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Directive 2019/2121- the Mobility Directive- came into force on 1 January 2020 and draws together provisions from previous directives to codify and clarify the law. Along with other provisions the directive amends provisions of Directive (EU) 2017/1132 of 14 June 2017 regarding cross-border conversions, mergers, and demerges. Member States must comply with the directive by the 31^st of January 2023.

Individuals could benefit from investing in Cyprus through the acquisition of Permanent Residency. It can be acquired by investing a minimum of 300,000EUR in Property. The scheme grants the applicant and their family visa-free entry to Cyprus, permanent residency, and the right to reside in the country and open a business. The permanent residency is valid for life but the applicant can also apply for Cypriot citizenship and a passport after 7 years. A point to consider is that Cyprus offers personal tax exemptions for new residents and non-domiciled individuals.

Companies can enjoy a tax system that agrees with EU and international regulations.....

Services offered by fiduciary service providers:

• Substance services
• Holding of shares on behalf of the real owners
• Acting as directors, company secretary and shareholders of a company
• Providing a physical address to a company

Cyprus has been a favourite destination for relocation for many international businesses over the last few years. This comes as no surprise especially for the servicing industries which have a core expense labour cost. Cyprus having the lowest (last time we checked) employment costs in Europe and one of the highest tax free amount for salaried persons makes it a true challenger when it comes to relocation.