Any person interested in technology, business, or even just general global affairs must have come across the term ICO. Ever since the creation of Bitcoin almost a decade ago, the technology behind it – Blockchain, has revolutionized many fundamental aspects of online operations. This document deals with the advantages, steps, and regulation of blockchain technology and ICOs in Cyprus.
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Why Cyprus is the ideal ICO destination
- Cyprus is one of the most Crypto friendly jurisdictions in the world.
- Such is the popularity of blockchain on the island that the University of Nicosia became the first university in the world to accept the fee in a Cryptocurrency.
- There are specialized education programs being taught on blockchain and crypto management in the country making it a global leader on the subject. As a result, it also produces skilled experts on the topic as a result.
- At 12.5% Cyprus has one of the lowest corporate tax in Europe and in the world.
- It provides for highly skilled human resource in all areas like legal, accountancy, marketing etc.
- Cyprus, while maintaining low tax rates is also an EU member and in the EUCD white-list making it highly reputable for transparency and stability.
- There is no withholding tax on dividends accrued from subsidiaries or on payment of dividends to non-resident shareholders.
- Cyprus has Double Tax Treaties with more than 55 countries thus, protecting against double taxation. This includes major economies like USA, UK, India, China etc.
- The government is acutely business friendly and all procedures and formalities are time-efficient and straightforward. Most people speak functional English.
- The crime rates in Cyprus are some of the lowest in the world.
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