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The EU Blue Card in Cyprus: Recent Developments and Benefits
During 2024 the House of Representatives enacted a key amendment to the Aliens and Immigration Law (Cap. 105), aligning Cyprus law with Directive (EU) 2021/1883

Major Updates to the Beneficial Owners Register Framework
The Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (DRCIP) has recently announced important changes to the implementation framework of the Register of Beneficial

Establishing a University Branch in Cyprus: Proposed Changes in the Legal Framework
As Cyprus looks to expand its educational landscape and aims to become a hub for higher education, reforms to the legal framework surrounding the establishment

Buying a Business: Tax Covenants in Sale and Purchase Agreements
As I’m currently working on an interesting transaction for the sale of a well-established business, the question of tax liabilities and how these will be

GDPR Compliance: Independent Investigations
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus recently announced the launch of an independent investigation in the controversial case of photos of children in

Cyprus Citizenship: Greek Language & Knowledge of Cyprus Culture Exams
The Government of Cyprus has recently introduced substantial changes to the legal framework for naturalization of non-Cyprus nationals who apply for citizenship on the basis

5% VAT for First Time Home Buyers: New Application Procedure
The Tax Department announced a New Application Procedure. As of May 27, 2024, the submission of the affirmation for a Reduced VAT Rate of 5%

GDPR: PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION – DOS & DON’TS, TIPS & TRICKS – Part 3
Welcome to the final part of our article series on Personal Data Protection. We’ve so far outlined the concept of Personal Data, the GDPR and

GDPR – DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS & LAWFUL BASES OF PROCESSING: Part 2
Data Subject Rights Pursuant to the GDPR, a Data Subject is afforded specific rights in relation to its Personal Data collected and processed by a