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		<title>Cyprus: New pioneer plan for attracting foreign businesses</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Stephanie Nicolaou at Chambersfield Economides Kranos A new strategy aiming to attract foreign businesses to establish and expand their activities in Cyprus through a plan, was presented by the Cypriot Government and will be implemented from January 1, 2022. The plan targets areas or fields interrelated to, inter alia, High Technology Companies, Innovation Companies,...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>By: Stephanie Nicolaou at Chambersfield Economides Kranos</strong></h3>
<p>A new strategy aiming to attract foreign businesses to establish and expand their activities in Cyprus through a plan, was presented by the Cypriot Government and will be implemented from January 1, 2022.</p>
<p>The plan targets areas or fields interrelated to, inter alia, High Technology Companies, Innovation Companies, Shipping Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Biogenetics and Biotechnology Companies.</p>
<p>This plan aims to make Cyprus a Sustainable Business and Trade Center of the wider area and Europe that will be fully in line with the guidelines of the European Commission and the Recovery and Resilience Facility.</p>
<p>In this context, several incentives were prepared in order to attract foreign Companies to operate and/or relocate their headquarters and/or expand their business activities in Cyprus, which can be summarized as follows:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><u>Business Facilitation Unit</u></strong></li>
</ol>
<p>A Business Facilitation Unit will be established which will act as the central point of contact for all Companies of international interest, which operate in Cyprus and/or relocate their headquarters and/or expand their business activities in Cyprus in specific areas of economy activity.</p>
<ol>
<li>Company creation (Company registration, name approval, registration in the Social Insurance register, Registration in the VAT register and in the Income Tax)</li>
<li>Guidance for relevant permits for activation in Cyprus</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>Acceleration in the issuance and renewal of residence and employment permits</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="2">
<li>
<h4><strong><u>Revised Policy for the issuance of Temporary Residence and Employment Permits to third country nationals employed in Companies of foreign interests operating in Cyprus</u></strong></h4>
</li>
</ol>
<p>The Government of Cyprus has revised the existing policy for the employment of staff from third-countries who is employed by Companies of foreign interests operating in the Republic of Cyprus and/or Companies of foreign interest which intend to operate and/or relocate their headquarters in Cyprus and/or expand their business activities in Cyprus and have a physical presence in Cyprus including establishment/ operation of independent offices that are separate from any private residence.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the issuance of employment permits is facilitated, and work permits will be issued immediately within 1 month from the submission of the application and will last up to 3 years.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><u>The eligible Companies are the following:</u></p>
<ul>
<li>Cypriot shipping Companies.</li>
<li>Cypriot high technology / innovation Companies.</li>
<li>Cypriot pharmaceutical Companies or Companies operating in the fields of biogenetics and biotechnology.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><u>The necessary preconditions </u><u>for the third country nationals to be employed in Cyprus are </u><u>the following:</u></p>
<ol start="2">
<li>Minimum gross monthly salary of €2.500,00.</li>
<li>Possession of a university diploma or degree or equivalent qualification or certificate of relevant experience in a corresponding employment position of a 2-year duration and that the employee in question is presented with an employment contract of not less than two years.</li>
</ol>
<p>The maximum number of third-country nationals that can be employed is set at 70% of the total number of employees of the Company over a period of 5 years.</p>
<p>The Company is also allowed to employ third-country nationals as support staff provided that it does not exceed 30% of the overall support staff. The aforementioned applies if there is a duly validated employment contract between the third country national and the employer in question which is in accordance with current legislation.</p>
<p>In addition, there is the right of family reunification of third country nationals who are part of the Business Facilitation Unit. Through this very Mechanism, the Labor Market will be directly and freely accessible to the Spouses of Employees who have Residency and Work Permits in the Republic. Said access will be limited however, to the Spouses who receive a minimum monthly salary of €2500, while, it does not apply at all to the family of the support staff.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="3">
<li>
<h4><strong><u>Digital Nomad Visa</u></strong></h4>
</li>
</ol>
