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		<title>Cyprus to Extend the Transitional Period on 5% Reduced VAT for Primary Homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cyprus is to extend the transitional period on the 5% reduced VAT rate for primary residences (first homes) until the end of the year. The transitional period was supposed to end at the end of June 2026. The amendment gives applicants four years instead of three from the 2023 VAT law change to submit the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus Approves New €100 Million Support Package to Ease Impact of Iran War</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On 25 March 2026, the Council of Ministers of Cyprus approved a new €100 million package to protect households, businesses, and key sectors from the economic fallout of the war against Iran. This comes on top of the previous €100 million already allocated to manage rising costs due to the COVID pandemic and the war [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus Plans to Introduce New Rules for Property Purchases by Third-Country Nationals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:24:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cyprus is preparing to introduce new rules to the legal framework for land and property purchases by non-EU nationals. In recent years, Cyprus has seen a notable increase in property acquisitions by third-country nationals. The scale of these acquisitions caused public concern as with other countries in Europe. Although the proposed changes have not yet [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus: A Growing Tech Hub in accordance with Official Data</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cyprus is emerging as a regional tech powerhouse, with the sector now contributing over €8 billion to the economy, according to the recent study by KPMG Cyprus. As a consequence, thousands of foreign professionals have relocated to the island, drawn by government initiatives like the establishment of the Business Facilitation Unit, the digital nomad visa [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus &#8211; Company Registry Update Campaign</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michalis C. Zambartas]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On 27 August 2025, the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property made an announcement urging all registered companies to review and update their corporate data. Accordingly, all registered companies are expected to review and update their corporate details in accordance with current legislation to enhance data accuracy and ensure compliance with the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Important Notice for Cyprus-based Organisations: Confirmation of Beneficial Ownership Details for the Year 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michalis C. Zambartas]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On 25 August 2025, the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (DRCIP) announced that all companies, partnerships, and European Public Limited Companies (SEs) registered in Cyprus must confirm their Beneficial Ownership (BO) information for the year 2025 in a period from October 1 to December 31, 2025. Between these dates, organisations are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus House of Parliament Approves the Creation of National Sanctions Unit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michalis C. Zambartas]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recently, the Cyprus House of Parliament has passed legislation approving the creation of a financial sanctions unit within the Ministry of Finance. The unit will coordinate the enforcement of sanctions issued by the EU and UN, impose fines, and provide guidance to government departments. It also mandates sharing information with foreign agencies and protects whistleblowers. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus Launches EU Blue Card Applications to Attract Global Talent</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recently, the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection of the Republic of Cyprus announced that starting Monday, July 7, 2025, the Republic of Cyprus will begin processing applications for the European Union (EU) Blue Card, a residence permit tailored for highly qualified professionals from outside the EU and European Economic Area (EEA). The EU [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus – Extension of Personal Income Tax Return Filing Deadline to September 30, 2025</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michalis C. Zambartas]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cyprus Council of Ministers has approved an extension for the submission of 2024 personal income tax returns and associated payments. This adjustment is intended to simplify compliance and ease pressures on taxpayers. The revised deadline pushes the original July 31 cutoff back by two months, giving taxpayers until the end of September to meet [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cyprus Property Market Gains Momentum, Nicosia Leads in Major Deals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michalis C. Zambartas]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 10:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cyprus’ real estate market continued to grow steadily in 2025. March and April have seen significant activity, with Nicosia emerging as a key player in overall sales and high-value transactions. Nicosia Building Marks Most Expensive Deal of March The building housing PwC Cyprus’s offices in Nicosia was sold for €29.3 million. Demetra Investment acquired the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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