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Commercial , Corporate & Business services

We provide specialist advice on a comprehensive range of corporate, commercial and business related matters that are of significant importance to a company. Our services include the following:

  • Consultancy
  • Companies formation (international)
  • Redomiciliations
  • Branch registrations
  • Changes and obtainment of new certificates from Registrar of companies
  • Obtainment of certificates from Tax, Vies, S. Insurance departments
  • Mergers
  • Liquidations & Strike offs
  • Trademark registration
  • Fiduciary & Administration services
  • Bank account opening
  • Notarization and Legalization of documents

Immigration & Citizenship in Cyprus

We advise and act on behalf of our clients who wish to obtain the right to reside permanently in Cyprus, whether through Permanent residence permit, or through working permits. We also undertake temporary residence permits for third-country nationals who wish to extend their stay for more than three months.

  • Permanent residence permit
  • Working permit
  • Temporary residence

Real Estate

Buying property in Cyprus for personal use or for investment can be a daunting task. Our extensive experience in the field allows us to adequately advise and represent our clients in real estate matters. We provide a broad range of real estate related services including the following:

  • Investigation in Land the Registry for property details
  • Sale/Purchase Agreements drafting, stamping and filing with appropriate authorities
  • Property permit for foreigners by Council of Ministers
  • Ownership titles for property (for natural or legal person)
  • Complete procedure for the transfer/change of ownership titles to new owners (natural or legal person)

Real Estate –Asset Protection

Providing legal and procedural advice in real estate related matters and transactions, in Cyprus is one of our key practices. Cyprus has established itself as one of the premier real estate investment destinations in the Mediterranean and the EU due to the multiple business and lifestyle advantages on offer. Real estate transactions have been consistently and considerably rising for the past years as a result of considerable economic growth, new government incentives as well as increased activity in tourism, trade and manufacturing.

Our team is ready to advise its clients and has extensive and in-depth knowledge in advising and assisting both individual and corporate clients in real estate transactions whether those are made for investment purposes, relocation to Cyprus, commercial activities, establishing a corporate base or a new home. The firm’s real estate clients range from real estate funds to overseas investors across all sectors including commercial property, residential, hotels, retail and industrial. Building on our strong experience, the firm can also advise on disputes and litigation in relation to residential and commercial properties.

Our real estate advisory services include:

Legal Advice on Real Estate Transactions

Legal advice and general assistance for any kind of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, swaps and leases of immovable property. Provision of assistance on all land registry and local authority procedures, as well as local tax clearance procedures concerning properties situated in Cyprus. Preparation of the necessary agreements and other documentation and forms. Advising on direct and indirect acquisitions, disposal of assets, all types of leases and rental agreements involving both residential and commercial properties.

Corporate Holdings of Real Estate

Implementation of property holding structures, advising on corporate restructurings and re-organizations involving major real estate assets, advising on international real estate holdings by Cyprus or other international entities as well as asset protection through the establishment of trusts.

Advising on Landmark Projects

Provision of legal advice and assistance to major construction and development companies operating on the real estate field in Cyprus. Preparation and reviewing on all major real estate contracts including consultancy, sale, tenancy, service and management agreements.

Real Estate Tax

Advising on tax implications arising from real estate transactions and holding of real estate in Cyprus as well as matters relating to the payment of capital gains tax and VAT (Value Added Tax) on property both under acquisition and under lease.

Investment Advice

Advising entities and individuals purporting to invest in real estate and immovable property situated in Cyprus on all tax implications, required documentation, benefits and all legal matters.

Relocation of Corporate Headquarters to Cyprus

Our firm, through its network of associates, aims to provide a holistic one-stop shop for international corporations and entities wishing to relocate or establish a reliable business base in Cyprus, ranging from advice on initial real estate acquisitions or leases as well as general advice on workspace matters both private and shared flexible workspaces. Our professionals can offer comprehensive advice, including advice on tax matters for the establishment of real and fully-fledged offices Cyprus and the creation of substance.

Real Estate Disputes

Our team provides practical, commercially minded advice on all types of real estate disputes. Our team is capable of advising on the best forum to resolve the dispute quickly and proportionally whether that be through litigation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution.

Financial Services

We provide a great range of financial services spanning from accounting and book-keeping to social insurance services. All services are specially adapted to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs and include the following:

  • Accounting, Book-keeping, Auditing
  • Taxation and Tax planning
  • Vat preparation and submission of returns
  • Vies preparation and submission of returns
  • Social Insurance services

Investment Firm Licensing

We can consult you in the registration and procurement of any type of license relevant to the services you wish to offer within Cyprus which will also allow you to operate within the European Union. We have experience in the preparation of the licensing requirements to assist you obtain:

  • a Cyprus Investment Firm License from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
  • an E-Money (Electronic Money) or Payment Institution License from the Central Bank of Cyprus
  • a Fund Manager License (AIFM or UCITS Management Company) as well as a license or registration for Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) or UCITS funds from CySEC or any other EU Authority
  • a Banking License from the Central Bank of Cyprus or any other EU Authority

Investment Firm Financial Compliance

Whether you are a start-up investment firm or fund, a small firm without in-house compliance resources or a large one with a dedicated compliance team, we can support you by providing the necessary resources or filling in the gaps with deep technical insights. And as we have clients across the industry, we can provide consulting from a unique point of view and effective suggestions.

