The Polish family foundation, introduced in 2023, has rapidly become one of the most powerful and innovative legal instruments for asset protection, succession planning, and long-term wealth structuring. By 2025, more than 2,500 foundations have already been established, confirming its strong appeal among entrepreneurs, family business owners, and private investors in Poland and abroad.

Designed as a separate legal entity, the family foundation allows founders to safeguard assets from personal risks, organise intergenerational transfers, and ensure business continuity under clearly defined governance rules. Its unique structure combines robust asset protection mechanisms with highly attractive tax treatment, including tax deferral at the foundation level and preferential taxation for close family beneficiaries.

Beyond succession planning, the family foundation also offers flexible investment possibilities within a regulated framework, enabling efficient capital growth while preserving the family’s long-term strategic objectives. With stable legislation, growing international interest, and strong alignment with European wealth planning trends, the Polish family foundation is quickly establishing itself as a cornerstone of modern family wealth and legacy planning.

A well-drafted contract is one of the most powerful tools for preventing disputes and protecting your interests. This practical guide explains the essential steps to creating clear, effective agreements under UK law, from defining the parties, scope of work and payment terms, to including key legal protections such as termination, confidentiality and liability clauses. Designed for small businesses, freelancers and individuals, the article also highlights when professional legal advice is necessary to avoid costly mistakes and future disputes.

Cyprus has issued updated guidance clarifying the treatment of transactions involving low-tax and blacklisted jurisdictions, significantly strengthening its tax compliance framework. The new rules introduce stricter scrutiny, enhanced reporting obligations, and increased limitations on deductions and payments to entities in high-risk jurisdictions. These developments have important implications for international structures, cross-border transactions, and tax planning strategies, making it essential for businesses and investors to review their arrangements and ensure full compliance with the updated regulatory requirements.

Disputes over wills in Cyprus are becoming increasingly common, particularly where concerns arise about the testator’s mental capacity, undue influence, or failure to follow legal formalities. Cyprus law sets strict requirements for a valid will, including sound mind, proper execution, and compliance with forced heirship rules that protect close family members. This article explains the main legal grounds for challenging a will, the court procedure involved, and what happens if a will is declared invalid, offering a practical overview of how inheritance disputes are handled under Cyprus law.

This article highlights the strategic value of complementing a European Union Trademark (EUTM) with a Cyprus national trademark (CYTM) to strengthen brand protection. While an EUTM offers broad, EU-wide coverage, it also carries greater procedural risk and higher burdens of proof, as it may be opposed or challenged across multiple jurisdictions and requires evidence of genuine use across the EU. By contrast, a CYTM is examined in a single jurisdiction, requires proof of use only in Cyprus, and can offer practical enforcement advantages given Cyprus’s role as a regional business and logistics hub. The article concludes that filing both in parallel is a prudent and cost-effective strategy, ensuring continuity of protection and a stronger, more resilient trademark portfolio.