<p>It should be noted that the Action Plan introduced the initiative of the “Digital Nomad Visa” according to which, Visas are granted to an initial maximum limit of 100 beneficiaries.</p>
<p>The Digital Nomad Visa concerns only residency permits in the Republic of Cyprus and not work permits, for people who live in Cyprus but work in Companies operating abroad.</p>
<p>Beneficiaries of the “Digital Nomad Visa” scheme, will be third-country nationals who are self-employed and/or are employees who work remotely using information and communication technology in order to communicate with their employers and/or clients. Said employers and/or clients must not be residents of the Republic.  The Visa is valid for a period of 12 months, with the right of renewal for another 2 years once said 12-month period has lapsed.</p>
<p>The holders of Digital Nomad Visa can be accompanied by their family members, who are granted, upon their request, a residence permit that expires at the same time as the beneficiaries’ does, but are not granted a work permit.</p>
<p>Moreover, if they have been residents of the Republic of Cyprus for a period of time which in total exceeds 183 days within the same tax year, then they are considered tax residents of Cyprus meaning they are not tax residents in any other Country.</p>
<p>They also have to present evidence which clearly indicate that they have sufficient resources, at a fixed income level, to cover their living expenses during their stay in Cyprus. The amount of resources required is set at €3.500.00 per month, together with medical coverage and a clear criminal record from the country of residence.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="4">
<li>
<h4><strong><u>Tax Incentives </u></strong></h4>
</li>
</ol>
<p>The possibility of extending the 50% tax exemption for investment in certified innovative Companies and by corporate investors is being considered. The regime that was in force until the end of June 2021 allowed tax exemptions only to natural persons. For this purpose, the opinion of the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission is expected and subsequently, the approval of the relevant bill is also expected by the Parliament.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In addition, the plan provides for the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>The extension of the tax exemption that applies to employees in the Republic, provided that they were non-residents of the Republic before starting their employment, for a period of 17 years.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>The expansion of the existing tax exemption to cover new residents-employees with a salary from employment of €55,000 and above with a tax exemption of 50%.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Existing employees have the opportunity to extend the benefit from 10 to 17 years. Potential beneficiaries are persons with income (€55,000- € 100,000) for the remaining period of 17 years.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>At the same time, the abolition of the existing tax provision of 20% exemption from employment exercised in the Republic or €8,550 &#8211; whichever is lower &#8211; will be promoted, since incomes over €55,000 will receive a 50% income tax exemption.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>An increased deduction will also be granted for research and development costs and a deduction of taxable income equal to 120% of the actual cost.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>These tax incentives also apply to Cypriots who have lived abroad for at least ten years, in order to persuade them to repatriate back to the Republic.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="5">
<li>
<h4><strong><u>Naturalization</u></strong></h4>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Furthermore, the right to apply for naturalization will be given to the employees of these Companies after five years of residence and work in the Republic or after four years if they meet the criterion of holding a recognized certificate of very good knowledge of the Greek language.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol start="6">
<li>
<h4><strong><u>Social Insurance</u></strong></h4>
</li>
</ol>
<p>Additionally, the transfer of social security contributions will be ensured so that when third-country nationals who have paid social security contributions in Cyprus, wish to return for permanent residence in their country, they will be entitled to transfer the contributions they paid, provided that they did not acquire any right in regards to age pension and/or disability etc.</p>
