Specialising in developing and implementing tax-efficient structures for international transactions and cross-border mandates, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC‘s tax team excels in both daily tax advisory and litigation. The team focus on headquartering and advising on substance requirements, cross-border investment structures, the tax implications of employment matters, advising high-net-worth individuals on personalised tax solutions, advising corporations on tax advice and compliance. The ’highly responsive’ that offers ‘exceptional client service’ is jointly led by Elias Neocleous, Kyriacos Xenophontos and Kyriaki Stinga.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice stands out for its speed, reliability, and exceptional client service. They anticipate challenges, provide strategic solutions, and handle complex matters with efficiency and care.’
- ‘The team is proactive, communicative, and consistently delivers high-quality results under pressure.’
- ‘Elena Christodoulou is professional, positive, and exceptionally organised. She provides clear, timely advice and ensures seamless communication in complex matters.’
- ‘Fabian Cabeza is responsive and dedicated, always going the extra mile to support clients effectively.’
- ‘Caring and understanding professionals who go beyond expectations. Alexis Christodoulou is highly experienced and always available to advise clients accurately.’
- ‘Elias Neocleous and Elena Christodoulou are exceptional practitioners, combining expertise with client focus.’
Key clients
- Made.com
- Mintra Holding AS (Norway)
- Invel Real Estate Partners
- Airbnb
- Booking.com
- Limassol Marina
- KKCG Group
- Allwyn Group
- Bloomberg
- Avanti Communication Group Plc
- Prodea Investments
- Huawei Technologies
Work highlights
Advised a charitable foundation on Cyprus Income Tax Law exemptions in line with international conventions, including the interaction between Cyprus’s tax regime and immunities under the Vienna Convention.
Advised on a complex cross-border funding structure, providing detailed tax analysis of jurisdiction-specific and treaty-based implications, with a particular focus on withholding taxes applicable to dividend distributions, interest payments, and deemed interest components.
Advised a Cyprus tax-resident technology company operating a cross-border B2B licensing model on the application of Cyprus tax rules for Intellectual Property developed locally, including an in-depth assessment of the classification of qualifying intangible assets.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Elias Neocleous; Kyriacos Xenophontos; Kyriaki Stinga
Other key lawyers
Elena Christodoulou; Fabian Cabeza; Alexis Christodoulou