IN continuation of our previous Tax Update on the 1st of March 2016, the law firm of G. Vrikis & Associates LLC would like to inform you that following the completion of the relevant ratification procedures in both Cyprus and Bahrain, the double tax treaty between the two countries has entered into force on 26...Read More

AS of the 24th of May 2014, Cyprus and Latvia have signed a Double Tax Treaty between the two countries. The Double Tax Treaty has been subsequently published in the Cyprus Official Gazette on the 3rd June 2016.Read More

As daily life is becoming more and more integrated with the digital world, invariably the business and work environment has followed suit. Under Cyprus Law, personal data is safeguarded and protected under the Processing of Personal Data (Protection of the Individual) Law of 2001 (as amended).Read More

Introduction The key starting point when reviewing an Employment issue which has arisen, is to always establish whether the “employer-employee” relationship was established between the persons concerned; this is due to the fundamental factor that all relevant Laws which govern employment issues in Cyprus refer to rights andRead More

Introduction to Relevant Laws Under Cyprus Law, there are three main Acts which govern the field of Wills and Succession. These are as follows:Read More

Introduction The appointment of a Chairman to preside over a Shareholders’ Meeting is usually a straight-forward affair. The Chairman’s role is, in general, to maintain peace and order during the meeting, ensure that the proper procedures are being followed and the matters discussed remain within the defined agenda forRead More

The law firm of G. Vrikis & Associates LLC would like to inform you that in accordance with the Decree issued by the Council of Ministers regarding the imposition of a fee for the issuance of a tax ruling in late April 2016, the Tax Authorities have now announced further details in relation to the...Read More

Introduction A usual occurrence for practicing corporate lawyers, as well as persons involved in the day-to-day running of companies and corporations, is an enquiry from shareholders to the effect whether they can propose the appointment of directors which they think best to act as such.Read More

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter “CySEC“) has issued a circular to Cyprus Investment Firms (hereinafter “CIFs“) which are under its regulatory framework, regarding the provision of services in relation to binary options.Read More

Cyprus Law governing Trademarks Trademarks in Cyprus are governed by the Trademarks Law, Cap. 268 (as this has been amended from time to time) (the “Law”), and includes relevant rules and regulations issued under the provisions of the said Law.Read More