<p><em>The content of this article is valid as at the date of its first publication. It is intended to provide a general guide to the subject-matter and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you seek professional advice on your specific matter before acting on any information provided. For further information or advice, please contact Mrs. Stephanie Nicolaou, Advocate, Mediator, Legal Consultant &amp; Certified AML Compliance Officer (CySEC) at the Law Firm </em><strong>CHAMBERSFIELD ECONOMIDES KRANOS</strong>, in<em> Limassol Cyprus, # </em>+357 25 356 800 or email at <a href="mailto:s.nicolaou@eklawyers.com">s.nicolaou@eklawyers.com</a>, <a href="mailto:info@eklawyers.com">info@eklawyers.com</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The House of Representatives in Cyprus, approved a set of amendments to the income tax law and defense tax law on 9 December 2021, relating to: the definition of tax and the residency for companies incorporated in Cyprus, the introduction of withholding taxes on payments of royalties, dividends, and interest to a company tax resident...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>The House of Representatives in Cyprus, approved a set of amendments to the income tax law and defense tax law on 9 December 2021, relating to:</h3>
<ol>
<li>the definition of tax and the residency for companies incorporated in Cyprus,</li>
<li>the introduction of withholding taxes on payments of royalties, dividends, and interest to a company tax resident in a country included on the EU blacklist or to a company incorporate dinany of the EU back listed countries which is not considered tax resident anywhere.</li>
</ol>
<p>Both laws are coming into force on December 31<sup>st</sup>, 2022.</p>
<p>Until today, a company was considered as tax resident of Cyprus if its management and control is exercised in Cyprus. After this amendment, any company incorporated or registered in Cyprus whose management and control is exercised outside Cyprus will still be considered as tax resident of Cyprus, unless this company is considered as tax resident in any other state. As a result, a Cyprus-incorporated company can no longer be considered not to be tax resident anywhere. Unless a company is tax resident in a country included in the EU black list or if the company is incorporated in a country not included on the list, it is not tax resident in any jurisdiction</p>
<h4><strong>Royalties</strong></h4>
<p>The 10% withholding tax will apply to royalty payments made to a company that does not have a residence in Cyprus but which has a residence in a country that is included in the EU blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions, or to a company incorporated in such a backlisted country which is not tax resident anywhere, regardless of whether the assets for which the royalty is paid will be used in Cyprus or elsewhere.</p>
<h4><strong>Dividends</strong></h4>
<p>Dividends paid by Cypriot tax resident companies to companies tax resident in countries included in the EU black list of non-cooperative jurisdictions or to companies incorporated in such countries which are not tax residents anywhere will be subject to a 17% special defense contribution (“SDC”).</p>
<p>The above does not apply to companies listed on a recognized stock exchange.</p>
<h4><strong>Interests</strong></h4>
<p>The SDC rate on interest paid to a company that is not tax resident of Cyprus but tax resident in a country that is listed on the EU blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions, or to a company incorporated in one of those countries that is not considered tax resident anywhere, will be 30%.</p>
<p>The above does not apply to interest paid on securities listed on a recognized stock exchange.</p>
<h4><strong>Black listed countries</strong></h4>
<p>The list is adopted by EU on the 5<sup>th</sup> of October 2021 and consists of the below countries</p>
<p>American Samoa, Fiji, Guam, Palau, Panama, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands and Vanuatu.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A new award for Chambersfield Economides Kranos One of the latest achievements of Chambersfield Economides Kranos is to receive the award of the Leading Adviser for Cyprus for 2021. Acquisition International has been a monthly digital business magazine for more than 11 years. Professionals in more than 170 countries rely on AI’s vital updates on...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>A new award for Chambersfield Economides Kranos</strong></h3>
<p>One of the latest achievements of Chambersfield Economides Kranos is to receive the award of the Leading Adviser for Cyprus for 2021.</p>
<p>Acquisition International has been a monthly digital business magazine for more than 11 years.</p>
<p>Professionals in more than 170 countries rely on AI’s vital updates on business knowledge.</p>
<p>Each year AI nominates the leading business in different fields, such as Finance, Legal, NPO’s, Audit &amp; Tax, CFO, Businesswoman and others.</p>
<p>For Chambersfield Economides &amp; Kranos is the second time receiving a distinction from Acquisition International.</p>
<p>The first time was in 2019, for its Corporate Excellence and this year is appointed as the Leading Adviser for Cyprus.</p>
<p>More precisely, Chambersfield Economides Kranos is the leading Full-Service Cross-Border Law Firm of the year in Cyprus.</p>
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<p>Chambersfield Economides Kranos is an international law firm with a physical presence in more than 9 countries and having offices in Limassol, London, and Singapore.</p>
<p>The legal firm provides a variety of services to international individuals and institutions.</p>
