Cyprus Startup Visa 2026: A Guide for Founders, Entrepreneurs and AI & Technology Startups Updated: September 2026 Cyprus has developed into an increasingly attractive jurisdiction for technology founders, entrepreneurs and innovative businesses seeking access to the European market while maintaining a comparatively flexible corporate and tax environment. One of the principal immigration routes available to...Read More

Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment 2026 | €300,000 PR Rules & Schengen Changes Cyprus continues to offer one of its principal permanent residence routes for non-EU nationals through the expedited Permanent Residence by Investment procedure under Regulation 6(2) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations. Under the rules currently in force, eligible third-country nationals may obtain...Read More

Private Wealth Planning in Cyprus in 2026: A Legal and Tax Roadmap for International Families Internationally mobile founders, investors and families often approach Cyprus with a simple question: how can they organise their residence, investments and succession efficiently without creating tax exposure or legal risk elsewhere? The answer requires more than establishing a company or...Read More

Cyprus FDI Screening: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors Legally reviewed: 23 July 2026 Jurisdiction: Republic of Cyprus Foreign investors acquiring a stake in a Cyprus business must now consider a regulatory question at the start of the transaction: does the investment require approval under Cyprus’s foreign direct investment screening regime? The answer may affect...Read More

Cyprus or Greece, Legal and Tax Comparison for Israeli Property Investors A Practical Guide for Cross-Border Real Estate Buyers As Israeli investors increasingly explore opportunities in the Mediterranean real-estate market, Cyprus and Greece consistently emerge as the two most attractive destinations. Both jurisdictions offer competitive property prices, residency options, and strong long-term market fundamentals. However,...Read More

How Israelis Can Obtain Cyprus Permanent Residency Through Property Investment A Complete Legal Guide Cyprus has become one of the most attractive destinations for Israeli families, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking a safe and efficient route to permanent residency in the European Union. With proximity to Israel, a stable legal system, a strong property market, and...Read More

Buying Property in Cyprus as an Israeli Citizen Legal Checklist Before You Sign Anything Buying property in Cyprus has become one of the most attractive real-estate opportunities for Israeli investors, families, and holiday-home buyers. With short flights, cultural proximity, a transparent legal system, and strong property appreciation, Cyprus offers a stable and investor-friendly environment. However,...Read More

Joint Ventures Between Israeli Investors and Cyprus Developers How to Structure the Deal Safely. Joint ventures between Israeli investors and Cyprus developers are becoming one of the most popular Cyprus real estate investment structures, offering strong returns and a stable legal environment for foreign investors. A developer–investor partnership must begin with thorough real estate due...Read More

Steps to Incorporate a Company in Cyprus At Michalaki, Pitsillidou & Co LLC, we guide clients through every stage of the company formation process in Cyprus, ensuring full legal compliance and efficiency. Below are the key steps required to incorporate a private limited liability company (Ltd) under Cypriot law: 1. Selection and Approval of Company...Read More

Understanding Land-for-Property Exchanges (“Αντιπαροχή”) in Cyprus In the Cypriot real estate world, the term “αντιπαροχή” (antiparochi) is one you’ll hear often. It’s a unique land-for-property exchange arrangement where landowners partner with developers to transform empty plots or land into valuable new apartments or offices or houses or villas—without any money changing hands in most of...Read More