Cyprus: Compliance

Cyprus companies are frequently used in international business structures, holding arrangements and cross-border investments. In this context, nominee shareholder arrangements remain a familiar and legitimate feature...

The EU's Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) requires equal pay for equal work and work of equal value, assessed through four factors...

Launching a high-risk business in sectors like iGaming, crypto, fintech, or adult entertainment requires strategic corporate structuring from the outset. This comprehensive guide examines how jurisdiction selection, ownership transparency, payment flows, and compliance preparation directly impact licensing approval, banking access, and long-term operational stability in heavily scrutinized industries.

In recent years, Cyprus has evolved from a traditionally low-tax jurisdiction into a fully compliant and strategically positioned international business hub.

In 2026, more business owners from Europe, the UK, Australia, Canada and the Middle East are considering Cyprus as a tax base and are relocating their operations to the island.

The regulatory landscape for Cyprus Investment Firms is becoming increasingly demanding, with regulators placing greater emphasis on effective governance, robust compliance frameworks...

A Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) is usually a foreign subsidiary controlled by local shareholders (often >50% ownership by residents of the parent company's country).

In September 2025, the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (the "DRCIP") issued two important announcements outlining new obligations for companies and partnerships in Cyprus.

In 2025, elite entrepreneurs are strategically relocating to what's now called the "triangle of choice": Dubai, Cyprus, and Athens. This sophisticated movement represents far more than a simple search for lower taxes...