<p><strong>A highly experienced team of professionals undertakes with ethos, professionalism, respect and personal approach, legal and business cases on all legal and corporate services.</strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>By: Christos G. Georgiou at Chambersfield Economides Kranos Mediation is an Alternative Dispute Resolution Method (ADR Method) which can be an alternative option for resolving a dispute between two (or more parties), other than through the Courts. Mediation, like other ADR Methods (such as Arbitration), has advantages over a court process: it is faster, more...</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>By: Christos G. Georgiou at Chambersfield Economides Kranos</h4>
<p>Mediation is an Alternative Dispute Resolution Method (ADR Method) which can be an alternative option for resolving a dispute between two (or more parties), other than through the Courts.</p>
<p>Mediation, like other ADR Methods (such as Arbitration), has advantages over a court process: it is faster, more cost-effective, and involves the confidentiality of the process, as opposed to a trial which is a general procedure open to the public.</p>
<p>In addition, Mediation, has the added advantage of being a more conciliatory and peaceful way of resolving a dispute between two parties, without necessarily causing the two parties to derail and terminate the relationship and/or cooperation of the two parties, as is almost always the case when a dispute leads to Trial or Arbitration.</p>
<p>In terms of its practical application, it is a structured process (regardless of the name), in which two or more parties try to reach an agreement on resolving their dispute voluntarily with the help of a Mediator, as a third, a neutral, independent and impartial party.</p>
<p>This impartial third party is a Certified Mediator, who is selected jointly and with the consent of all parties involved in a dispute.</p>
<p><strong><u>Ways, the Disputing Parties, can enter into a Mediation process in Cyprus:</u></strong></p>
<p>Under the current legal regime in Cyprus, there are three ways for the disputing parties to enter into a Mediation process:</p>
<p>1) By a voluntary agreement of the parties when a dispute arises</p>
<p>2)  Through a Mediation Clause in a Contract signed between the parties</p>
<p>3) During a court case, when both parties agree or when one party requests it and the Court deems that this is the best course of action in this particular case (rare application).</p>
<p>Informatively, it should be noted that in other countries, such as Greece and Italy, there is a mandatory pre-trial mediation procedure prior to the adjudication of the civil action, something which is not currently applied in the Cypriot legal system.</p>
<p><strong><u>The Stages of Mediation:</u></strong></p>
<p>When and if the disputing parties enter into a Mediation process, then the Mediation process is divided into the following five stages:</p>
<p><strong>1)</strong><strong>Preparation:</strong>  Where any possible conflict of interest of the Mediator is examined, e.g., if he had previously cooperated with one of the parties of the dispute (as it also happens in an Arbitration process for the selection of an Arbitrator), the acceptance of his appointment, the drafting and signing of the agreement affiliating the dispute to Mediation, the Mediator’s briefing, the appointment of the session, the venue, and the authorizations by the parties.</p>
<p><strong>2) Opening Statements:</strong> Both of the Mediator (where he outlines his role, the way the procedure is conducted and the ultimate goal which is the resolve of the dispute) and of the Parties (where each party expresses its position on the dispute being mediated).</p>
<p><strong>3) Investigation:</strong> Where separate confidential discussions take place between the Mediator and the parties, questions, investigation of the history of the dispute and the pursuit of interests.</p>
<p><strong>4) Negotiations:</strong> Where the parties with the help of the Mediator create options and solutions for the dispute with proposals and dialogue between them.</p>
<p><strong>5) Dispute Settlement Agreement: </strong>In case of a successful mediation process, the dispute is closed with the «Mediation Settlement Agreement» signing<strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Mediation Settlement Agreement</u></strong></p>
<p><strong>«The Mediation Settlement Agreement»</strong> is probably the most crucial part of Mediation, as the Mediation process (and what has been agreed in it) is not binding until the two parties sign the Mediation Settlement Agreement.</p>
<p>The Mediation Settlement Agreement is drafted up by the Mediator, where what has been agreed is recorded in writing. It is then signed by him, and the parties and a true copy is given to each party of the Mediation. In this case, any party involved can file and register the Mediation Settlement Agreement in Court (as it is the case with an Arbitral Award) and then an Implementing Order is issued, and the Mediation becomes <em>fully</em><em>binding</em>.</p>
<p><strong><u> Laws and Procedures governing Mediation in Cyprus</u></strong></p>
<p>The Laws governing Mediation in Cyprus are the following:</p>
<p><em><u>Law on Certain Matters of Mediation in Civil Disputes of 2012 (159 (I)/2012),</u></em> which is the national law that governs the application and the procedure of Mediation in Cyprus, as well as the qualifications that a potential certified Mediator should possess.</p>
