Advantages of Registration under the Cypriot Flag
Cyprus is a major ship management centre and its flag holds an envious reputation worldwide. The Cypriot Register now ranks 10th
in size internationally and represents the third largest fleet in the EU. Moreover, the Register is growing, with shipping entrepreneurs attracted to the host of benefits offered by registration under the Cyprus flag and the active promotion of ship management...
Key Considerations in Commercial Contracts
Every kind of commercial contract will have its own individually negotiated and agreed terms (for example what is to be supplied; where; how; when; the price for supply; quality etc) all of which may be determined by the parties involved and unique to the particular agreement at hand. However, other terms and considerations will have a more general and universal application and will need to be...
Cross Border Investment Firm Activity
Activities of all investment firms in Cyprus are governed by CySEC, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission. CySEC is
responsible for authorising investment firms to undertake investment and ancillary services and governs ongoing transactions and compliance with the various applicable regulations.
Investment firms may consider undertaking their activities abroad through establishment of...
Investment Firms in Cyprus
In the Republic of Cyprus (in accordance with EU law) only certain persons and companies are permitted to undertake investment services and activities (for a full list of such regulated activities please refer to the end of this article) and such entities are tightly regulated in order to ensure high standards and full consumer protection. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission...