Amendments to the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113: streamlining cross-border conversions
10 September 2024
Effective as of 15 March 2024, new legal provisions apply to Cyprus companies converting to companies in other EU Member States and vice versa.
Read MoreEU Commission revises Market Definition Notice for competition cases
23 February 2024
On 8 February 2024, the European Commission adopted a revised Market Definition Notice, reflecting new market realities and developments in the Commission’s case practice and EU case law.
Read More22 February 2024
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, announced on 21 February 2024, the decision of the Council of Ministers to abolish the annual levy of Euro 350, which was payable by all companies registered in Cyprus to the Registrar of Companies.
Read MoreGold Magazine The Mergers & Acquisitions Specialists & Consultants Issue
21 September 2023
Our Mergers & Acquisitions team discusses recent trends and much more in this month’s IMH Gold Magazine issue titled "Mergers & Acquisitions Specialists & Consultants".
Read MoreNew rules expand and upgrade the use of digital tools and processes in EU Company Law
19 April 2023
The European Commission has recently proposed a new Directive to make it easier for companies to use digital tools and processes in EU company law, including in Cyprus. This proposal is the second step of digitalisation for EU company law, building on the 2019 Digitalisation Directive (EU) 2019/1151.
Read More09 December 2022
The Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property of Cyprus announced its intention to strike off all registered Cyprus companies that have defaulted on payment of the annual levy for any year prior to 2022.
Read MoreInfectious or Contagious Disease Clause for Time Charter Parties 2022
24 August 2022
BIMCO issued the new Infectious or Contagious Disease Clause for Time Charter Parties 2022 replacing the 2015 Disease Clause to provide a revised standard clause for Time Charter Parties in cases of future pandemics and epidemics.
Read MoreProhibition 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 MoreHarris Kyriakides is recommended in the 2023 edition of IFLR 1000
22 September 2023
Harris Kyriakides is pleased to have been recognised as a leading firm in corporate and financial matters in the latest IFLR1000 edition.
Read MoreHarris Kyriakides is recommended in the 2022 edition of IFLR 1000
22 August 2022
We are happy to announce that Harris Kyriakides has been ranked once again as a recommended firm in the latest IFLR1000 edition.
Read More19 March 2024
We thank Walder Wyss for hosting yet another exceptional Transaction Summit 2024 in Zurich and Engelberg from 14 – 16 March.
Read MoreWalder Wyss Transaction Summit 2023
12 July 2023
We would like to thank WalderWyss for hosting an exceptional Transaction Summit 2023 in Zurich and Laax from 6 – 8 July.
Read MoreFrom our establishment almost half a century ago, we have forged a reputation as a leading practice in corporate work, with particular emphasis in mergers and acquisitions. In the course of the last decades, relying on teamwork, seeking innovation, accumulating experience and demonstrating tenacity, we have represented hundreds of clients in corporate transactions, almost all of which having a multijurisdictional element and relating to a variety of sectors.
Our areas of work include:
While we regularly advise many of the world’s largest companies, financial institutions, organisations and investors, we are also representing smaller entities that are not regularly engaged in such large scale deals. We always try to bring thoroughness, creativity and commitment to excellence to every matter, regardless of magnitude or level of complexity. In all aspects of our work, we remain true to our core beliefs of doing what is right for our clients’ best interests through a collaborative partnership that delivers results promptly and efficiently.
Follow us
1 Kinyra Street, 5th floor
1102 Nicosia
115 Faneromenis Avenue,
Antouanettas Building
6031 Larnaca
12 Platonos Street,
3027 Limassol
4 Nicou Nicolaidi & Kinyra,
2nd floor, 8011 Paphos
164A Georgiou Gourounia,
1st floor, 5289 Paralimni