<p>Additionally, the above law stipulates the existence of two separate Registers of Mediators which are kept by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Cyprus:</p>
<p><em>Register of Mediators for Commercial Disputes</em></p>
<p><em> Register of Mediators for Civil Disputes other than Commercial Disputes</em></p>
<p><em><u>Directive 2008/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 21 May 2008, on certain aspects of mediation on civil and commercial matters</u></em>, where this European Directive applies in the event of cross-border disputes in civil and commercial matters other than certain rights and obligations which the parties are unable to decide on the basis of the applicable law, and which dispute may be referred to Mediation as an ADR.</p>
<p><em><u>The European Code of Conduct for Mediators</u></em>, which is currently the applicable Code of Conduct for Mediators in Cyprus, as the Cyprus Code of Conduct for Mediators has not yet been created.</p>
<p><em><u>Law on Family Disputes Mediation of 2019</u></em><em><u> </u></em><em><u>(</u></em><em><u>Ν</u></em><em><u>. 62(</u></em><em><u>Ι</u></em><em><u>)/2019)</u></em>, which regulates issues that fall within the scope of Family Law such as Property Disputes, Alimony, and the Use of the Family House. Matters concerning Divorce and Child Custody remain in the exclusive jurisdiction of the Family Court.</p>
<p>Furthermore, informatively, due to the peculiarity of Family Mediation, discussions and actions have been taken to create a third separate <em>Register of Mediators for Family Disputes</em>.</p>
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<p><strong><u>The Future of Mediation in Cyprus: </u></strong></p>
<p>In recent years the number of registered Mediators in Cyprus has increased dramatically and the interest of the business and commercial world in finding an ADR Method, both from the Court and from Arbitration, which is not confrontational, has turned the eyes of several stakeholders to Mediation as an economic, speedy confidential and peaceful option to resolve a dispute between 2 two parties.</p>
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<p><em>*Το περιεχόμενο του παρόντος άρθρου έχει ισχύει κατά την ημερομηνία της πρώτης έκδοσής του. Αποσκοπεί στο στα παρέχει μια γενική εισαγωγή και καθοδήγηση στον εν λόγω θέμα και σε καμία περίπτωση δεν συνιστά νομική συμβουλή. </em><em>Σας συνιστούμε να αναζητήσετε επαγγελματικές συμβουλές σχετικά με το συγκεκριμένο σας θέμα προτού προχωρήσετε σε οποιαδήποτε ενέργεια με γνώμονα τις πληροφορίες που περιέχονται στο πιο άνω κείμενο. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες ή συμβουλές, παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε με τον </em><em>Ko</em><em>. <strong><u>Χρίστο Γ. Γεωργίου</u></strong>, Δικηγόρο, Διαμεσολαβητή &amp; Νομικό Σύμβουλο στην δικηγορική εταιρεία </em><strong><em>CHAMBERSFIELD</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>ECONOMIDES</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>KRANOS</em></strong><em>, στην Λεμεσό, τηλ. +357 25 356 800 ή στα </em><em>emails</em><em> </em><a href="mailto:c.georgiou@eklawyers.com"><em>c</em><em>.</em><em>georgiou</em><em>@</em><em>eklawyers</em><em>.</em><em>com</em></a><em>, </em><a href="mailto:info@eklawyers.com"><em>info</em><em>@</em><em>eklawyers</em><em>.</em><em>com</em></a><em>.  </em><em> </em></p>
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<p>Συγκεκριμένα, δια μέσω απόφασης που εξασφαλίστηκε από τον Χρηματοοικονομικό Επίτροπο και επακόλουθη συμφωνία με Τραπεζιτικό Ίδρυμα και ενεργώντας εκ μέρους και για λογαριασμό του πελάτη / καταναλωτή, κατάφερε να επιτύχει την διασφάλιση των δικαιωμάτων και συμφερόντων του πελάτη/καταναλωτή, με την επιστροφή αξιοσημείωτου χρηματικού ποσού, το οποίο αδικαιολόγητα και/ή αντικανονικά χρεώθηκε από το Τραπεζιτικό Ίδρυμα, κατά την αποπληρωμή δανείου που ήταν επ’ ονόματί του.</p>
<p>Είναι σημαντικό να αναφέρουμε ότι η ύπαρξη του Ενιαίου Φορέα Εξώδικης Επίλυσης Διαφορών Χρηματοοικονομικής Φύσεως, εφαρμόζεται, πλέον, σε ένα ευρύ επίπεδο, με σκοπό να βοηθήσει τους καταναλωτές και να διασφαλίσει, εν μέρει, τα δικαιώματα τους.</p>
<p>Συγκεκριμένα, ο εν λόγω Φορέας, δια μέσω του Χρηματοοικονομικού Επιτρόπου, δύναται να επιλαμβάνεται παραπόνων από καταναλωτές, εναντίον χρηματοοικονομικών επιχειρήσεων, συμπεριλαμβανομένων και Τραπεζιτικών Ιδρυμάτων, σύμφωνα πάντα με τις διατάξεις του Περί της Σύστασης και Λειτουργίας του Ενιαίου Φορέα Εξώδικης Επίλυσης Διαφορών Χρηματοοικονομικής Φύσεως Νόμο του 2010 (84(I)/2010) ως έχει τροποποιηθεί, με άμεσο σκοπό και στόχο διακανονισμό των διαφορών που ενδέχεται να έχει ο εκάστοτε καταναλωτής σε σχέση με τις υπηρεσίες ενός χρηματοοικονομικού ιδρύματος.</p>
<p>Επί της εν λόγω λειτουργίας, σημαντικό είναι να σημειωθεί  η υποχρέωση του Φορέα όπως, κατά την άσκηση των καθηκόντων του, οφείλει να πράττει και/ή αποφασίζει αμερόληπτα και δίκαια προς τα δύο μέρη, ήτοι τον εκάστοτε καταναλωτή και χρηματοοικονομική επιχείρηση καθώς επίσης και να διασφαλίζει ότι οι διαδικασίες που ακολουθούνται, διέπονται με διαφάνεια, αμεσότητα και αποτελεσματικότητα και σύμφωνα πάντα με την διασφάλιση των συμφερόντων και δικαιωμάτων των καταναλωτών.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">International expansion is very appealing but, at the same time, a quite challenging and extremely demanding issue</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">that requires professional legal advice.</p>
