Prohibition of providing Russian oil by European ships
29 June 2022
The EU has approved six packages of sanctions in response to Russia's unprecedented and unprovoked military offense against Ukraine. The measures are aimed at limiting the Kremlin's ability to finance the war and cause clear economic and political costs to Russia and to Russian individuals who are connected to the regime.
Read MoreEU Commission issues ESG proposal regarding corporate sustainability due diligence
08 June 2022
On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (the Proposal), aiming to apply cross-sectoral mandatory obligations on companies to implement robust processes to manage human rights, governance and environment risks within their own business and value chains.
Read MoreEstablishment of the Commercial Court and Admiralty Court
17 May 2022
The establishment of the Commercial Court and Admiralty Court and the modernization of the justice system.
Read MoreNew scheme on fast track business activation in Cyprus
22 February 2021
The Fast Track Business Activation mechanism was approved by the Council of Ministers on 3rd of September 2020.
Read MoreExtension of the imposition of fees for the late submissions with the Cyprus Registrar of Companies
30 January 2020
The Cyprus Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver announced on 18th December 2019, that the imposition of a charge on the late submission of forms, as set out in the Companies Law, is postponed from the 18th December 2019 until the 21st April 2020.
Read MoreCyprus Regulates Official Translations
11 July 2019
Cyprus has enacted a new law on the Registration and Regulation of the Services of Sworn Translators, which establishes the Registry of Sworn Translators and regulates official translations and related certifications.
Read MoreSimplified Online Tools for Companies
24 June 2019
Recent European legislation makes it easier and cheaper to set up a company as well as registering branches or filing documents, especially in cross border operations.
Read MoreBusiness Insolvency Directive – A second chance for involvent but honest businesses
12 June 2019
Recent European legislation is giving reputable bankrupt entrepreneurs a second chance and makes it easier for viable enterprises in financial difficulties to access preventive restructuring frameworks at an early stage to prevent insolvency.
Read More02 April 2019
Article 30 of the 4th European Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system.
Read MoreAnnouncement by the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver
20 March 2019
Read MoreBroadened blacklist of Tax Havens
19 March 2019
Read MorePreparation of audited Financial Statements by individuals
21 August 2018
Read MoreImportant Revisions Of The Cyprus Companies Law (CAP.113)
09 July 2018
Read MoreVirtual corporate governance in Cyprus – what Boards of Cyprus companies need to know
12 May 2020
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and its related public health concerns, Cyprus companies will need to consider whether to hold Board meetings or general meetings remotely.
Read More16 August 2018
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Read MoreHarris Kyriakides advises Larnaca Municipality on the Evanthia Pierides trust
17 December 2012
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