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Practical articles on Cyprus law, taxes, immigration, property and business — written by Olga Papadimitri.
REVIEW OF THE CHANGES INTRODUCED BY LAW 132(I)/2023
Following the amendments made to Law 132(I)/2023, new requirements for Real Estate Sale and Purchase Agreements apply to those signed after December 12, 2023. One of the…
Recent Amendments to Maternity and Parental Rights in Cyprus
Over the past five years, several amendments have been introduced to extend the rights and benefits of new mothers and parents in the workplace, aiming to promote a bett…
Current Regulations for Non-EU Real Estate Buyers in Cyprus
Non-EU citizens looking to purchase property in Cyprus must adhere to specific legal restrictions to maintain balance in the real estate market and safeguard local owner…
New Scheme for Cyprus Citizenship (Reduced years of residence in Cyprus)
With the introduction of a new scheme to obtain Cyprus Citizenship, Cyprus—a member of the EU—offers visa-free travel to over 170 countries worldwide, including the Sche…
Exams of Greek language approved by the Cyprus Government
The Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, through its Examinations Service, administers the following Greek language proficiency exams: 1. Greek Language Certif…
CYPRUS LAUNCHES NEW AMNESTY PROGRAM TO LEGALIZE UNAUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTIONS
Cyprus recently approved an Urban Amnesty Plan for unauthorized constructions, which took effect on September 13, 2024, and will be available until March 2025. This init…
Latest Changes in Law in Cyprus
In 2024, Cyprus has seen several significant legal changes across various domains: 1. Citizenship by Residency: Changes have been made to the conditions for acquiring Cy…
Main Changes in the Family Law in Cyprus (2022-2024)
Between 2022 and 2024, significant amendments were made to the Family Law in Cyprus. Key changes include: Between 2022 and 2024, significant amendments were made to the…
Legal consequences (criminal and/or civil) for foreign citizens purchasing Greek Cypriot owned property in the area of Cyprus occupied by Turkey (published by the Council of Ministers)
Legal consequences (criminal and/or civil) for foreign citizens purchasing Greek Cypriot owned property in the area of Cyprus occupied by Turkey. Foreign citizens are ca…
2023 TAX RETURN FILING HAS BEGAN
Access to electronic filing of tax returns is already open on the TAXISnet service. There are “some changes” to the system compared to previous years, the main purpose o…
AN EXTRACT OF THE 2024 ACTION PLAN AS PART OF A STRATEGY TO ATTRACT COMPANIES TO ACTIVATE AND/OR EXPAND THEIR ACTIVITIES IN CYPRUS
Implementation of the Blue Card Directive The Blue Card refers to the European Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purp…
AN EXTRACT OF THE 2024 ACTION PLAN AS PART OF A STRATEGY TO ATTRACT COMPANIES TO ACTIVATE AND/OR EXPAND THEIR ACTIVITIES IN CYPRUS: (Continuation)
MEASURES TO INCREASE HOUSING SUPPLY BASED ON THE “BUILD TO RENT” PRINCIPLE Conditions: (i) provision of real estate units (for example, top floor apartments), completed…