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Taxes & Fees When Buying Property in Cyprus – 2025 Guide

Real Estate Law

Taxes & Fees When Buying Property in Cyprus – 2025 Guide

Taxes and Fees When Buying Property in Cyprus – Complete Guide Cyprus has become an increasingly popular destination for foreigners buying real estate, thanks to its low cost of living, high quality of lifestyle, favourable permanent residency policy through property acquisition, and status as one of the top retirement destinations in Europe. One of the… Read More

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Share pledge agreement

Company & Corporate Law

What is a share pledge agreement under Cyprus law.

Under Cyprus law, a pledge of shares refers to the granting of a security interest in shares of a company as collateral for a debt or other obligation. It involves the transfer of legal title of the shares to the creditor (pledgee) while the economic ownership and voting rights generally remain with the pledgor (debtor)…. Read More

2 min
Residence permits for visitors in Cyprus – Visitor Residence Permit.

Immigration & Residency

Residence permits for visitors in Cyprus – Visitor Residence Permit.

Non EU citizens have the right to reside in Cyprus for more than 3 months on a Visitor Residence Permit. The key requirement is to show that they have in their possession stable or adequate income deriving from abroad. The term “adequate income” means a minimum deposited amount of EUR 10,000 for every adult and… Read More

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Trademark registration in Cyprus. The legal framework.

Intellectual Property Law

Trademark registration in Cyprus. The legal framework.

Introduction Trademarks are a symbol of the identity of your business. The original names, phrases, symbols, logos, and designs that you create for your business help to identify your products and services. Consumers will be able to distinguish your offerings from that of competing businesses largely thanks to memorable trademarks. The visibility of a trademark… Read More

9 min
The European trademark changes name!

Intellectual Property Law

The European trademark changes name!

On 23 March 2016, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) will change its name to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), as set out in the Amending Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2015/2424 of the European Parliament and the Council). At the same time, the Community trade mark (CTM) will become the European… Read More

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