Cyprus: Your EU Gateway to Global Investments Saudi Arabia
- What makes Cyprus an attractive investment destination? Key economic sectors and investment opportunities in a thriving EU Jurisdiction
- What makes Cyprus an ideal business location for companies to establish European and International Headquarters?
EVENT PROGRAMME
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 12:00-13:30 GMT+3
12:00-12:05 Chair’s Introduction
Marios Tannousis, Deputy Director General, Invest Cyprus
12:05-12:15 Welcome Addresses
Michalis P. Michael, Chairman, Invest Cyprus
H.E. Mr. Stavros Avgoustides, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
12:15-12:25 Cyprus Economic Outlook & Investment Climate, Invest Cyprus
- 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
12:25-12:45 SESSION I: CYPRUS AS A EUROPEAN PLATFORM FOR BUSINESS - DOING BUSINESS IN CYPRUS
- Tax & Legal Environment
- Relocation Incentives
- Key benefits for Private Clients, Businesses
- Infrastructure
- Living and Working in Cyprus, The Location, Healthcare and Education, Lifestyle in Cyprus
Maria Clappa, Partner, Tassos Papadopoulos & Associates LLC
Anja Arsalides, Investment Promotion Officer, Invest Cyprus
Questions & Discussion
12:45-12:50 In Conversation with Dr. Shadi Α. Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors - Independent Director, Astrobank
12:50-13:15 SESSION II: CROSS BORDER PLANNING FOR THE PRIVATE CLIENT IN SAUDI ARABIA
- Cyprus as a Base for a Family Office, Asset Protection, Global Estate and Wealth Planning
- Becoming a Tax Resident in Cyprus and Tax Incentives for Cyprus Tax Resident Non-Domiciled Individuals
- Effective Tax Planning for HNWI
- Global Mobility Solutions: Tackling the Key Issues affecting the Internationally Mobile Private Client
- Cyprus International Trusts
- Private Banking in Cyprus
Tony Hadjiloucas, Partner, In charge of Private Wealth Services, PwC Cyprus
Nanette Kalava, Partner – Corporate & Commercial Department, Kinanis LLC
Charis Kynigou, Head of Private Banking, AstroBank
Questions & Discussion
13:15-13:25 SESSION III: INVEST CYPRUS SPOTLIGHT ON “OPPORTUNITIES IN GROWTH SECTORS”
- National Strategy and Sector Specific Priorities
- Existing and New Incentives for M&As and Greenfield Projects
- The Specifics: Hospitality and Tourism, Renewable Energy, Higher Education, Healthcare, Filming, Technology
Stephanie Panayi, Investment Promotion Officer, TourInvest Unit, Invest Cyprus
Questions & Discussion
13:25-13:30 Closing of Event
Marios Tannousis, Deputy Director General, Invest Cyprus
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*The Conference programme is preliminary and subject to change by the organizers. The Conference language will be English