<p><em>Michalis Economides, Advocate &amp; Legal Consultant, </em><em>CEO of Chambersfield Economides Kranos Law firm  |  </em><em>Article Publication: Gold Magazine October 2019</em></p>
<p>When a company is looking to expand internationally, there are lots of factors to be taken into consideration if its overseas business operations are to be successful. For this reason and based on my international expertise, I am inclined to believe that entrepreneurs need to thoroughly consider all the factors before deciding to engage in overseas operations.</p>
<p>I would recommend that they consider the following three questions when assessing the possibility of expansion:</p>
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<h4><strong>Is my firm ready for overseas business operations?</strong></h4>
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<p>When entrepreneurs are in the process of deciding whether to step into another market, they must be fully prepared and aware that the decision making process can be very stressful and demanding. Therefore, when they initially start considering their  firm’s international expansion, they must first decide if their business is “ready to go internationally” and, secondly, identify their differentiation strategy and how it will be communicated in the new market.</p>
<p>In addition, entrepreneurs need to scale and evaluate their financial resources, development strategies, business models and the potential new challenges that may arise when they enter the new market. Moreover, it is also very important to consider the regulatory framework in which the firm will be operating, to make sure it complies, as it is well known that all business operations and transactions are regulated by both international and national legislation.</p>
<p>Furthermore, international expansion requires an investment budget to be allocated to the establishment of business operations, including the formation of a new local legal entity, the establishment of a local branch, networking and building relationships, travel, local representation and much more.</p>
<p>Undoubtedly, globalization has made expansion into foreign markets considerably easier while technology has simplified everything as it directly connects businesses with the whole world. However, to smoothen and make the business operate successfully, there are numerous legal and due diligence aspects to be dealt with by legal professionals.</p>
<p>Consequently, it is highly recommended that, during the initial stage of the expansion in particular, entrepreneurs should collaborate with a law firm that has significant experience in international market expansion so as to safeguard their business operations, mitigate risks, monitor the overall project, fully prepare and handle all the necessary documentations and paperwork needed via the regulatory authorities of the selected market, as well as monitor all the legal aspects of the new business operation.</p>
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<h4><strong>How will my firm’s core values adapt to the requirements of the new market?</strong></h4>
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<p>All countries have different cultures and habits; companies, therefore, need to adjust their approach and adapt to the reality of each country in which they plan to operate.</p>
<p>There are several models for a company to follow when going global, in order to obtain know-how about the market. For instance, companies may:</p>
<p>i. cooperate with local companies that have already established businesses and which offer similar services/products and wish to<br />
expand their portfolio.</p>
<p>ii. proceed with a Joint Venture with a local company or a company with a substantial presence in the selected market.</p>
<p>iii. establish a franchise model that they can promote in selected markets.</p>
<p>iv. start a local branch through the incorporation of a new legal entity and hiring local human capital.</p>
<p>v. expand their online presence into other markets.</p>
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<h4><strong>Why is cooperation with a law firm </strong><strong>essential?</strong></h4>
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<p>Regardless of the chosen business model, the experienced legal advisors in a law firm possess the knowledge and know how that will ensure the interests of the parties involved and will include clauses in the agreement that are fully compliant with the provisions of the specific national law governing business activities and transactions.</p>
<p>Consequently, it is of the upmost importance to choose the right legal consultant who, together with the entrepreneur, will create the most favourable conditions for achieving growth strategies and international expansion.</p>
<p>Thus, my advice to entrepreneurs who are interested in expanding their business, is that they should engage in consistent and continuous cooperation with an accredited law firm that specializes in corporate, commercial and employment issues and has<br />
