The EU blacklist, first adopted on December 5, 2017, is part of the EU’s effort to clamp down on tax avoidance and harmful tax practices. Out of the ninety-two jurisdictions initially chosen for screening, seventeen...Read More
The Cypriot Tax Department has published the 2018 income tax return for companies. The only difference between the 2018 and 2017 income tax return template is an addition made in Part 3 – “Computation of...Read More
It is CIBA’s stated aim to provide tangible value to its member companies and even more so in the field of Education. To this end, CIBA announces its agreement with the Cyprus International Institute of...Read More
The General Secretary of CIBA Mr. Andreas Pishias together with other key associations and members of the business community in Cyprus met with the British Government’s Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union The...Read More
Salary SurveyLaunch of interactive platform Human Asset Ltd, a member company of CIBA, operating in the HR Advisory Field, is conducting an innovative interactive Salary Survey. In this survey all companies can participate as they...Read More
Earlier this year the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a “Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments” in order to provide organizations subject to U.S. jurisdiction, as well as foreign...Read More
CIBA announces upcoming collaboration with QUBE Events! QUBE Events is organising the Financial Innovation Forum 2019 which is an elite platform of international industry experts gathered for engaging discussions on the latest developments, trends, best...Read More
Due to unforeseen circumstances on behalf of the Bank of Cyprus Compliance Department, this event has been postponed for October 2019. We apologize for the inconvenience that may be caused and will revert with new...Read More
The following guides have been made available courtesy of EY. 2019 Worldwide Corporate Tax Guide, 2019 Worldwide VAT, GST and Sales Tax Guide, 2018-19 Worldwide TP Reference Guide all of which provide information regarding the...Read More
The members of the Cyprus International Businesses Association raised the amount of EUR 2.585,00 for the Panos Evripidou Foundation, at a summer social event, held on the 18th July 2019 at La Isla in Limassol....Read More
What is the impact on your business – What are the next steps? Further to the amending VAT legislation (effective from 1 January 2019 & covered in our June VAT Newsletter) on the VAT treatment...Read More
A CIBA delegation met with the Governor of the Cyprus Central Bank on July 16th in Nicosia. The initiative was undertaken to inform the Central Bank with regards to the specific issues faced by the...Read More
The Board of the Cyprus International Businesses Association took part in a one day workshop, facilitated by Human Asset – a member company of the Association – the outcome of which, will be presented to...Read More
Please be reminded that the 1st of August 2019 is the deadline for the payment of the final tax for the year 2018 for companies and self-employed individuals preparing audited financial statements. In case the...Read More
On 26 June 2019 an amendment to the Special Defence Contribution (SDC) Law was published in the Official Government Gazette. According to the amendment, effective from 26 June 2019, the SDC rate applicable on interest...Read More
Release of circular amending eligibility criteria for VAT recovery on bad debts Refresher of the Case As previously mention in an earlier newsletter, in the case of C-127/18, the Court of Justice of the European...Read More
Date and Time: 18th July 2019 – 7.30 pm Venue: La Isla, Limassol Cost per Ticket: EUR 25.00 (includes one drink with cheese platter to share and the chance to win a return ticket for...Read More
CJEU Case Update of importance for Cyprus VAT practice: Does a Board Member constitute a taxable person for VAT purposes? Director Fees VAT treatment determined on factual specifics with cost savings possible The Court of...Read More
CIBA was a proud supporter of the CYPRUS IT FORUM where 300+ IT businessmen, investors and government officials got together to discuss the micro- and macro developments in the IT industry. This year the speakers...Read More
