- Why is Cyprus an attractive business location for tech companies?
- What makes Cyprus an ideal destination for companies to relocate their European and International Headquarters?
PRELIMINARY EVENT PROGRAMME*
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 12:00-13:15 (GMT+3)
12:00-12:05 Chair’s Introduction
Melina Pyrgou, Board Member, Invest Cyprus
12:05-12:10 Welcome Address
Michalis P. Michael, Chairman, Invest Cyprus
12:10-12:20 Cyprus Economic Outlook & Investment Climate
• Response to COVID-19
• Overview of the Cyprus Economy: Key Growth Sectors
• Cyprus as an Investment Destination: Investment Climate and market Opportunities
George Campanellas, CEO, Invest Cyprus
12:20-12:55 SESSION I: Doing Business in Cyprus - Establishing your Corporate European and International Headquarters
• Key benefits for Foreign Investors, Corporations & Individuals
• The Cyprus IP Regime
• IP Protection & Encryption Software Tools
• Tax Incentives for Employers and Employees
• Corporation Taxation
• Immigration Incentives for Tech Companies
• Asset Protection and Succession Planning via Cyprus Structures for UBOs
Christoforos Socratous, Partner, Head of Accounting Compliance and Reporting Services, EY Cyprus
Panayiotis Gregoriou, Tax Senior Manager, EY Cyprus
Panayiotis Hadjiconstantinou, Tax Senior Manager, PwC Cyprus
Petros Maroudias, Partner, International Private Clients. Family Office, BoD Governance & Secretary, Corporate Compliance, PwC Cyprus
Chryso Dekatris, Co-Managing Partner, Chrysostomides
Alexandros Georgiades, Partner, Chrysostomides
Questions & Discussion
12:55-13:10 SESSION II: Invest Cyprus Spotlight on the Opportunity in Tech Sector
Testimonials from Representatives of Tech Companies Headquartered in Cyprus
• Cyprus as an emerging tech hub within the EU
• Living and Working in Cyprus, The Location, Healthcare and Education, Lifestyle in Cyprus
• Infrastructure
• The Workforce
• Invest Cyprus: What we can do for you
Marios Tannousis, Deputy Director General & Head of HQ Unit, Invest Cyprus
Anja Arsalides, Investment Promotion Officer, Invest Cyprus
Questions & Discussion
12:10-13:15 Closing of Event
Melina Pyrgou, Board Member, Invest Cyprus
*The Conference programme is preliminary and subject to change by the organizers. The Conference language will be English
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