Why Cyprus
A well regarded and prestigious international business center with well-established double tax treaties, a prosperous economy and a Mediterranean climate, Cyprus is at the cross-point of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa.
A well regarded and prestigious international business center
Since the introduction of the “offshore” concept more than two decades ago, Cyprus has firmly established itself as a reputable international financial centre.
The low taxation, freedom of exchange controls, excellent telecommunication facilities, as well as numerous other advantages offered, have brought Cyprus to the forefront of international financial centres.
Cyprus double tax treaties mainly aim to the avoidance of double taxation of income earned in any of the two contracting States. Under the treaties either a credit is allowed in a contracting State in respect of tax levied by the other State on the same income or such income is exempt from tax. There are currently 34 treaties in force.
Note that Cyprus is one of the few countries in the world which has concluded tax treaties with almost all the Eastern European countries. This is of great importance due to the recent political and economic development in these countries which have opened the gates to the businessmen of the West.
Wide network of double tax treaties
Fiscal Benefits
Under the current tax legislation, Cyprus has the lowest tax regime in Europe and its role as an international financial and business centre is greatly enhanced. There is no longer a differentiation in the tax treatment of local companies and International (offshore) Business Companies as a single corporation tax rate is applicable for all companies.
Cyprus clearly stands as a prestigious tax – incentive EU country and is free from suspicions usually associated with “tax-havens” which have zero tax.
Location
Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean and one of the most popular tourist destinations attracting over 2.4 million tourists per year.
A former British colony, it gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1960 and was declared as the Republic of Cyprus in 1961.
The Republic of Cyprus is a developed country and has been a member of the European Union since 1 May 2004.
Cyprus is situated in the eastern Mediterranean at the cross-roads of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa. It has a pleasant Mediterranean climate with dry, hot summers and mild winters.
Cyprus has a presidential system of government. The President is the Head of State and is elected for a five-year term. The legal system is based on English Law. Cyprus is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth and the Council of Europe.
Political Structure
Accession to the European Union
Cyprus became a full member of the European Union on 1st May 2004.
The accession has further enhanced stability and security in Cyprus.
The Cypriot economy is prosperous and is classified among the advanced economies of the world by the IMF. As of 1 January 2008, Cyprus has adopted the euro as it’s national currency.
The island has excellent telecommunications, air and port connections. It’s up to the European standard of living, the crime rate is very low, has excellent professional services, good industrial relations, available foreign schools, well regarded Private Universities and a State University and English is widely spoken among the population.
Cyprus is a free-enterprise economy with the government’s role being limited to regulation, supervision, planning and the provision of public utilities.
Cyprus has excellent banking facilities with a number of onshore banks, offshore banking units (OBU’s) and specialized financial institutions operating on the island. International correspondent networks are maintained by onshore and offshore banks.
Economy and Infrastructure
Cyprus: Investing in the future
Despite the difficult financial situation emanating from the global economic crisis and the expose of local banks to the Greek market, Cyprus has always enjoyed a healthy and attractive business and investment environment.
The discovery and future exploration of natural gas in combination with a liberalized Foreign Direct Investment policy for both EU and non-EU nationals will soon show the way towards economic growth.
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