The Norwegian Business Association Cyprus in collaboration with the Cyprus International Businesses Association, organised an event at the Four Seasons Hotel, in Limassol with speaker Tim Dodson the Executive Vice President, of Statoil entitled “Statoil – a major supplier of gas to Europe” on Tuesday 11th October 2016. Statoil is an international energy company with […]
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CIBA members and guests welcomed Mr. Spyros Kokkinos, the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver, to inform them on the recent and forthcoming developments at the Company Registrar Office and their impact on the international businesses and their professional advisors on Tuesday 27th September 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol. The full presentation […]
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The Council of Ministers approved on September 13 the revised scheme for granting Cypriot citizenship to non–Cypriot entrepreneurs/ investors. In statements to the press on September 14, Minister of Finance Harris Georgiades noted that the revision of the scheme aims to encourage real investments that would benefit the economy, Cyprus News Agency reports. The government, […]
Read MoreREVISED SCHEME FOR CITIZENSHIP TO NON-CYPRIOT INVESTORS
ESA Open Invitation To Tender – AO8770 Title: FIRST CALL FOR OUTLINE PROPOSALS UNDER THE PLAN FOR EUROPEAN COOPERATING STATES (PECS) IN CYPRUS Open Date: 19/09/2016 Closing Date: 11/11/2016 13:00:00 Reference Nr.: 16.179.03 Prog. Ref.: PECS CYPRUS press-release-greek-esa-cyprus-ecs-agreement-pecs-1st-call-19092016 esa_corporate_presentation_en
In July 2016 the Tax Department issued Circular 2016/10 aiming to provide further clarity on the definition of relevant terms and guidance on the practical application of NID. In summary, Circular 2016/10 provides the following: further guidance on the definitions of ‘new equity’ and ‘NID interest rate’; the introduction of scheduling for the purpose of […]
Read MoreJULY 2016 – NOTIONAL INTEREST DEDUCTION- COURTESY OF PWC
Within the scope of their social contribution to the business community , CIM in cooperation with the Cyprus International Businesses Association (CIBA), have proceeded to award 1 full and 1 partial (50%) scholarship, totalling 9,900 Euros, for the internationally acclaimed CIM Master in Business Administration (12 months FT / 24 months PT). CIM and CIBA […]
On 14 July 2016, the House of Representatives approved changes to the Immovable Property (IMP) Tax Law. The amendments, which were published in the Official Government Gazette on 25 July 2016, reduce the immovable property tax burden for tax year 2016 by up to 75% and abolish the immovable property tax as from 2017. Tax […]
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On 30 June 2016 the Cyprus Government announced that negotiations for a revised DTT between Cyprus and India have been completed and agreement reached upon the text. The announcement sets out that the revised DTT includes provisions for source based taxations for capital gains from the alienation (disposal) of shares with a “grandfathering” provision for investments undertaken prior to 1 April […]
Read More30 JUNE 2016 – CYPRUS AND INDIA NEGOTIATIONS FOR REVISED DTT – COURTESY OF PWC
On Thursday 16th June 2016 CYBARCO Development Ltd., invited the CIBA members to participate in a tour of the newly completed show office of the Oval building. The show office was situated on the 5th Floor of the Oval’s 16 floor building and boasted spectacular sea views even at that level. Those present, were informed that it […]
As per the Assessment and Collection of Taxes Law, every company or individual (who derives income other than from emoluments) must file before 31 July 2016 an estimate of the taxable profit for (corporate) income tax purposes and the resulting tax liability for the year 2016. Tax Newsletter_Cyprus_English_June2016_Issue3v2
Read MoreJUNE 2016 – PAYMENT OF TAX FOR 2015 AND 2016 – COURTESY OF ERNST & YOUNG