Vasiliou Law is pleased to announce that our firm has been honored with the esteemed title of Immigration Attorneys of the Year at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards for the third year. This prestigious accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and the exceptional legal services that we provide in the…
Εισαγωγή Τα θεμελιώδη δικαιώματα και ελευθερίες ενός προσώπου θεσπίζονται και κατοχυρώνονται στο Σύνταγμα της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας, και συγκεκριμένα στο Μέρος 2 αυτού. Ένα από τα βασικότερα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα είναι το δικαίωμα της ελευθερίας και προσωπικής ασφάλειας, το οποίο θεμελιώνεται στο Άρθρο 11 του Συντάγματος («το Άρθρο 11»). Αν και το δικαίωμα της ελευθερίας είναι ένα…
Σκοπός Στα πλαίσια λήψης μέτρων για την πρόληψη χρήσης εξαρτησιογόνων ουσιών οι οποίες έχουν αρνητικές επιπτώσεις τόσο στο χρήστη όσο και στην Κοινωνία υιοθετήθηκε το νάρκοτεστ όπου αναμένεται να βοηθήσει σε μεγάλο βαθμό την μείωση των τροχαίων ατυχημάτων και ιδιαίτερα των θανατηφόρων δυστυχημάτων. Κατόπιν έρευνας από την Αρχή Αντιμετώπισης Εξαρτήσεων Κύπρου από το 2014 μέχρι…
The European Union is increasingly competing with other destinations in the global race for talent. In order to attract and retain highly skilled workers in sectors facing skills shortages, the EU updated the blue card directive in October 2021. On the 17/01/2024 the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus, approved legislation to implement the…
A “Citizen of the Republic” is a person who, on 26/07/2002 (date of enactment of the relevant Law), has acquired or is entitled to acquire the status of citizen of the Republic or who, after the said date, acquired the status of citizen, in accordance with the provisions of the Law or on the basis…
On the 30th of November 2023, the House of Representatives approved and passed the amended criteria for the Naturalization of highly skilled employees under the Civil Registry Law. Highly Skilled Professionals employed by Companies designated by the Council of Ministers in the context of attracting expansion of their operations in the Republic, are allowed to…
Company Liquidation Company liquidation is a legal procedure triggered when a company faces difficulty repaying its debts. It offers a fresh start to those burdened by financial obligations. Usually, it commences with the debtor submitting a request, although creditors can also instigate it. Throughout this procedure, the debtor’s belongings are evaluated, and certain assets may…
Clarifying announcement on the new criteria concerning the expedited procedure for the granting of Immigration Permits to applicant who are third country nationals investing in Cyprus – 4th Revision of Criteria May 2, 2023 With reference to the 4th revision of the criteria relating to the expedited procedure of granting Immigration Permits to applicants who…
Y. Vasiliou & Co LLC has been awarded the prestigious Immigration Attorneys of the Year 2023 trophy. Vasiliou Law is proud to announce that our Immigration Department has been honored with a prestigious trophy in recognition of our outstanding contributions to immigration services for the year 2023. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to…
Family Reunification Permit in Cyprus – Family members of third-country national employed in Companies of Foreign Interest Introduction In order to preserve family unity, third-country nationals with residence and employment permits are able to exercise their right to Family Reunification for their family members (spouse and minor children), provided that the relevant conditions of the Aliens and…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a worldwide event celebrated every October, reminding us of the critical importance of raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting individuals and families affected by breast cancer. At Vasiliou Law, this month holds special significance. On October 27th, we united to spread awareness, extend support, and make a bold statement…
The Crypto Travel Rule or Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) for Crypto Assets – European Union (EU) Cryptocurrency regulations are on the rise all over the world recently. One of the most significant regulatory initiatives in recent years is the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule, which aims to combat money laundering and terrorist…
Vasiliou & Co LLC attended as sponsor the esteemed Cyprus FinTech Summit on September 1, 2023, hosted at the prestigious Carob Mill in Limassol. This summit, organized by XValley Technologies, brought together a distinguished group of industry-leading fintech innovators at the forefront of the fintech landscape. Distinguished speakers from both Cyprus and abroad have participated…
Table of Contents Introduction Any Purchaser who is a non-EU National and/or a holder of a non-European Passport and/or a non-citizen of the Republic of Cyprus is required to apply for the Acquisition Permit of the Immovable Property, which is subject to the approval of the Council of Ministers. The approval needs to be given…