Why Cyprus?

The Republic of Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean located at the cross-roads of Europe and Middle East. Cyprus is an attractive business hub, and numerous international corporate groups have established their holding entities or headquarters in Cyprus

WHY CYPRUS?

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Low corporate tax and efficient tax system: Cyprus’ corporate income tax rate of 12.5%, and the OECD includes Cyprus on the White List of jurisdictions that have substantially implemented the internationally agreed tax standard on transparency and exchange of information.

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over 60 double taxation agreements, including with the UK, the US, Canada, India, China, Switzerland and the UAE.

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A common law jurisdiction, providing an established, stable legislative framework. Cyprus’ close links to Great Britain as a result of being part of the British Empire (it was a British Crown Colony until achieving independence in 1960) mean that its legal and judicial system is very much aligned with that of the United Kingdom.

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Cyprus’ legislation is compliant with the European Union legislation. European Union directives are fully transposed into local legislation and European Union regulations have direct effect and full application in Cyprus.

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Foreign sourced dividends are generally exempt from tax in Cyprus, when received by a Cypriot tax resident company.