international connections. Through such cooperation, each entrepreneur will ensure that his strategies are properly implemented<br />
and aligned with all the procedures of the legislative framework.</p>
<p>It is no coincidence that many modern companies cooperate with law firms on an annual basis, for the provision of legal and advisory services and to safeguard their relationships with customers, associates, partners, affiliates and employees.</p>
<p><strong>As a lawyer and businessman myself, I am inclined to believe that all entrepreneurs, should have a thorough knowledge of the legislative and business framework governing their chosen market before implementing any strategy and be prepared with all the necessary legal documentation needed and safety measures in place, in order to avoid any negative consequences that may result from misconduct.</strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p> Article by Michalis Economides, Advocate &#38; Legal Consultant &#124; CEO of Chambersfield Economides Kranos Law firm There are many cases where investors, real estate agents and construction companies have questioned whether a real estate agreement requires the appointment and supervision of a professional lawyer. Even more times we heard that the contract is only typical...</p>
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<p>There are many cases where investors, real estate agents and construction companies have questioned whether a real estate agreement requires the appointment and supervision of a professional lawyer.</p>
<p>Even more times we heard that the contract is only typical and meets the basic requirements of the law or that the contract is standard, follows a specific pattern and does not require any change.</p>
<p>A contract, even when the transaction appears simple and straightforward, does not cease to be the most important document of the transaction, as it defines the rights of the parties involved and the appropriate actions on how to resolve various disputes that may arise. Additionally, a proper and careful contract limits all possible risks and prevents uncertainties, which could lead to disagreements.</p>
<p>As an international law firm that frequently deals with multiple and complex real estate transactions, we have unfortunately encountered many cases in which investors and service companies did not pay the necessary attention to the sales contract to cover all the chances of any dispute before, during and after the transfer of the real estate property, resulting in unpleasant and serious consequences that could only be solved through court actions.</p>
<p>Owning a property is a long-term and significant investment because of the large amounts involved. Therefore, investors, sellers and buyers, have to follow the appropriate procedures as defined by the legislative framework, during the closure of an agreement, in order to safeguard their interests.</p>
<p>On the other hand, real estate agents, construction companies, as well as land development companies, should safeguard their rights in order to avoid adverse consequences that may arise during the closure of the agreement, i.e. cancellations, financial problems etc.</p>
<p>Therefore, appointing an experienced law firm is absolutely necessary because, as legal advisors and knowledgeable legal practitioners, they can secure the benefits of the involved parties and propose the insertion, deletion or modification of terms that, in case of a disagreement, will determine what has been agreed. Additionally, the law firm will ensure that the contract is fully compliant with the provisions of the law governing the terms and conditions of the transaction in question.</p>
<p>Additionally, law firms often act and provide escrow services for the implementation of real estate contracts. In these cases, the law firm provides the “escrow service” as a third party. This service works in between the transaction and the law firm oversees its smooth flow. Typically, this service is offered in cases where investors come from a different country than the provider. However, this service is also used in cases where all the parties involved are from the same country.</p>
<p>Moreover, legal advisors are able to advise the investors, sellers or buyers on the strategy needed to be followed in their dealings with real estate transactions and purchases. The real estate market, which will be incorporated into the investors’ portfolio of real estate, is very important and influenced by various factors that determine its future value. Let’s not forget that every investor wants to increase its income flow. The main factors to be considered for each investment transaction of this type are the location, future use, tax system, the reliability of the real estate provider and the resale strategy for the property.</p>
<p>Taking everything into consideration, I would like to highlight that, by appointing an experienced law firm, investors, buyers, sellers and involved providers, secure their rights when signing the contract and are fully informed about the legislative framework and the practical part governs the purchase and sale of real estate.</p>
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