Banks Vs. Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs)

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https://youtu.be/SmOJ8dvIRug Banks Banks are licensed by the respective Central Bank in the country where they operate and are subject to tight supervision. They are required to report to the Central Bank quarterly and keep a predetermined level of liquidity.Banks have to be funded with a large capital base, normally set at a minimum of €5 million or up. Banks can offer a wide range of services, including but not limited to checking accounts, overdrafts, mortgages, direct debit functionality, payment services, asset management, etc. and can issue their own debit and credit cards. Generally, these obligations lead to banks adopting more…

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New strategy for attracting businesses to Cyprus

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Implementation in January 2022 On the 15th of October 2021, the Cyprus government announced a new strategy for attracting businesses to Cyprus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHGO0rsJjKY Amendment of the International Business Companies policy for Companies that will be part of the newly established Business Facilitation Unit: Salary/position-based categories of employment (Directors, Key Personnel, Specialists) will no longer apply and a general Minimum salary of €2.500 is introduced for all highly skilled employees, provided that they have the required academic skills or at least 2 years of experience. The validity of the residence and work permit can be up to 3 years. Maximum number…

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SUBSTANCE / VIRTUAL OFFICE Solutions

Why is substance so important? Financial institutions, banks and government bodies pay attention to substance. They can even check whether a company has its own official website in a jurisdiction, utility bill, fax or phone, even employees. If a company is a tax resident of a certain country and shows real presence of its business in that country, such a company will have undeniable competitive advantages in all areas, especially when opening bank accounts or interacting with counter-parties. Regulators, including international ones, tighten requirements every year. Therefore, in some cases, without substance, conducting activities in a jurisdiction will simply be…

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SUBSTANCE / VIRTUAL OFFICE Solutions

Why is substance so important? Financial institutions, banks and government bodies pay attention to substance. They can even check whether a company has its own official website in a jurisdiction, utility bill, fax or phone, even employees. If a company is a tax resident of a certain country and shows real presence of its business in that country, such a company will have undeniable competitive advantages in all areas, especially when opening bank accounts or interacting with counter-parties. Regulators, including international ones, tighten requirements every year. Therefore, in some cases, without substance, conducting activities in a jurisdiction will simply be…

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Provisional Tax Return 2021

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According to the Cyprus Income Tax Law, all Cypriot tax resident companies that expect to have taxable income for the year 2021, must proceed with the submission and payment of the provisional tax for the year 2021 in two equal installments before, or on, the following dates: 31 July 2021 – Payment of 1st instalment31 December 2021 – Payment of 2nd instalment It is noted that, the final tax liability for the tax year 2021 should be settled by 1st of August 2022. We remind you that the corporate tax rate is 12.5%.    The late submission of the return and the late payment of…

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Cross-border VAT e-commerce

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New rules as of the 1st of July 2021 Who is concerned? Everyone in the e-commerce supply chain is affected, from online sellers and marketplaces/platforms both inside and outside the EU, to postal operators and couriers, customs and tax administrations, right through to consumers. What is changing? From 1 July 2021, the VAT rules on cross-border business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce activities will change. The rationale for these changes is to overcome the barriers to cross-border online sales and address challenges arising from the VAT regimes for distance sales of goods and for the importation of low value consignments. Main changes: Online sellers,…

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WHY CYPRUS ?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adKx4hbUCR8 Cyprus, with its strategic location, great accessibility and excellent infrastructure, in combination with the numerous government incentives, is a prestigious tax-incentive EU financial center. Cyprus has substantially implemented the international agreed tax standards and is included in the 'White List' of OECD. The numerous Double Tax Treaties concluded with other countries, offer tremendous possibilities for international tax planning through Cyprus. It should be noted that Cyprus is one of the few countries in the world that has concluded tax treaties with Eastern European Countries. Tax Incentives of Cyprus Companies Corporation tax rate 12.5%, lowest in Europe Established wide network…

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CYPRUS RESIDENCY 2021

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Third Country Nationals Obtain a Temporary Residence and Employment Permit by Investing in the Share Capital of a Foreign Interest Cyprus Company What is a Cyprus Foreign Interest Company? Cyprus companies with foreign interest are companies duly incorporated in the Republic of Cyprus, with the majority of shares held by non-EU nationals Check your Company’s Eligibility: Companies of foreign interests must meet the following criteria to be eligible to employ third country nationals in Cyprus: Third country shareholders should own the majority of the company's shares The ultimate beneficial owner must invest at least € 200.000 in Cyprus, for the purposes of operating the company. The…

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