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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.
3 days ago11 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


Crypto Businesses in Cyprus: Regulation, Taxation, and Licensing in 2026
Cyprus introduced an 8% flat tax on crypto gains in 2026 — one of the most competitive rates in the EU for Non-Dom residents. Combined with CySEC's CASP licensing framework and full MiCA passporting rights, Cyprus now offers regulated crypto businesses a credible EU base. But licensing takes 6–12 months and banking access requires early planning.
Feb 207 min read


Family Office Structures in Cyprus: Wealth Management for High-Net-Worth Families
Cyprus has become one of Europe's most compelling destinations for family offices — but only for families who understand the real requirements. Our latest guide covers everything from structures and tax advantages to costs and substance obligations.
Feb 139 min read


Transfer Pricing for Cyprus Companies: A Practical Guide for SMEs
Transfer pricing rules require Cyprus companies to price related-party transactions as if they occurred between independent parties. From 2026, formal documentation is mandatory for financing transactions exceeding €5 million or other transactions exceeding €1 million per category. But the arm's length principle applies to all transactions regardless of size. Learn what transfer pricing means for your Cyprus structure, when documentation is required, and how to prepare defens
Feb 619 min read


Why Cyprus Is Becoming a Strategic Base for UK Entrepreneurs Expanding Into Europe
Three years ago, suggesting Cyprus to a UK tech founder would have gotten you a polite smile. In 2026, it's a conversation most are already having. Learn why UK entrepreneurs with meaningful European revenue are establishing genuine operational bases in Cyprus—not as tax schemes, but as strategic responses to post-Brexit commercial reality.
Jan 3011 min read


Cyprus Company Formation: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide to Cyprus company formation. Learn requirements, timelines, documentation, and post-incorporation steps. Expert guidance from LCK Financial Services.
Jan 299 min read


Cyprus Corporate Tax Increases to 15%: Winners, Losers, and What You Should Do
Cyprus corporate tax rate increased from 12.5% to 15% on January 1, 2026. But the headline doesn't tell the full story. Here's who wins, who loses, and what strategic opportunities remain in Cyprus's tax framework.
Jan 1612 min read

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