The Republic of Cyprus (‘Cyprus’) is an established financial centre and thriving business hub, with a vast array of investment opportunities in key growth sectors of the economy. The island’s ideal strategic location, advanced infrastructure and high quality of life are key reasons to relocate and live on the island but are also at the heart of an investor’s choice to invest in Cyprus.
The island is an ideal investment gateway to the European Union (‘EU’), as well as a portal for investment outside the EU, particularly into the Middle East, India and China. As a member of the wider EU and Eurozone community, Cyprus ensures safety and stability for investors, while also offering them market access to more than 500 million EU citizens. The local infrastructure is ideally suited for business people who need to get things done. Thanks to its modern road network, extensive port facilities and two new international airports, travel and transport in and beyond Cyprus is fast, efficient and cost-effective.
The competitive advantages of Cyprus as an international financial centre are significantly enriched by a secure and straightforward legal and regulatory framework, based on English common law principles. Offering foreign businesses a familiar and reliable framework within which to operate, Cyprus’ legal system is also fully compliant with the EU, the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), OECD, FATCA, the Financial Stability Forum laws and regulations and EU AML directives.
Further, Cyprus maintains a stable and attractive tax regime, which offers a wide range of incentives and advantages for both legal and natural persons. This tax regime is fully compliant with EU, OECD and international laws and regulations. Providing access to an extensive network of more than 60 Double Tax Treaties, and maintaining a corporate tax rate of 12.5%, one of the lowest in the EU, Cyprus offers international investors and domestic businesses confidence to invest, grow and prosper.
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