Cyprus: Corporate/Commercial Law

A decade of data driven insights into the choreography of successful M&A.

This article provides an overview of the notifications submitted in Cyprus, the role of the CPC, and the key legal requirements to be considered when businesses engage in major transactions such as mergers and acquisitions

Cyprus continues to enhance its appeal as a forward-looking jurisdiction for corporate structuring within the European Union.

The old saying "justice delayed is justice denied" is not just rhetorical, it is a practical truth. The longer you wait, the fewer tools remain available to protect your interests.

On 25 July 2025, the Law on the Establishment of the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (EMEK) was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus. Through this legislative initiative, Cyprus strengthens its institutional compliance with sanctions regimes imposed by international and regional organisations by establishing a new central body the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (EMEK).

A Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) is usually a foreign subsidiary controlled by local shareholders (often >50% ownership by residents of the parent company's country).

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are emerging in the rapidly evolving world of global finance.

Greece has introduced a new legal framework designed to strengthen its capital market and promote entrepreneurship. Law 5193/2025, titled "Enhancing the Capital Market...

Cyprus and India have long maintained close and friendly bilateral relations, progressively strengthening their economic, scientific, and technical cooperation.

In the field of professional services, clients often assume that the communications they have with their accountants, auditors, or corporate service providers...

The old saying "justice delayed is justice denied" is not just rhetorical, it is a practical truth. The longer you wait, the fewer tools remain available to protect your interests.

DORA represents a major shift in how the European financial system manages digital risk. It is not simply another cybersecurity regulation, it is a governance and resilience mandate