“Crypto Asset Service Providers & Cryptos: Registration, Legal Issues & AML Implications” Seminar

Senior Partner, Michalis Kamperis, at Cyprus Fiduciary Association Seminar, “Crypto Asset Service Providers & Cryptos: Registration, Legal Issues & AML Implications” | Nicosia, September 8th 2022 In his speech concerning the regulatory framework, c...

Our partner, Michail Kamperis speaking about the UBO Registry, at Omega TV’s “Αιχμές”

Our partner, Michail Kamperis, is shedding light and sharing valuable tips on the topic of UBO Registry Directive for Companies, at Omega TV’s “Αιχμές”. Check out more at http://www.omegatv.com.cy/cgibin/hweb?-A=178299&-V=megatvvodvideos Based ...

IK Law co-founds the International Association for the Transparency of Alternative Currencies

TrustInCoins Association

We are proud to announce that our law firm has co-founded the International Association for the Transparency of alternative currencies (TrustInCoins), a non-profit association established in Luxembourg in 2021. The founders are reputable law firms,...

We are launching our UBO Registry Desk

Legal Guidance by our Firm, the Drafters of the UBO Registry Directive for Companies

On July and September 2021, Mr. Kamperis made legal presentations and he was the main speaker, together with the representatives of the Ministry of Commerce, in Seminars organized by SELK, the Cyprus International Business Association and the Cyprus...

IK Law Firm completed the legal drafting project for the UBO Registry in Cyprus

Our specialized lawyers can guide you for any matters related to the UBO Registry

The Cyprus Registrar of Companies issues UBO Registry Directive The Legal Drafting Team of our Firm has advised the Cyprus Registrar of Companies and the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry for the legal drafting and vetting of the legal fram...

Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. joins the Cyprus Blockchain Association

Our firm joined this week the Cyprus Blockchain Association, an association of industry leaders advocating for the innovation, essential to utilise the potential of the blockchain technology. Our firm is always to the forefront of the rapidly evo...

Cyprus Registrar of Companies awards to Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC legal drafting contract

IK Law firm shall draft the Regulations for the Central register of Beneficial Owners

Pursuant to the 4th Anti Money Laundering Directive (EU Directive no. 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing), the Cyprus AML legislation was amended in order to ...

Tax Preferences for IT Business in Russia

Preferential IT Tax Regimes of Russia and Cyprus

Read the Article on Preferential IT Tax Regimes of Russia and Cyprus of Lawbridge Russia Partner, Ernest Agayan and Lawbridge Cyprus Partner, Michail Kamperis in the below link of the Lawbridge website: https://lawbridge.law/wp/2020/09/23/...

Cybersecurity of 5G Networks in Cyprus

A legal drafting project of Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC is successfully completed

The Cyprus Digital Security Authority issues its Decision The Digital Team of our Firm has advised the Digital Security Authority of Cyprus and KPMG for the legal drafting and vetting of the legal framework regulating Cybersecurity for the forthco...

Cybersecurity of 5G Networks: Legal Drafting project by Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC

Our Digital Team

25 June 2020: Cyprus Digital Security Authority launches public consultation on a draft Decision for the Cybersecurity of 5G Networks Our Law Firm is part of a team headed by the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation, the...

U.S. Court of Appeals rules for Greece on an ownership suit for ancient figurine

Sotheby's action dismissed for lack of jurisdiction: A Cyprus legal perspective

The return of looted cultural heritage is a sensitive issue, especially for countries that have long suffered from illicit trade of their antiquities, such as Greece, Italy, Egypt and off course Cyprus, a continuous victim of the 1974 Turkish invasio...

Publication in the State Aid Hub of the European State Aid Law Quarterly

Covid-19 Measures Adopted and State Aid Measures (Hopefully) to Be Adopted: An Update from Cyprus

Covid-19 Measures Adopted and State Aid Measures (Hopefully) to Be Adopted: An Update from Cyprus by Michail Kamperis, 17.04.2020 We are happy to share with you an update on the Covid-19 measures that are or will be adopted in Cyprus. Our guest auho...

Coronavirus legal update: areas of advice to our clients

IK Law Firm continues to operate without interruption

As the lawyers and staff of Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC continue to operate without interruption by using digital technology capabilities, we have compiled the major areas where our clients can receive legal assistance from us. Support Measures t...

KEEP CALM AND GRANT COMPATIBLE STATE AID: Eu State Aid Rules and Covid-19

How can Cyprus and the other Member States legally provide liquidity support to businesses?

State Aid defined The European Commission defines State Aid as an advantage in any form whatsoever conferred on a selective basis to companies by national public authorities. This advantage qualifies as state aid if it distorts competition and is ...

Summer Vacation Scheme

Two successful applicants shall join our summer three-week vacation scheme

Summer Vacation Scheme Our Firm is recruiting for two successful applicants to join our summer three-week vacation scheme. Why should I do a vacation scheme? • You’ll work and spend three weeks in two different departments, Corporate and Lit...

