30 May

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Levels Of Jurisdictions for Forex Companies

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When a company or an individual would like to get a license to trade in Forex it is logical to question which will be the ideal jurisdiction to incorporate and license the future business. In this article we will divide the various jurisdictions into Levels by taking into consideration the complexity and time needed to obtain the license as well the cos and requirements. In order to protect citizens from fraud, many countries have established state or private organizations to regulate the Forex market and usually these organizations are backed by the local governments. These countries include USA (NFA, CFTC) and...

27 May

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Cyprus Tax Tonnage System

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The ship management sector in Cyprus manage in 2015 to raise revenues over 450 million Euros something that demonstrates its strength. The Cyprus sectors corresponds approximately to 6% of Cyprus GDP. The advantage or registering a ship management company in Cyprus include: simplicity of the process, the geographic location of Cyprus, the island offers worldwide first class services and of course the Cyprus Tonnage Tax system which makes Cyprus an attractive location for ship management companies Under the Cyprus Tax tonnage system the annual tax calculated is based on the net tonnage of the qualifying vessels managed by the ship manager. Cyprus...

25 May

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CySEC Procedures for the receipt and follow-up of reports of infringement of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse

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The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issues this circular under article 12(1) of the Market Abuse Law of 2016, as amended from time to time, wishing to inform about the procedures in place regarding the receipt and follow-up of reports of infringement pursuant to article 32 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 16 April 2014, on market abuse (market abuse regulation) and repealing Directive 2003/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directives 2003/124/EC, 2003/125/EC and 2004/72/EC. For the purposes of this circular and the completion of the “Whistleblowing...

24 May

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What is Forex ?

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What is Forex? In simple terms Forex is the foreign exchange market, FX or currency market is where one currency is traded for another. It is a decentralized global market where all the world’s currencies trade. It is one of the largest most liquid market in the world with daily trading exceeding $5 trillion. It does not have a central exchange as it trades over the counter and is active 24 hours a day, five days a week. What Happens when I trade Forex? If you have ever travelled overseas then you have made a Forex transaction! A vacation to USA and you have to convert your...

22 May

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Stamp Duty Law of Cyprus

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Paying Stamp Duty in Cyprus In an attempt to simplify and modernise the Stamp Duty law of Cyprus (Law 19/1963) (the “Law”) there have been some recent amendments. Main amendments relate mainly to the stamp duty rates payable regarding different types of document The law states that stamp duty is payable on any document concerning a property that is situated in the Republic of Cyprus. This is irrespective as to the place of execution of the document. Changes Contracts valued from 1 euro to 5000 euros, zero stamp duty Contracts valued from €5001 to €170,000 and for every €1000 or part of €1000 the stamp duty...

21 May

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CIFs : Cyprus Investment Firms

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CIFs : Cyprus Investment Firms Directors’ Liabilities in the case of an offence (illegal act) Any Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) should have at least two executive Directors on their Board of Directors. Any independent non-executive Directors will be experienced in their fields, have good reputations, use their abilities and skills to promote their company, and be well known in the business community. The majority of Directors will be Cypriot residents. Section 138 of the Investment Services and Activities Regulated Markets Law 144 (1) 2007 (the ‘law’) states that the commission may impose a fine of up to €175,000 For any person who violates the provisions...

15 May

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Redomiciliation of a Cypriot Company

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Prior 2006 Cypriot companies could not switch to other Jurisdictions, this has become possible after Cyprus Parliament voted Law 124(I)/2006. In order for a company to be transferred to another Jurisdiction must satisfy two criteria. Firstly it need to obtain the consent of the Registrar and secondly it need to apply to another jurisdiction for the transfer. Get approval from the Registrar. The company’s memorandum must contain provision of allowing a company to switch jurisdictions and if it does not the company should amend the memorandum and articles of association and add the provision that the law requires. As soon as the provision...

12 May

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Investing in Forex

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Investing in overseas currencies is a noticeably new street of making an investment. There are appreciably fewer people are aware about this market than there are human beings aware about several other avenues of making an investment. buying and selling foreign money, also called forex, is the most rewarding funding market that exists. There are numerous elements that make this genuine among which, a hit foreign exchange traders earn realistic income of one hundred plus percent each month. in comparison to a number of the better known funding markets together with corporate stocks, that is an remarkable go back on...

11 May

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Cyprus Forex Company Formation

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Cyprus Forex Company Formation Foreign exchange trading is a new type of market where investors and investment firms conduct business. Forex is trading over the counter where buyers and sellers conduct forex transactions. Cyprus is an attractive destination for forex companies due to its tax regime and EU member status and also due to its regulations that have proved as one of the most reliable jurisdictions for FX companies. Furthermore after the changes in EU law and regulations non EU regulated FX companies cannot operate in European Union therefore the is a trend of new FX companies forming in Cyprus. Changes in the...

08 May

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Cyprus Investment Program – Family Members

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The application process The decision of the Council of Ministers provides for the grant of Cypriot citizenship to the spouse as well as to the financially dependent adult children (eighteen years old and above) of the investor. The most important thing of the abovementioned is that neither the spouse, nor the children are obliged to meet any financial criteria. The decision regulates that adult children of an investor are considered as financially dependent, if they are students up to the age of 28 and are attending an institution of higher education aiming to obtain a diploma or an undergraduate or a master’s degree. In...

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