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Abolishment of Annual Levy
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, announced on 21 February 2024, the decision of the Council of Ministers to abolish the annual levy of Euro 350, which was payable by all companies registered in - Read More...
IMH issue on Compliance & Regtech
Harris Kyriakides offers a comprehensive set of solutions for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, ensuring a seamless journey through the ever-changing regulatory landscape. Our team of legal and compliance experts provides practical AML Compliance advice on - Read More...
Cyprus Register of Beneficial Owners – Final deadline and return of fines
Further to the recent turbulence which arose as a result of the lapse of the deadline for the submission of details of the beneficial owners of companies with the Cyprus Register of Beneficial Owners (the - Read More...
EU implements world’s first green bond standards
European Union lawmakers approved new voluntary standards for companies issuing green bonds, opening up new opportunities for issuers and investors to tackle greenwashing.
EU establishes the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and enacts the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (the AMLR)
In response to the evolving challenges of money laundering and the financing of terrorism, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament announced a significant milestone on 17 January 2024, shaping the future - Read More...
Data Protection Day 2024
Each year, on the same significant date, we observe Data Protection Day, commemorating the anniversary of the opening for signature of Convention 108, a pivotal global agreement on data protection.
European Union adopts its 12th package of financial sanctions against the Russian Federation
The European Union has implemented its 12th package of financial sanctions against the Russian Federation, effective immediately as of 18 December 2023. This latest set of measures significantly impacts businesses with ties to Russia and - Read More...
The European Union puts forward proposal for a new Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
On the 13th of December 2023, after months of intense negotiations between the European Commission (EC), European Parliament (EP) and EU governments (Council) on sweeping reforms to EU rules on anti-money laundering and countering the - Read More...
Nomiko Vima December 2023 Issue
The Cyprus Bar Association has just published the December 2023 Issue of Nomiko Vima. In this issue, our partner Nicolas Kyriakides and Georgia Onoufriou talk about the law regulating lobbying in Cyprus which will enter - Read More...
Harris Kyriakides proudly supports the third Annual Symposium of Procedural Law Unit
Harris Kyriakides proudly supports the third Annual Symposium of Procedural Law Unit.
Lobbyists Register: A Step Towards Transparency in Decision-Making Processes
The landscape of public decision-making processes is undergoing a seismic shift with the initiation of the Lobbyists Register by the Independent Authority Against Corruption. This pivotal step, effective from Monday, November 27, marked a significant - Read More...
New legislation on remote work
The recent Law on remote work, passed by the Cyprus Parliament on 16/11/2023, regulates the rights and obligations of both employees and employers in the context of telecommuting.