Enforcing EU rights in Cyprus
The question often arises: How can a Cypriot citizen enforce rights stemming from European Union law in Cyprus? There are a number of ways that EU law can be...
The rights of borrowers
In an interview to journalist Christodoulos Christodoulou (CYBC 2, Biz-Εμείς, 09/05/2014), Christophoros Christophi explains the rights of consumers that made loans from commercial banks in view of the haircut and...
NEW DOUBLE TAX TREATY BETWEEN CYPRUS AND UKRAINE
Following the ratification of the new treaty by the Government of Cyprus on the 22nd of March 2013, the Ukrainian parliament has proceeded with the ratification the new double tax...
INCREASE IN THE CORPORATE TAX RATE
With effect from 1 January 2013 the corporate tax rate has been increased from 10% to 12,5%. Transfer and carry forward of tax losses by credit institutions With effect from...
CASH RESTRICTIONS MEASURES
The Minister of Finance, in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 4 and 5 of the restrictive measures in trade in Case of Emergency Act of 2013, upon the recommendation of...
UPDATE ON THE CYPRUS ECONOMY
Cyprus reached a €10bn bailout deal with international lenders on Monday (25/03/2013) morning. The deal avoids a levy on bank accounts but will force large losses on big deposits in the island’s two...
THE CYPRUS PARLIAMENT REJECTED THE DEAL OF DEPOSIT TAX
The decision of the Cyprus Parliament to reject the bailout deal on Tuesday night has proven the trustworthiness of Cyprus as a major financial center sending out the signal that...
