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Cyprus Estate planning in view of the new European Succession Regulation
As of 17 August 2015, Cyprus laws will be subject to the provisions of the new European Succession Regulation 650/2012 (the “European Succession Regulation”). The purpose of this European Succession Regulation is to simplify - Read More...
Residence permits for employees in international companies
The Civil Registry and Migration Department has announced the implementation of a modern and simplified process of third country nationals who are already employed or wish to be employed at international companies, i.e. companies where - Read More...
New incentives for Cyprus citizenship
The Ministry of Interior announced the new criteria for granting Cyprus citizenship with exceptional naturalization to foreign investors, as approved on 19.3.2014 by the Council of Ministers, in an effort to further promote foreign - Read More...
Enforcement of Alimony/Maintenance orders by Cyprus Family Courts
Cyprus law recognises an obligation of parents to support their husband/wife if they have custody of their children, through an alimony/maintenance order issued by the Cyprus Family Court. It has recently introduced new rules - Read More...
Buying property in Cyprus made easier for non EU citizens
In an effort to boost the property market and enhance the attractiveness of Cyprus for foreign investment, Cyprus has implemented measures that allow for citizens of non EU countries to acquire more than one - Read More...
Harris Kyriakides advises Larnaca Municipality on the Evanthia Pierides trust
Harris Kyriakides has been retained by the Larnaca Municipality to advise on the lawfulness of the proposed conversion of the old Larnaca Hospital to the new town hall of Larnaca. The old Larnaca Hospital was - Read More...
Cyprus implements scheme for swift electronic entry visas for Ukrainian citizens
In September 2012, Cyprus has implemented a scheme enabling electronic entry visas for Ukrainian citizens. Electronic visa provides for a single entry in Cyprus within 6 months for a period up to 90 days. This - Read More...
Rapid procedures for Cyprus residence permits to investors
On 23 August 2012, the Cyprus Ministry of Interior has issued a new framework that embraces an accelerated procedure for granting residence permits to applicants investing in Cyprus. The new framework emphasizes the need for - Read More...
High net worth individuals eligible for Cyprus citizenship
The Cyprus Government continues to consider high net worth investors making substantial investments in Cyprus under special circumstances for granting passport or citizenship. In this respect, the Ministry of Interior has recently approved new criteria - Read More...
Fast track residence permits for purchasers of immovable property in Cyprus
The Government of Cyprus has introduced a new policy which provides favourable treatment on applications of third country nationals who purchase private residence in Cyprus, the value of which is equal to or above the - Read More...
Family Courts are given powers to grant remedies against non spouses
According to recent decision of the Supreme Court of Cyprus, Family Courts will now have jurisdiction to deal with property disputes, between couples, which concern any contribution of the parties to any property, even - Read More...