The Special Contribution for Defence rate on the interest income received by Cyprus tax resident domiciled individuals from corporate bonds has been reduced from 30% to 3%. The above amendment to the Special Contribution for Defence Law (“The Law”) was published in the Official Government Gazette on 26 June 2019. According to the amendment of…
We are proud to announce that all our trainee lawyers have succeeded in their professional examinations for admission to the Cyprus Bar Association. Yioulia Svana, Marissa Ferentintou, Ioanna Mesimeri and Loukiana Protopapa joined us last year as law graduates and during their training contracts with Areti Charidemou & Associates LLC have worked at the Property…
The Government of Cyprus issued its first ever 15 year bond at 2.75%. The EUR 1bn Bond was oversubscribed more than 8 times! The Republic of Cyprus, successfully launched a first ever 15-year bond, due 26 February 2034, the longest in its history. The EUR1bn bond carries a coupon of 2.75%. Citi, Goldman Sachs and…
The Cyprus Cabinet approved a series of changes in the Cyprus Investment Programme in order to make the Cyprus Investment Programme even more targeted and trustworthy, Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said. the Minister pointed out the mandatory contribution to the Foundation for Research and Innovation to further encourage the creation of an eco-system of business…
Cyprus is in the process of adopting and publishing the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the provisions of the EU Anti -Tax Avoidance Directive (“ATAD”), which was approved by the EU Commission in 2016. EU Anti -Tax Avoidance Directive (“ATAD”) creates a minimum level of protection against corporate tax avoidance…
Cyprus has recently introduced an advantageous Filming Scheme providing proving tax incentives for film production companies. Cash Rebate Rebate of up to 25%-35% on eligible expenditures incurred in Cyprus. The amount granted will depend on the score of the production at the cultural test. The rebate will be given once filming is completed, on receipt…
