- What makes Cyprus an attract investment destination? Key economic sectors and investment opportunities in a thriving EU Jurisdiction
- What makes Cyprus an ideal business location for companiesto establish European and International Headquarters?
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
12:00-12:05 Chair’s Introduction
Melina Pyrgou, Board Member, Invest Cyprus
12:05-12:10 Welcome Address
Michalis P Michael, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Invest Cyprus
Welcome Address
Thessalia-Salina Shambos, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Israel
Welcome Address
Constantinos Petrides, Minister of Finance, Republic of Cyprus
12:10-12:45 Cyprus Economic Outlook & Investment Climate, Invest Cyprus
• Response to COVID-19
• Overview of the Cyprus Economy
• Key Sectors of the Cyprus Economy
• Cyprus as an Investment Destination: Investment Climate and market Opportunities
George Campanellas, CEO, Invest Cyprus
12:20-12:45 SESSION I: Doing Business in Cyprus - Establishing your Corporate Regional and International Headquarters
• Cyprus as an emerging tech hub within the EU
• Working and Living in Cyprus
• Key benefits for foreign investors, corporations & individuals
• The Cyprus IP Regime
• Tax Incentives for Employers and Employees
• Corporation Taxation
• Legal & Regulatory Framework
• Overview of the Banking system in Cyprus
Panelists:
Christos Charalambides, Partner - Tax Advisory, PwC Cyprus
Pieris Markou, Tax & Legal Services Leader, Deloitte Cyprus
Symeon Symeou, Banker, Representative from the Cyprus Banking Sector
Pangratios Vanezis, Board Member, KPMG
Questions & Discussion
12:45-13:10 SESSION II: The Growing Investment Funds Industry in Cyprus
Cyprus Regulated Funds: Current Status & Benefits
Andreas Yiasemides, President, Cyprus Investment Funds Association
• Cyprus: An Emerging Asset Management and Fund Hosting Jurisdiction
• Funds Administration & Depositary Services
• Benefits of Re-domiciliation of Funds to an EU Jurisdiction
• Tax and Legal Developments
Panelists:
Andria Koukounis, Advocate, Director, Prountzos & Prountzos LLC – EY Law
Andri Michael, Partner - Financial Services and Funds Department, Kinanis LLC
Questions & Discussion
13:10-13:20 SESSION III: INVEST CYPRUS SPOTLIGHT ON “TourInvest Cyprus”
The Opportunity in the Cyprus Tourism and Hospitality Industry
• The benefits of investing in a key and growing industry
• Attractive Investment Opportunities & Incentives Offered
George Campanellas, CEO, Invest Cyprus
Questions & Discussion
13:20-13:30 Closing Remarks
The Conference language will be English
Download the brochure here.