Digital Identification - Legal drafting project by Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC

Public Consultation for the National Electronic Identity Scheme

Our Firm has completed the legal drafting and vetting of Amending Laws and Regulations for the introduction of a National Electronic Identity Scheme in Cyprus. The Director of the Department of Electronic Communications announced on the 17th Janua...

Caspian Countries Desk: Kazakhstan-Cyprus first-time Double Tax Treaty enters into force

January 2020 Newsletter 4 January 2020: The President of Kazakhstan signs the Law on the ratification of the Double Taxation Convention between Kazakhstan and Cyprus Following the signature of a first-time Double Tax Treaty on 15 May 2019 betwee...

Michail Kamperis Article in Forbes Kazakhstan

Double Tax Treaty between Kazakhstan and Cyprus:Tax/investment planning through Cyprus entities

As from 1st of January 2020, legal, tax practitioners and entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan will have a new tool for their tax and investment planning. A new Double Tax Treaty was signed on 15 May 2019 between Cyprus and Kazakhstan. The Treaty is expect...

The Cyprus Investment Programme

Citizenship for Foreign Entrepreneurs/Investors

Click here to see our Cyprus Investment Programme Presentation...

Why Cyprus?

Cyprus: An attractive jurisdiction opening Gates to the World

Click here to see our Why Cyprus Presentation...

Litigation Finance

Another tool in the arsenal of clients and lawyers

Lacking the financial means to commence or pursue or defend litigation or arbitration claims is one common concern for the parties in a dispute. To this end, our Firm cooperates with leading global legal funders and we propose to our clients legal ...

May 2019 Newsletter

Lawbridge May 2019 Newsletter Crossborder Business Support LawBridge May 2019 Newsletter Hot topics: 15 May 2019: Fresh Amendments to the Cyprus Investment Program (Citizenship by Investment) come into force The Cyprus Filming Scheme st...

Fresh amendments to the Cyprus Investment Programme

March 2019 Immigration Newsletter

On the 13th February 2019, the Council of Ministers proceeded with further changes to the Cyprus Economic Citizenship Programme (CIP) in order to encourage investments in additional economic sectors and enhance due diligence procedures. The changes, ...

Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC goes Green

The first law firm in Cyprus to be certified as a Green Office

We are happy to announce that Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC became the first law firm in Cyprus to be accredited as a Green Office. During the current year, we have implemented an Action Plan towards improving our sustainability procedures, by app...

Cyprus amends its Economic Citizenship Program

July 2018 Immigration Newsletter

Cyprus amends its Economic Citizenship Program by introducing Code of Conduct and Registry of Providers The Cyprus Economic Citizenship Program has, as of the 21st May 2018 Decision of the Council of Ministers, been renamed to “Cyprus Investment Pr...

Legal Services for the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program

Under the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Program, Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC provides personalized legal services to Indian, Arab and Russian Investors interested to acquire the Cyprus/EU Passport and work, reside and buy property freely within ...

Cyprus makes more attractive its Non-Domicile tax residency regime

by introducing a 60 days per year threshold

Cyprus makes more attractive its Non-Domicile tax residency regime by introducing a 60 days per year threshold On July 2017, an amendment to the Cyprus Income Tax Law was adopted, marking a significant change to the non-domicile tax residency regi...

Spyros Ierotheou is admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

On the 5th May 2017, Mr. Spyros Ierotheou, one of the 2 name partners of our office, was admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Mr. Ierotheou is active in the field of arbitration and private dispute resolution for more th...

Michalis Kamperis article in the IFC World 2016 for the Cyprus citizenship by investment

Michail Kamperis contributes to the Cyprus Chapter of the IFC WORLD 2016 regarding the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Scheme. Michalis Kamperis publishes an article in the IFC World 2016 for the Cyprus citizenship by investment. Please click ...

Michalis Kamperis has joined the Investment Migration Council as a member

Michalis Kamperis has joined the Investment Migration Council as a member. IMC is a non-profit worldwide association for professionals dealing with investor immigration and citizenship-by-investment, bringing together the leading stakeholders in the...

Cyprus Citizenship by Investment program

Amendments reduce minimum investment and introduce residence requirement

Cyprus Citizenship by Investment program - September/2016 amendments reduce minimum investment and introduce residence requirement By Mr. Michail Kamperis, Ierotheou, Kamperis & Co. LLC The Cyprus Citizenship by Investment program was amended on 13...

Civil Court issues for the first time freezing injunction in a state aid case

The 6th June 2014 was a landmark day for state aid control in Cyprus, as the District Court of Nicosia issued an interim judgment and awarded a freezing injunction for the first time in a Cyprus state aid case, that is Civil Action no. 5141/13, Cypra...