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Here to help individuals or companies with any legal issues relating to Cyprus & Greece
CorporateINTL Awards Winner: UK-Cyprus Business Law Firm of the Year (2018) in England
Healys is ideally placed to help with any legal issue relating to Cyprus & Greece. We enjoy deep and enduring relationships with Cypriot professionals and are highly respected within the Cypriot community for introducing foreign direct investment to the Republic from the Far East, Middle East, Egypt and Nigeria.
Our team comprises:
Marios Pattihis is the senior partner who has spearheaded the firm’s International Team. Specialising in inward and outward investments in Cyprus, he has a comprehensive understanding of offshore jurisdictions and particular expertise in energy projects and commercial law.
Kiri Kkoshi is a partner and Head of Real Estate. She specialises in Commercial and Residential property, development and investment.
How We Can Help
Operating though a company registered in Cyprus can significantly reduce the tax liability of a business and its shareholders.
As an established reputable financial and business centre, Cyprus is supported by an advanced legal accounting and banking system, a highly skilled and multi lingual workforce and excellent telecommunication systems.
With its strategic position and time zone, enabling comfortable connections between Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, Cyprus is a natural global hub for business and trade.
Benefits of operating a company registered in Cyprus include:
• Members of the EU
• Ideal for Middle East, Central and Eastern European investors
• Extensive double tax treaties
• Common law system
• Low tax rate fixed
• Choice of corporate vehicle
• Dividend income and profits from sales of shares are exempt
• No time restrictions on carrying forward tax losses
• No stamp duties on normal trading activities
• Group relief for utilisation of tax losses
• Exemption from estate duty on shares in offshore companies if inherited in Cyprus
Since 1974 and the unofficial partition of Cyprus between Greek and Turkish interests, Cyprus property law has been subject to dispute by politicians, landowners and residents. Issues of legal ownership and human rights remain unresolved, and many cases have been brought before both UK and Cypriot courts, as well as the European Courts of Justice and Human Rights.
Healys Cyprus desk is an established team with particular expertise in this complex field. With bilingual specialists and two partners of Cypriot origin, we can help you protect your interest and human rights in Cyprus. We offer a comprehensive personal service and can provide advice and representation through affiliated lawyers, estate agents and advisers in Cyprus.
We have strategic relationships with lawyers, accountants, tax advisers, fiduciaries, commercial and residential real estate agents, relocation agents and recruitment specialists in Cyprus, Europe and around the world. This unique position puts a team of experts at the disposal of our clients offering a ‘one stop shop’ service to solve any issues they may have.
