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Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA): New Cyprus Bar Association Guidance And The 2027 AMLR Deadline
The Cyprus Bar Association has issued its first Guidelines on Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA), establishing a comprehensive framework for supervised entities to identify and mitigate money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks. These guidelines provide practical direction for compliance with the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation ahead of its July 2027 implementation deadline, outlining methodologies for risk assessment, control evaluation and ongoing monitoring requirements.
Cyprus Government
Frangos Law
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EU Expands Russia-Related Restrictive Measures Through New Designations And Expansion Of Crimea Measures
The European Union has significantly expanded its Russia sanctions regime by designating 34 individuals and 47 entities across multiple sectors, including military-industrial operations, shadow fleet energy transport, disinformation campaigns, and human rights violations connected to Alexei Navalny's death. These measures extend beyond Russian borders to target third-country facilitators in China, UAE, Turkey, and other jurisdictions, demonstrating the EU's evolving approach to disrupting international sanc
Cyprus Government
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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm
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Navigating Cyprus' Evolving Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regime
Cyprus has introduced a Foreign Direct Investment screening framework that adds a new layer of regulatory oversight to cross-border transactions in strategic sectors. The regime extends beyond immediate investing entities to examine ultimate ownership structures, meaning EU-incorporated subsidiaries may still trigger notification requirements if third-country control exists higher in the corporate chain.
Cyprus International
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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
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Foreign Investment Screening In The EU: Revised Regulation To Take Effect In 2028
The European Union has adopted a new regulation on foreign direct investment screening that will take effect in 2028, establishing mandatory minimum standards across all Member States. This marks a significant shift from the previous cooperation-based framework toward harmonized requirements for reviewing foreign investments in sensitive sectors. While the regulation introduces common procedures and expanded scope, national variations in implementation are expected to persist, creating new considerations fo
Cyprus International
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Jones Day
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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Late Residency Applications In Cyprus: The Legal Risks
Non-EU nationals in Cyprus face serious legal consequences when they miss the 90-day residency application deadline. Despite having appointments scheduled by immigration offices, applicants can find themselves in unlawful presence status, facing rejections and long-term complications. Understanding the distinction between district unit acceptance and final approval is critical to avoiding these pitfalls.
Cyprus Immigration
Philippou Law Firm
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Driving Licence Conversion In Cyprus: 2026 Guide
Foreign residents in Cyprus face specific requirements when converting their driving licences, governed by EU residence rules and recognition agreements between countries. The process involves proving usual residence through documentation like registration certificates and utility bills, submitting applications through the Department of Road Transport, and navigating different pathways depending on whether the licence originates from an EU or non-EU country.
Cyprus Immigration
Philippou Law Firm
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Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA): New Cyprus Bar Association Guidance And The 2027 AMLR Deadline
The Cyprus Bar Association has issued its first Guidelines on Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA), establishing a comprehensive framework for supervised entities to identify and mitigate money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks. These guidelines provide practical direction for compliance with the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation ahead of its July 2027 implementation deadline, outlining methodologies for risk assessment, control evaluation and ongoing monitoring requirements.
Cyprus Government
Frangos Law
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Foreign Direct Investment: Cyprus’s new guardrails between opportunity and security
Cyprus has enacted its first foreign direct investment screening regime, establishing mandatory notification and approval requirements for certain foreign investments that may impact national security or public order. The new law introduces a comprehensive framework covering sensitive sectors and sets out clear timelines, conditions, and penalties for compliance.
Cyprus Government
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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
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