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The Grace Period Is Over: Crypto Services in Cyprus After MiCA
MiCA’s transition ended on 1 July 2026. Who can still operate in Cyprus, what CySEC expects during wind-downs, and how to verify any crypto counterparty
6 days ago7 min read


Cyprus Is Finally Producing Real Startup Funding in 2026
A venture fund, a bank-backed app, and public grants are moving real capital into Cyprus startups — alongside an angel investor tax break that expires in 2026
Jul 117 min read


The Company No One Insisted on Doing an Audit - The Theranos Lesson
Theranos raised $700m before its first independent audit. See when private companies and family offices actually need financial assurance, and what it protects
Jul 47 min read


The Tax That Moved a Fortune
IKEA's founder spent 40 years in tax exile — then went home. The real cost of relocating for tax, and why the cheapest outcome isn't always right.
Jun 285 min read


The Number That Lied: Profit vs Cash Flow
Carillion looked profitable until the day it collapsed with £29m left. Why a profitable business can run out of cash — and how to read past the headline.
Jun 195 min read


The $800 Mistake: The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe
Apple’s forgotten founder sold his 10% stake for $800. A story about opportunity cost — and why the most expensive business decisions look like caution.
Jun 135 min read


What Warren Buffett Actually Did With His Wealth - and What It Says About Long-Term Thinking
He gave away over $60 billion and left his children 0.5% of his fortune. A serious look at what Buffett decided, what the research on wealth and happiness actually says, and why the question matters.
Jun 511 min read


The Businesses That Survived 100 Years - and What They Had in Common
A temple builder founded in 578 AD. A gunmaker since 1526. A cymbal maker from the Ottoman court. Four businesses that outlasted empires — and the five things they had in common.
May 3013 min read


Pillar Two and Cyprus: What the Global Minimum Tax Means for Your Structure
The OECD's 15% global minimum tax and Cyprus's 15% CIT rise are not the same thing. A plain-English guide to who Pillar Two applies to, what QDMTT means, and what SMEs can safely ignore.
May 2213 min read


Deemed Dividend Distribution Is Abolished in Cyprus: What This Means for Company Owners
Cyprus abolished Deemed Dividend Distribution for profits from 1 January 2026. What the change means, what the transitional rules say, and what company owners should do now.
May 1711 min read


Cyprus Double Tax Treaties: A Practical Guide for International Business
Cyprus has 65+ double tax treaties. This guide covers withholding tax rates by region — Europe, Middle East, Asia — and what they mean for your business structure.
May 89 min read


Cyprus Business Facilitation Unit: The Complete Guide for Foreign Companies (2026)
The Cyprus Business Facilitation Unit (now the BSC) lets foreign companies hire non-EU talent fast, without labour market tests or quotas. This complete 2026 guide covers eligibility, registration, work permits, costs, and the two deadlines arriving on 1 January 2027.
May 111 min read


The Deal Behind the Deal: What a 50-Year Family Business Teaches Us About Succession Planning
When Alfamega acquired Tsiartas & Sons after 50 years, the real story was 20 years in the making. What Cyprus business owners must know about succession planning.
Apr 259 min read


VAT Registration in Cyprus: When You Must, When You Should
The Cyprus VAT threshold is €15,600 — but when should you register voluntarily? A practical guide to thresholds, EU cross-border rules, and the traps to avoid.
Apr 189 min read


The Role of Financial Clarity in Better Business Decision-Making
Most business decisions are not wrong — they are made with incomplete information. Discover how financial clarity gives SME owners and founders the confidence to decide faster and grow with purpose.
Apr 105 min read


Cyprus Tax Calendar 2026: Key Deadlines and Compliance Guide
Stay compliant with this complete Cyprus tax calendar for 2026. All key deadlines for corporate tax, personal tax, VAT, social insurance, and employer obligations in one comprehensive guide.
Mar 2711 min read


Cyprus FDI screening regime: What non-EU investors need to know before April 2026
Cyprus's FDI screening law enters into force on 2 April 2026. Here's what non-EU investors need to know: who it applies to, which sectors are covered, and how the approval process works.
Mar 209 min read


Cyprus Non-Domicile Status: The Complete Guide for 2026
A practical guide to Cyprus non-dom status in 2026 — who qualifies, what the tax benefits are, how to establish it correctly, and what the most common mistakes cost you.
Mar 138 min read


Iran Conflict Impact on Financial Markets: What Business Owners Need to Know in 2026
The Iran conflict is reshaping energy prices, inflation expectations and interest rates. Here's what it means for your business costs, financing, and planning — with practical stepsCyprus International Trust Guide: Who Can Use One & What It Protects
Mar 68 min read


Cyprus International Trusts: The HNWI's Guide to Asset Protection and Succession
How a Cyprus International Trust Works — Asset Protection & Succession
Cyprus International Trust Guide: Who Can Use One & What It Protects
Feb 277 min read

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