Cyprus adopted the European Union Mergers Directive which allows the companies to engage into an approved reorganization scheme. Under an approved reorganization scheme the companies can obtain tax benefits which otherwise they would not – these are to be exempted…
CYPRUS VAT DIARY – Main Obligations and Deadlines In this VAT newsletter we outline the main obligations and deadlines deriving from the direct VAT (Value Added Tax) legislation in Cyprus. It is of great importance to adhere to all obligations…
Conclusion: As you can see from the above calculations the effective tax exposure of the Company will be anywhere from 2.5% Corporation Tax to 7.3% Corporation Tax depending mainly whether the asset was acquired or developed internally as well…
In the financial services sector in UK the word BREXIT is a synonym of uncertainty and risk. Uncertainty combined with a lower risk appetite decreases business investment, hiring new staff and a re-assessment of the cash and cost control of…
General obligations of a Cyprus Company Given the increasing regulations and compliance/reporting requirements set by the Authorities in the last years, it is now even more important to ensure that your Cyprus Company is fulfilling its obligations deriving from the…
Corporate Information Shares and Corporate Governance Minimum number of directors: One Nationality requirements for directors: None Corporate directors permitted: Yes Minimum number of shareholders: One Maximum number of shareholders: Fifty Nationality restrictions on shareholders: None Company secretary required: Yes…
VAT on goods (When is considered IN-OUT scope of Cyprus VAT) 1. Intra-community Sale of Goods i.e. within EU borders When a Cyprus company sells goods which are physically located in Cyprus to an EU VAT registered company…
Why Choosing Cyprus for International Trusts (CIT) The Cyprus International Trust regime enables non-tax residents of Cyprus to create a Trust in Cyprus and enjoy the highest possible degree of asset protection and create estate planning internationally along with the…
TREATY SHOPPING FOR LICENSING STRUCTURES – MINIMISE TAX EXPOSURE ON LICENSING INCOME TO AS LOW AS 0% – MAXIMUM 15% One major issue in licensing structures where license fees are paid between related parties is arms length pricing. Anti avoidance…
Year end checklist – TAX- VAT Planning can definetely be a holiday wish this season Tax and VAT in Cyprus are always changing and this year specifically it’s more important than ever for Cyprus Companies to better plan their…