Sanctions Screening: A Best Practice Guide

Sanction lists are growing daily and sanctions published by the multiple different issuing bodies don’t always align. Coupled with this, the definition of sanctions is broadening and is becoming more open to interpretation, making it more difficult than ever for businesses to effectively identify and manage sanctions risk. This best practice guide on sanctions screening […]

The Cyprus Holding Company Advantage

Although their function has changed throughout the years, holding companies have always been crucial components of the business landscape and the world economy. The emergence and adaptations of the concept of holding companies have come a long way from the days of the Theodore Roosevelt administration and Rockefeller’s business establishments. Although sometimes thought of negatively […]

Marina ZevedeouCEO, Aspen Trust Group

Intellectual Property Rights Company. Securing the intangible asset and Tax advantages.

IP company in Cyprus. Cyprus combines protection provided by EU and the International Regime of IP protection, after the agreements signed by the Republic of Cyprus. At the same time the tax regime of Cyprus provides important exemptions from the income tax arising from the use of Intellectual Property rights, something that is hard to find in other jurisdictions. […]

Andreas GeorgiouManaging Director, SPL Audit (Cyprus) Limited

The Intellectual Property Law of Cyprus Is the Ideal Next Step in IP Protection

Intellectual Property Law / June 9, 2020 Through the establishment of the Statute of Monopolies in 1624 and the Statute of Anne in 1710, Intellectual property (IP) evolved into valuable assets to businesses, whereas previously they had been afforded little to no legal protection. The creation of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 1967 cemented IP rights on an international level. Since […]

Marina ZevedeouCEO, Aspen Trust Group

Aspen Trust Group joins IR as the exclusive Corporate Services Member in Cyprus

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Marina Zevedeou of Aspen Trust Group. Marina has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Services Member in Cyprus. The Aspen Trust Group delivers international tax management solutions through our personalized range of professional services. From international tax planning and financial management to […]

Marina ZevedeouCEO, Aspen Trust Group

Demetris Demetriades features in Real Estate 2020, released by Global Legal Group

Private entrepreneurs and institutional investors have consistently been choosing Cyprus as part of their investment portfolio. Interested in investing in Real Estate in Cyprus? Then, don’t miss our contribution in the latest International Comparative Legal Guides to: Real Estate 2020, released by Global Legal Group.   READ MORE HERE

Demetris DemetriadesManaging Partner, Andreas Demetriades & Co LLC

Do I have to pay VAT on my house purchase or transfer fees? By Demetris Demetriades in Cyprus in Style Magazine…

Do I have to pay VAT? Bearing in mind that VAT can be as high as 19% and is added on top of the purchase price, this is something that any home buyer should look into before buying their dream house. VAT is chargeable on the first sale of new buildings or parts of buildings, […]

Demetris DemetriadesManaging Partner, Andreas Demetriades & Co LLC