Cyprus Financial & Legal

Information on opening and managing a bank account in Cyprus (what documents to provide), the main retail banks and the Co-Operative bank.

Information (particularly relevant to UK investors) on the possible financial benefits gained from buying development property in Cyprus - either on- or off-plan - for investment purposes.

An overview the sale of businesses in Cyprus, with special emphasis on local peculiarities. Note, this does not provide professional advice on the legal or tax aspects of business transfers.

Information on the legal system in Cyprus with regards to buying property and the correct legal steps to be followed. Who may buy property, the restrictions and the registration of land with the Cyprus Land Registry Office.

Information on the currency conversion from Cyprus Pound to Euros in 2008.

A guideline on the application process and paperwork required for EU nationals applying for a residency permit - the "pink slip" - for Cyprus.

EU Factsheets on the social security and employee protection and allowances in Cyprus. Includes information on maternity insurance, life insurance and unemployment benefits.

EU Factsheet on the taxpayers obligations in Cyprus from the Living in Cuprus section.

Contact information for the tax and customs officials in Cyprus.

The EU Savings Tax Directive came into effect July 2005. What does it mean for the the expatriate resident in Cyprus? See the information on investments affected by the Directive and the tax payer's obligations and options.

Real-time currency conversion between the world's currencies - here at AngloINFO.

This is the place to ask questions and share information on banking, tax, mortgages, insurance and other matters relating to law and money.

A guide to how the money markets works with information on various currency transfer options available if you need to exchange US Dollars, Pound Sterling, or any other currency to Euros - whether in a single transfer or on a regular basis.

Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

The advantages of an offshore bank account to an expatriate living in Cyprus with information on the services offered, opening and managing the account.

Information on starting and running a foreign company in Cyprus: details on the obligations of the management of an IBC (or offshore company), the legal set-up for directors and shareholders, registration with the Cyprus Registrar of Companies and more.

Information on the legal system in Cyprus with regards to property disputes and the correct legal steps to be followed. Details on the types of property disputes that most commonly arise, and how to resolve them.

Information on taxation in Cyprus: information on how to register as a tax payer and the various taxes payable by a working or retired resident of Cyprus.

Find out how to make a UK pension work if you move to Cyprus, with information on the Self Invested Personal Pension. Also details on transferring UK pension schemes to Cyprus through the use of the Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes.

The key information you need regarding inheritance law and will-making in Cyprus.