CYPRUS

By Leo Zhang. The Republic of Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel and north of Egypt. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is also the third most populous island in the region and one of the area's most popular tourist destinations. Cyprus' strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa has helped shape its history throughout the centuries, making it not only a major eastern Mediterranean trading hub, but a reputable international business and financial...

EXPERT INSIGHTS 2020

Q: Compared with other jurisdictions, what is unique in your jurisdiction? Why should people put money there? Cyprus is a well established international business centre with   an efficient infrastructure, favourable tax and legal environment, safe and efficient international banks, experienced and well qualified lawyers, accountants and other professionalsA democratic and free society with a well established legal system. A good geographic position at the crossroads to Middle East, Eastern Europe and North Africa.A time zone enabling to work in the morning with China and the Far East and inthe afternoon with the West.Full membership of the EU and EURO Zone.Compliance with...

CORPORATE & FIDUCIARY JURISDICTION 2014