAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleThe Benefits Of Registering A Ship Under The Singapore Flag For Asian ShipownersAsian shipowners benefit from tax incentives, strong government support, and international prestige.CyprusTransportAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleBrexit: Protect Your Trademark And Design Rights Before They Are Taken From YouFrom the 1 January 2021, Registered Community Designs (hereinafter "RCDs") and European Union Trademarks (hereinafter "EUTMs") will not provide protection in the United Kingdom.European UnionIntellectual PropertyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCyprus Launches One-Stop Business Support Centre, For Large InvestmentsCyprus has officially launched its Business Support Centre, a dedicated one-stop shop designed to support both Cypriot and foreign investors in establishing and expanding their operations on the island.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleCySEC Launches "CyTBOR" PlatformIt should be noted that, CyTBOR platform is available to trustees as of 17th of May 2022 and all respective parties as of 17th of June 2022.CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleExpiration Of Extension Period For Annual ReturnsOn Friday December 18th of 2020, the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of the Republic of Cyprus (DRCOR) announced...CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleLong Term Residency Permit In CyprusThird-country nationals residing in areas controlled by the Government of the Republic legally and continuously for the last five years prior to the submission of the application...CyprusImmigrationAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleSuspension Of New Crypto-Asset Service Provider Registrations In Anticipation Of EU MiCAR ImplementationThe Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on the 17th of October 2024, has announced that it will no longer accept new applications for the registration of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs).CyprusTechnologyAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleShipping FAQ's | Ship Registration Process In Cyprus & Annual RequirementsWhat is the Ship Registration Process in Cyprus? The ship registration process in Cyprus is relatively straightforward and efficient. It involves the following steps...CyprusTransportAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
ArticleESMA Recommendations To CySECFor the first time in its history ESMA, pursuant to Article 16(1) of the ESMA Regulation and in accordance with Article 30(4) of the ESMA Regulation, has issued two specific recommendations to CySEC.European UnionLaw Practice ManagementAGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC