Cyprus: Corporate/Commercial Law

The legal framework governing trusts in Cyprus is based on The Trustees Law, Cap. 193, ("The Trustees Law"), which is largely based on the English Trustee Act of 1925 and on The International Trusts Law...

Cyprus has become one of the most attractive European jurisdictions for international entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish companies within the European Union.

Shareholder disputes in Cyprus rarely arise from a single dramatic event. More often, they develop gradually. A company begins as a workable venture between business partners, family members or investors. Decisions are taken informally, roles are not clearly defined, and governance documents are either minimal or treated as a formality.