Exciting news for everyone here at Haviaras & Philippou LLC. Our firm is delighted to announce the merger with Antonis Paschalides & Co LLC.

Consulting and advisory firm PwC Cyprus on Tuesday said that its foundation is ushering in a new approach to social contribution, focusing on the three core pillars of education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and the contribution of the organisation’s people.

Attracting productive direct investments in our country is of paramount importance for the Government, Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides said in his address at the 11th Invest Cyprus International Investments Awards that took place in Nicosia.

The liquidity and capitalisation of the Cypriot banking system are above the European Union average, while efforts on reducing non-performing loans are progressing well, the president of the European Banking Authority (EBA) Jose Manuel Campa said on Tuesday.

The deadline for the first instalment of the Temporary Tax Assessment for the year 2023 in Cyprus is approaching and it is recommended that businesses contact their tax advisors to ensure tax compliance.

Cyprus’ tourism revenue reached €217.6 million in April 2023, compared to €185.1 million in the same month of the previous year, marking a 17.6 per cent increase, according to a report by the state’s statistical service, which uses the data gathered by the recurring traveller survey.

Cyprus and global banking sectors are facing a cocktail of challenges that lead to radical change, banking expert Chris Davis told the Cyprus News Agency, underlining that enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of banking institutions goes hand in hand with investing in technology, offering personalised customer services, enhancing cybersecurity and finding new sources of revenue.

Tourism is returning to pre-pandemic levels, deputy minister for tourism Costas Koumis said on Friday.

On 08 June 2023, the House of Representatives passed a bill amending the current legislative framework allowing for a reduced VAT rate of 5% levied on first homes on the Value Added Tax Law 119(I) of 2016 (the "Law"). The new amendment of the Law is subject now to the European Commission's approval to come into force.

Fairfax wishes to inform all employers about the changes that will be put in effect in 2024.