Cyprus IP Box Regime: 3% Effective Tax Rate (2026 Guide)
IP Box Cyprus: Achieve a 3% Effective Tax Rate & Unlock Innovation in 2026 In today’s competitive global market, intellectual property (IP) is a cornerstone of innovation and business success. For companies that heavily rely on IP assets, managing tax efficiency while maximizing value is essential. Enter the IP Box Regime in Cyprus, a globally […]
Property Lawyer in Cyprus: Expert Guidance for Expats
Property Lawyer in Cyprus: Independent Advice for Buyers, Sellers and Investors Updated for 2026 — last updated: 19 July 2026 In a Cyprus property transaction the agent works for the sale and the developer’s lawyer works for the developer. Connor Legal works for you. The firm’s property team acts exclusively for its own clients — […]
Cyprus UBO Register 2025: Key Changes, Deadlines, and Penalties
Cyprus UBO Register 2025: Key Changes, Deadlines, and Penalties The Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (ROC) has announced significant changes to the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) Register framework in Cyprus, coming into effect in 2025. These updates, aimed at improving corporate transparency and compliance, carry strict penalties for non-adherence. Below is a comprehensive overview […]
Cyprus parliament approves waiver of 2024 UBO Fines
Cyprus parliament approves waiver of 2024 UBO Fines Connor Legal is pleased to provide an important update for our clients and stakeholders regarding the recent developments in the Cyprus Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) registry regulations. In a significant move, the Cyprus Parliament has unanimously approved a legislative proposal that waives fines imposed during 2024 for […]
Trademark Registration in Cyprus: 2026 Complete Guide
Trademark Registration in Cyprus: The Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: 8 June 2026 Trademark registration in Cyprus is the most reliable way for a business to secure exclusive rights over its brand and stop competitors from trading on its reputation. This guide has been fully revised for 2026: it sets out the current official fees, […]
Navigating Shareholder Disputes: Legal Remedies and Strategies in Cyprus
Navigating Shareholder Disputes: Legal Remedies and Strategies in Cyprus Last updated: 19 July 2026 Most Cyprus shareholder disputes follow a familiar arc: a minority shareholder is squeezed out of management, dividends dry up while directors’ remuneration rises, a dilutive share issue appears on the agenda, or a fifty-fifty company simply deadlocks. What separates good outcomes […]
Cyprus Company Formation: A Complete 2026 Guide
Cyprus Company Formation: A Complete 2026 Guide Last updated: 18 July 2026 Cyprus entered 2026 with the most significant rewrite of its corporate tax framework in a generation. The corporate income tax rate has moved to 15%, stamp duty has been abolished in full, and dividend taxation for Cyprus-resident shareholders has fallen sharply. The mechanics […]
Company UBO: Important Reminder for Corporate Entities
Company UBO: Important Reminder for Corporate Entities Connor Legal would like to remind all corporate entities and members of the upcoming annual requirement to confirm Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) in the Beneficial Owners Register (BOR). This is a key legal obligation under the Companies Law, Cap. 113, applying to companies incorporated or registered in Cyprus, […]
Case Study: Underage Claimant Motorcycle Accident Succesful Claim
Underage Claimant’s Motorcycle Accident Claim Succeeds Court: Famagusta District Court Case Number: 69/17 Judgment Date: May 13, 2024 Judge: M. Ierokipiotou, AED Table of Contents Facts of the Case On April 29, 2014, at approximately 20:55, the plaintiff, then aged 16, was involved in a serious traffic accident while riding his moped in Paralimni, […]
Connor Legal Founder Nicolas Connor Georgiades Featured in “Who is Who”
Connor Legal Founder Nicolas Connor Georgiades Featured in “Who is Who” We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Nicolas Connor Georgiades, Barrister-at-Law (Gray’s Inn), LLM, has been featured in the “Who is Who” column on Brief.com.cy. Nicolas Connor Georgiades, a well-respected Cyprus lawyer, is our founder and managing partner. Our firm is known […]