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Cyprus offers one of the world’s most globally-orientated and business-friendly environments for establishing corporate structures within the European Union. With EU membership and the harmonization
of legislation, Cyprus’ reputation has grown whilst the corporate tax rate remains the lowest in the European Union at 10%. Attracted by a wide network of over 40 double taxation treaties,
a highly educated, multilingual workforce, state-of-the-art telecommunications and world-class business services, the island now hosts over 230,000 registered companies from Cyprus and across
the world.
The island is a vibrant business center, offering an all-round package of services, from banking and accounting, to sophisticated telecommunications and technologies, to world-class
professionals and a highly qualified workforce. Cyprus offers significant advantages to companies looking to reduce their overall tax burden, whether they do so by using the island as a springboard
from which to launch their products or services into regional markets, or whether they choose to use Cyprus to set up a holding company for their international operations.
Cyprus’
strategic location at the crossroads of three continents has been a major factor in shaping its history throughout the centuries and its development into an international business center in recent
years. European Union and Eurozone membership have further enhanced the island’s attractiveness which has been transformed into a key outpost in the eastern Mediterranean, serving as a
business bridge between Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
For further information on Cyprus as an international business and investment center, please visit the following websites:
Cyprus Economy Factsheet, Issue 1/2014
Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA) Key Messaging
Investing in Cyprus. A Guide for Foreign Investors
Cyprus, an International business and services center
Cyprus Trade Centers
There are 11 Cyprus Trade Centers worldwide assisting in the promotion of Cypriot exports and Cyprus as an international business and investment
center. In their websites you can find useful information on trade and business in Cyprus.
| Austria
Tel.: +43 15130634Fax: +43 15130635 Website: www.cyprustrade.at Email: office@cyprustrade.at |
Egypt
Tel.: +202 33455499Fax: +202 33056676 Website: www.cyprustradeegypt.com Email: info@cyprustradeegypt.com |
| France
Tel.: +33 1 42896086 Fax:+33 1 42896077 Website: www.commerce-chypre.fr Email: info@commerce-chypre.fr |
Germany
Tel.: +49 30 2844596 Fax: +49 30 23457541 Website: www.zypern.com Email: info@zypern.com |
| Greece
Tel.: +30 210 3734800 Fax: +30 210 3646420 Website: www.cyprustradecenter.gr Email: ctcath1@otenet.gr |
Lebanon
Tel.: +9611 320806/320819 Fax: +9611 320823 Website: www.ctcbeirut.com Email: trade@ctcbeirut.com |
| Poland
Tel.: +4822 8540177 Fax: +4822 8540180 Website: www.cyprustrade.pl Email: ctc@cyprustrade.pl |
Russia
Tel.: + 7 499 575 03 16 Fax: + 7 499 575 03 09 Website: www.ctcmoscow.ru Email: ctcmoscow@mcit.gov.cy |
| United Arab Emirates
Tel.: +971 4 2282411/2283762 Fax:+971 4 2275700 Website: www.ctcdubai.org Email: cycentre@emirates.net.ae |
United States of America
Tel.: +1212 2139100 Fax: +1212 2132918 Website: www.cyprustradeny.org Email: ctcny@cyprustradeny.org |
| United Kingdom
Tel.: +44 20 73214145 Fax: +44 20 73214169 Website: www.cyprustrade.co.uk E-mail: info@cyprustrade.co.uk |
The primary role of the Cyprus Trade Centers is the promotion of the trade and economic interests of the Republic of Cyprus in the countries of their accreditation, through promoting and facilitating the expansion of exports of goods and services, attracting foreign investment and monitoring imports. The role includes:
- promoting Cyprus as an international business and services center
- encouraging foreign investment and stimulating business interest in Cyprus
- developing commercial relations and business contacts with importers
- enhancing the image of Cyprus as a reliable trading partner
- providing information to business community and prospective investors on Cyprus’ export possibilities in industrial and agricultural products and
- investment opportunities in Cyprus
- organizing trade delegations, press facility visits, participation in trade fairs and exhibitions in the accredited countries
- organizing seminars/workshops/conferences for the promotion of professional services
- providing lists of contacts for importers/exporters, market intelligence concerning business opportunities and export prospects
- Identifying marketing opportunities through market research and monitoring of trends and developments with a view to fitting products into markets
- dealing with trade and business inquiries and providing essential information
OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES
Republic of Cyprus Government Portal
Press and Information Office
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Trade Department
Central Bank
Registrar of Companies
Maritime Center
Department of Customs and Excise
Cyprus Bar Association
Cyprus Commercial Banks
Cyprus Tourism Organization
Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation
Cyprus Stock Exchange
Cyprus News Agency
Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency
Accountants Directory of Cyprus
Cyprus State Fairs Authority
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