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Corporate & Commercial Law

The favourable Cypriot tax regime and the extensive network of double-taxation treaties have enabled Cyprus to be an ideal base for non-European Union companies seeking to exploit the EU market, as well as for EU companies seeking to expand their global horizons.

We provide, inter alia, the following services:

• Company formation, acquisition and sale of companies in Cyprus and abroad;
• Corporate re-organizations;
• Advice on corporate governance issues;
• Company winding up petitions;
• Contract claims;
• Bankruptcy and insolvency services;
• Re-domiciliation of companies in and out of Cyprus;
• Various ancillary services.

Transactional and advisory services

Furthermore, we provide transactional and advisory services across a wide range of matters and industry sectors.

Banking & Finance

We have extensive experience and provide specialised advice on the Cyprus law aspects of loan and security transactions. We assist our clients on all aspects of secured and unsecured credit arrangements such as corporate loans, facilities to trade, project and acquisitions financing as well as loan re-structuring.

Our team is experienced in advising clients on a wide range of banking and finance transactions including:

• Domestic and cross-border loan and security transactions;
• Refinancing of existing debts;
• Financing of international trade, including letters of credit, negotiable instruments and related matters;
• Guarantees and indemnities.

International Tax Planning

Cyprus became an independent sovereign republic in 1960 after 82 years of British Rule on the island and under its Constitution it has a Presidential system of government.  It is one of the most reputable low tax jurisdictions in the European Union due to the very favourable tax regime that the island-nation offers.

Though the offshore company status was abolished as from January 1, 2003, the favourable tax regime for the international investor has been maintained. In addition, the liberalisation of investments coming from non-EU countries and the abolition of maximum and minimum participation percentages in investments in almost all the sectors of the economy has transformed Cyprus into a major destination for the location of international holding companies and worldwide investments.

We advise on the regulatory framework governing international transactions and the related fiscal considerations including the substantial tax advantages and other reliefs and benefits which derive from Cyprus’ domestic tax regime and from its more than fifty double tax treaties that are currently in place. We provide nominee shareholders, local professional directors and secretary, registered office address, as well as accounting and audit services.

Our team of professionals will be delighted to provide further information or any clarifications you may require based on your specific circumstances.

Immigration Law

Koumenides Stylianou LLC provides the full spectrum of services pertaining to matters relating to immigration law, citizenship applications, permanent residence permits, applications for immigration permits, and employment permits.  These services are provided for both corporate clients as well as for physical persons.

Eco Friendly

Koumenides Stylianou LLC adheres to a policy of protecting the environment thus contributing, in our own small way, to conserving earth’s resources.  We use recyclable paper and generally try to minimise the use of consumables and paper by avoiding unnecessary printing.