RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMITS FOR NON-EU NATIONALS THOUGH THE FAST TRACK BUSINESS ACTIVATION MECHANISM Attracting foreign investors to settle and do business in Cyprus has always been at the core of the Cypriot culture and Cypriot economy. The Fast Track Business Activation mechanism ( FTBA) that was approved by the Council of Ministers on 3rd [...]

LONG TERM RESIDENCY PERMIT AND THE RIGHT TO LEGALLY WORK IN CYPRUS EXPLAINED Council Directive 2003/109/EC concerns the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents.    Pursuant to such, the integration of third country nationals who are long-term residents in an EU State is essential in promoting economic and social cohesion in the EU. A [...]

LAWYERS IN PAPHOS Permanent Residency in Cyprus for British Nationals post Brexit Advice from Demetris Demetriades - one of the leading lawyers in Paphos The Withdrawal Agreement has worked well for British Nationals who already reside in Cyprus, and who have exercised their right of free movement into the country, before 1st January 2021. They [...]

Do I need to have a Will for my Estate in Cyprus?   What is a Will? In Cyprus, a Will is a legal document which contains a person’s intentions as regards the distribution of his movable and immovable assets following his death.   Why do I need a Will? Under a Will (subject to [...]

Are you a British national who considers Cyprus as his/hers home? Read through the post-Brexit changes that you should know! As we know, the United Kingdom left the European Union on the 1st of January 2021 and its nationals are no longer allowed to enjoy the right of Free Movement of People. How does it [...]

Should I get my Title updated? A Title Deed is a document officially issued by the Department of Lands and Surveys which verifies not only the Registered Owner(s) of a property but its details and characteristics as well. The details and characteristics of a property will include its exact location, the covered internal and external [...]

The Administration of Estate and Grant of Probate in Cyprus – the procedure and why you should obtain legal advice and assistance A very delicate matter that needs to be dealt with high proficiency and discretion, is the procedure of handling and distributing the estate of a loved-one that has passed away. Even the administrative [...]

DO YOU HAVE THE CYPRIOT ORIGIN BUT NOT THE PASSPORT? TIME TO RECONCILE! Having in mind that due to Brexit, as a British national you are now considered a non-EU national and all the rights that you have been enjoying when traveling in EU member states as well as the right to live and work [...]

BUYING PROPERTY IN CYPRUS Property News Article by Demetris Demetriades – Barrister at Law Gray’s Inn & Head of Conveyancing and Immigration Department at Andreas Demetriades and Co LLC Cyprus has always been a popular destination for foreigners looking to invest in property. The meaningful history, culture and warm people of the Island, coupled with […]

SELLING PROPERTY IN CYPRUS Property News Article by Demetris Demetriades – Barrister at Law Gray’s Inn & Head of Conveyancing and Immigration Department at Andreas Demetriades and Co LLC Selling a property can be a challenging and stressful process. It comprises of many different procedures until the successful completion of the transaction. Put your mind […]