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Cyprus at 15%: What the First Year of the Tax Reform Actually Changed

Cyprus raised its corporate rate to 15% with effect from 1 January 2026. Eight months in, the rate has turned out to be the least[…]

EU anti-money-laundering supervision converging on a single point — AMLA and the AMLR from 2027

The EU’s New AML Rulebook Applies From July 2027 — the Decisions That Belong to 2026

AMLA has a seat, a board and a work programme, and the Regulation it will enforce applies from 10 July 2027. Two of the decisions[…]

MiCA: завершение переходного периода для криптобизнеса в ЕС — SK Consult

MiCA’s Transitional Period Is Over: What the July 1, 2026 Deadline Actually Means for Crypto Businesses

MiCA's transitional period ended July 1, 2026 — only 17-20% of registered crypto firms secured a licence in time. What it means for CASPs, Cyprus[…]

Cross-border inheritance and succession planning in Cyprus

Inheritance & Succession Planning in Cyprus: The Overlooked Risk in International Asset Structuring

For many international families, inheritance planning remains one of the most underestimated aspects of cross-border wealth management. The issue is rarely ignored intentionally. In most[…]

Cyprus investment fund and CIF structuring advisory

Cyprus Investment Firm or Cyprus Fund: Understanding the Difference

For many international investors, Cyprus is still seen mainly through three lenses: tax, relocation, and corporate structuring. But that is only part of the picture.[…]

International relocation planning for private clients and founders

Relocation starts with strategy: what should be done first?

Relocation is often perceived as an immigration matter. In reality, it is usually much more than that. For private clients, families, founders, and internationally mobile[…]

Regulatory licensing strategy and compliance assessment for regulated businesses

Beyond the Licence: What Regulators and Financial Institutions Really Assess in 2026

In regulated industries, one of the most common strategic mistakes is to treat licensing as a filing exercise. A company prepares the application, collects corporate[…]

Business substance and corporate bank account readiness

Substance and Bank Accounts: Why Real Presence Matters

Opening a corporate bank account has become far more than a routine onboarding exercise. Today, banks and payment institutions increasingly want to understand whether a[…]

Company of Foreign Interest setup and relocation planning in Cyprus

Establishing a Company of Foreign Interest in Cyprus: Key Features, Advantages, Risks, and Practical Considerations

Cyprus continues to attract international founders, cross-border groups, and mobile business owners looking for a credible base inside the European Union. One of the structures[…]

Temporary protection and long-term residence planning in Europe

Temporary Protection Until 2027 Is not a Long-Term Plan: What Ukrainians in the EU should prepare for now

For many Ukrainian nationals living in the EU, temporary protection has already lasted far longer than what was originally perceived as an emergency measure. It[…]