The Cyprus IP Box is a special tax status given by discretion by the Cyprus Income Tax Office for companies which develop their own software or applications...

Welcome to the new alternative to European Financial Centres; the Middle East! With the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and most commonly referred to Dubai, the Middle East...

Entrepreneurs considering relocation to the UAE will find a sophisticated corporate infrastructure with clear regulations and structured processes. From company formation requirements and banking procedures...

A Capital Statement is the tool used by the Cyprus Income Tax Office to Identify Undeclared Income (mainly from Directors or Owners of Cyprus Companies or Self Employed Persons).

This article should be read in conjunction with the article "Cyprus Investment Firms - Changes to Capital Requirements and Reporting".

For any business, a brand name is more than just a name—it represents your reputation, trustworthiness, and market value.

Over the last few years, Cyprus has been characterized by many as the most attractive place in the world to start or carry out international activities.

A new Chainalysis report reveals that over $457 billion in potentially taxable cryptocurrency activity occurred globally in 2025, with significant implications for crypto holders and traders in Cyprus. While frameworks like OECD's CARF and EU's DAC8 extend reporting requirements to crypto-asset service providers, substantial portions of DeFi, peer-to-peer transfers, and private wallet holdings remain outside their scope, creating critical compliance gaps that blockchain analytics must fill.

Few weeks ago it was announced that some service providers in Cyprus and some physical persons have been assisting sanctioned persons bypassing them.

Beyond tax benefits, ease of doing business and low set up costs, lie the natural and historical beauties of this beautiful island in the Mediterranean sea!

There seems to be a confusion as to which profits or losses are eligible during the own funds calculations. The below illustration aims to simplify the process...

Cyprus has completed the technical requirements for Schengen accession, but political approval remains pending. What would membership mean for residence permits, visa issuance, and cross-border mobility—and what common misconceptions about tax residency need to be addressed before businesses and individuals plan their next move?

Cyprus has fundamentally altered its corporate tax residence rules, effective January 2026, creating automatic tax residency for all Cyprus-incorporated companies unless a double tax treaty explicitly provides otherwise.

The UAE fully complies with international tax laws and regulations and off course with the notion of management and control in order to determine whether a legal person / company should be subject to local UAE tax.

On average, the incorporation of a CY company takes approximately 15 to 20 business days to complete the registration via the expedite route option, provided that all necessary documents are correctly submitted.

In this article we will explain why Cyprus Investment Firm structures are so popular that hundreds of such companies are relocating to Cyprus. To understand how Investment Firms...

To provide a solid, workable solution to the UK non domiciled persons, following the surprising move of the UK tax authorities to tax them on their worldwide income.

Recent global mobility data confirms that the Republic of Cyprus passport continues to be one of the world’s most powerful travel documents.

For any business, a brand name is more than just a name—it represents your reputation, trustworthiness, and market value.

The EU AI Act officially entered into force on August 1, 2024, marking a historic milestone in digital regulation. However, businesses should note that the Act follows a phased implementation timeline...