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 […]
How to Secure Fast Track Residency in Cyprus
How to Secure Fast Track Residency in Cyprus Are you looking for an efficient and reliable way to secure fast track residency in Cyprus? Cyprus offers one of the most appealing permanent residency programs in Europe, particularly for non-EU citizens looking to enjoy the benefits of living in this Mediterranean paradise. This guide will take […]
Corporate Governance & Company Secretary Services in Cyprus
Corporate Governance & Company Secretary Services in Cyprus Last updated: 19 July 2026 Corporate governance in Cyprus has moved from a background administrative concern to a front-line compliance discipline. Banks scrutinise minutes and registers before opening accounts, auditors test board records, the 2026 tax reform put board substance and director liability under a brighter light, […]
Judicial Reform in Cyprus: First Year Results
Judicial Reform in Cyprus: First Year Results The first year of Cyprus’s significant judicial reform has delivered promising results, achieving all the set goals, particularly in reducing the backlog of cases that have plagued the system for years. The reform has notably advanced through the concerted efforts of the newly established Court of Appeal, the […]