We devote the time to understand your business and strategy. We can work with you and offer tailored hands-on solutions, practical advice on regulations, or just someone to discuss regulatory matters and simplify complex issues for you.

You can either choose a full comprehensive support package where a specialist team will be assigned to provide ongoing support and solutions or an ad hoc arrangement where you reach out when a need arises, when workload is high or you have a new project/task.

Our clients trust us for:

  • Day-to-day operational issued and support on MiFID, MiFIR, EMIR-Refit, PRIIPS, SFTR, PSD, GDPT, FATCA, CRS, IORP II, IDD, AIFMD, UCITS Directive
  • Increasing spectrum of investment services (extending a license);
  • Obtaining cross-border provision of services permissions;
  • Establishing Companies, Branches, Tied Agents and Representative Offices;
  • Changes in Registrar of companies, certificates and legalizations;
  • Structuring and restructuring units and departments;
  • Procedures, Manuals and policies drafting, updating and/or redrafting;
  • Client Account Opening Questionnaires drafting and/or reviewing;
  • Compliance Monitoring Program drafting and/or review;
  • Evaluation and analysis of systems and controls;
  • Adjustments and changes to the organizational structure;
  • Suitability assessment of prospective personnel;
  • Reporting to and dealing with the Regulator;
  • Assistance and guidance with the preparation of annual/quarterly/monthly reports;
  • General strategic advice (related to regulatory matters);
  • Onsite inspections;
  • Assistance with clients’ complaints;
  • Regulatory update notifications;
  • Website and marketing material compliance reviews;
  • Assistance with updating regulatory Electronic Records;
  • Calculation of regulatory Annual Fees;
  • Regulatory Gap compliance analysis and impact assessment;
  • Compliance Health Checks; and
  • Thematic assurance reviews.

Intellectual Property

Our intellectual property team can assist you with a wide range of IP issues in the fields of Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs and Copyright.

Trade Marks – National, European Community, International

  • Registrations
  • Renewals
  • Recordals
  • Conversions
  • Registered Users/Licences
  • Oppositions
  • Provisional Refusals of International Registrations
  • Searching
  • Watching & Protecting
  • Transfrontier Measures

Patents - National, European Patent Convention, Patent Cooperation Treaty

  • National Phase – Validation
  • International Phase
  • Annuities
  • Recordals
  • Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC)
  • Searching

Industrial Designs

  • Registrations
  • Renewals
  • Recordals
  • Registered Users/Licences
  • Searching
  • Watching & Protecting

Copyright

Our Company offers the services of copyright contracts and legal opinions in relation to when your copyright is raised and whether you have a valid claim and can be afforded protection in relation to copyright infringement.

Employment Law

Our team is able to advise both employers and employees on issues relating to employment law. Employment raises a number of unique and complex matters and when problems do occur they can not only serve to be disruptive but also expensive. Our team approaches employment law with a pragmatic approach, helping you to balance employment with the wider commercial aspects which affect the business decisions you make.

Importantly, we know that if a client encounters problems in this area of law, it needs to be dealt with as swiftly as possible. Our goal is to provide speedy, exact advice which is accurate but, equally as important and cost effective as possible.

We can advise employers and employees on the following employment law issues:

  • Contracts of employment;
  • Restrictive covenants;
  • Self-employment and consultancy;
  • Company policies;
  • Maternity leave;
  • Grievance and disciplinary hearings;
  • In-house support on matters such as immigration, health and safety and human resources;
  • Corporate restructuring;
  • Crisis situations;
  • Specialist advice to management and senior executives;
  • Discrimination;
  • Dismissal;
  • Whistle blowing;
  • Harassment;

Immigration Law

Our Firm is able to provide our individual and corporate clients with legal advice and assistance on all matters relating to immigration law. Among others, our services include:

  • Immigration permits;
  • Permanent residence permits;
  • Employment permits;
  • Citizenship applications;
  • Visas

Banking

Our Banking department may proper guide and assist in any Bank issue as follows:

  • Bank account opening
  • Assistance with numerous banks in Cyprus and abroad
  • On-going professional support and administration
  • Multiple banking solutions

Specialized Legal Services

Our team of in-house lawyer can assist and support you with the following legal services:

  • Legal Opinion on Commercial and Corporate Issues
  • Inheritance/Will (including the drafting and execution)
  • Probate Administration
  • Court orders
  • Interim and Prohibitory injunctions