Legal
Limassol: an ideal location to get married
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Civil marriage in Cyprus is governed by the provisions of Marriage Law (104(I)/2003) and it is under the jurisdiction of municipalities. Specifically, a civil wedding is officiated by the Mayor or any other member of ...
Mergers and Acquisitions in Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The major legislation that regulates mergers and acquisitions in Cyprus is the Companies Law (Cap. 113). In particular, the sections 198-202 contain provisions about mergers, reconstruction and amalgamation of companies, and exchange of shares between ...
Competition Law In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The Association Agreement between Cyprus and the European Economic Community entered into force in the late 1980’s. As a result, Cyprus was obliged to establish a legislation for the protection of competition and regulate unfair ...
Different Elements of Negligence in an Injury Case
By Aaron Crane · 9 years ago
If somebody is involved in a motor vehicle collision, and they sustain injuries and/or property damage, the legal theory that they're likely to make a claim under is the theory of negligence. Arizona requires a ...
Shipping: Restrictive Measures In View Of The Situation In Libya
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
On the 31st of July 2015 and 18th of January 2016 the EU adopted the following legislative instruments concerning restrictive measures against Libya:
•EU Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31st July 2015 repealing EU Council ...
Dangerous Intersections Can Cause Car Accidents in Phoenix
By Aaron Crane · 9 years ago
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that intersections with inadequate signage, blind spots and confusing lanes are dangerous and account for two thirds of all fatal crashes blamed on hazardous roads.
A survey ...
Bank Secrecy In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
BANK SECRECY IN CYPRUS
Banking is one of the most important sectors of the economy since it influences investment and consumption. Confidentiality is a cornerstone element of an effective and efficient bank system. In Cyprus, ...
Personal Data Protection In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Personal data defines any information relating to a natural living person. Some illuminating examples are the number of our identity card, passport, date of birth, mailing address, email, etc. In many cases, individuals need to ...
Panama Papers And Professional Secrecy
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The leak of 11.5 million confidential documents of the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca revealed how rich and powerful people use tax havens to hide their wealth. Particularly, these papers, also known as Panama Papers, ...
Termination of Employment in Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT IN CYPRUS
The Employment Law (100(1)/2000) in Cyprus includes both statute and case law. Specifically, Cyprus statute law contains issues related to the termination of employment, paid leave, annual social insurance, maternity ...
Wills As An Estate Planning Solution In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Estate planning is the process of arranging the disposal of someone’s movable and immovable property after his/her death. It should be mentioned that estate planning may eliminate doubts over the administration of estates. Obviously, estate ...
Acquisition of Real Estate in Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The geographical location of Cyprus between Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa together with the well-established legal, banking and accounting infrastructures urge local and foreign business people to invest in immovable property. A considerable ...
Florida Rivers, Springs, Lakes, And Aquifers Are Navigable Waterways With Riparian Rights?
By Davey Crockett · 9 years ago
The Peace River headwaters in west central Florida are naturally spring fed by local aquifers "contained" in the landscape. The River "meanders" some 120 miles to the Charlotte Harbor estuary, numerous small springs continuously feed ...
Alternative Investment Funds Managers': General Requirements
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
The Alternative Investment Funds Managers’ (AIFMs) Law, 56(I)/ 2013, aligns the Cyprus regulatory framework with various EU regulations on Alternative Investment Managers (AIMs).
Specifically, the Law identifies the following two Alternative Investment Funds Manager:
1. ...
Domain Names Regulations
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
A domain name is an identification string defined by the rules and procedures of the Domain Name System (DNS). It should be pointed out that a domain name is assigned for exclusive use in one ...
Administration Of Estates In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Estate denotes the movable and immovable property someone processes during his/her lifetime. As a result, estate administration is strongly related to all the procedures of gathering and distributing assets and debts of a dead person ...
Offshore Banking: Cayman Islands, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Bahamas, Gibraltar and Netherlands Antilles
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Banking is one of the most important sectors of the world economy as it influences investment, consumption and other business activities. Furthermore, banking has a substantial impact on the circulation of money and thus influences ...
Registration Of Charges In Cyprus
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Charges and mortgages are two instruments that ensure creditors’ protection. Precisely, all creditors need to ensure that they will receive payment for their services or that their loan will be repaid. Charges give the right ...
Useful Tips for startups to enter Singapore
By Paul Didkovskiy · 9 years ago
Probably, the Singapore government is the most advanced in the world in the terms of developing IT industry. Local authorities allocate "tons" of money for grants and supporting business initiatives.
This is facilitated by the ...
Basic Requirements To Set Up A Cyprus Investment Firm
By Michael Chambers · 9 years ago
Cypriot investment firms (CIFs) provide investment services on a professional basis inside or outside Cyprus. A CIF cannot offer professional investment services without being licenced by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). Generally, CySEC authorises ...