GREAT BRITAIN - CYPRUS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Is London still the World’s Global Financial Centre?
Firms in the UK give us an update.
Is Cyprus an alternative destination for Londoners?
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 : Introduction
By Savvas Kyriakides, Founder & President of Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association
14:10: 10 Inbound to the UK in 2011 compared to post Brexit 2021 and what is coming in 2022
Speaker: Stephen Coleclough, Principal at Caesium International, London, UK
14:25: The implications of relocation to the UK.
Speaker: Alessia Paoletto, Private client (Tax) Lawyer at Withersworldwide
14:40: The impact of Brexit on the enforcement of judgements between Cyprus and the EU and what are the alternatives.
Speaker: Eleni Polycarpou, Partner, Co-Head of International Arbitration at Withersworldwide
14:55: UK companies relocating in Cyprus – tax benefits.
Speaker: Maria Georgiou, Chief Financial Officer at M. Kyprianou Accounting Services Limited
15:10: An overview of Cyprus companies: characteristics and requirements
Speaker: Xenia Neophytou, Director at C.X. Financia Ltd
15:30 – 16:00 Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
Moving closer to the "New normal"
How ready are we?
What changes we should expect
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 : Introduction
By Savvas Kyriakides, Founder & President of Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association
14:10 "Cyprus Tourism: The restart"
Speaker: Philokypros Roussounides, Director General of Cyprus Hotel Association
14:25: “Permanent Residency Permit – New Investment Criteria”
Speaker: Natalie Petrides, Partner at KINANIS LLC
14:40: “Cyprus as a destination for headquarter establishment and relocation & the new investment criteria for acquisition of permanent residency”
Speaker: Giorgos Avraamides, Partner, Head of Legal at Pelaghias, Christodoulou, Vrachas LLC
14:55: “Cyprus International Trusts: A Legacy for Generations”
Speaker: Nicky Xenofontos, Lawyer, Managing Director of N. Xenofontos LLC
15:10: “Cyprus Funds and Fund Managers explained”
Speaker: Xenia Neophytou, Director at C.X. Financia Ltd
15:30 – 16:00 Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
Cyprus and United Kingdom:
The promising Lands?
Services and Opportunities
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 : Introduction
By Savvas Kyriakides, Founder & President of Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association
14:05 "Welcome Speech"
Speaker: Natasa Pilides, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus
14:15 : “Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Cyprus & UK”
Speaker: Dr George Mountis, Managing Partner, Delfi Partners & Company
14:30 : "‘Cyprus – Great Britain business relations post Brexit: Divorce or long-distance relationship?"
Speaker: Andrea Kallis, Partner at Elias Neocleous & Co. LLC
14:45 : “Overview of Cyprus Banking - Efficiency in a stricter regulatory environment”
Speaker: Michalis Michael, Head of International Banking Unit (IBU), AstroBank
15:00 : "Banking Service UK & General information about UK Companies"
Speaker: Stella Zenios, Exsus Croup, Executive Director, Exsus International Ltd (Part of the Exsus Group)
15:10 : “An overview of the requirements for UK companies, both in terms of corporate and tax requirements in the UK”
Speakers: Nik Shah – Tax Partner Alex Chrysaphiades – Audit & Accounts Partner
15:20: “Cyprus Financial Services Industry and Post-Brexit Implications and Opportunities”
Speaker: Xenia Neophytou, Director at C.X. Financia Ltd
15:30 – 16:00 Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
Is Cyprus the perfect place for Relocation, investment, or retirement?
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 – 14:10 : Introduction
14:10 : “Welcome Speech”
Speaker: Andreas Kakouris, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in the UK
14:20 : "Cyprus remains a reputable international business centre’ "
Speaker: Philippos Raptopoulos, EY Cyprus, Partner - Tax and Law Leader
14:30 : “IP Box Regime about individuals/companies who wish to relocate to Cyprus and continue their business through EU”
Speaker: Charalambos Meivatzis, Partner, Head of Tax, Accounting and VAT, Kinanis LLC
14:40 : "Cypriot Citizenship: Cypriots that have Immigrated to the UK are still eligible for a Cypriot Passport"
Speaker: Savvas Savvides, Partner at Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
14:50 : “CYPRUS – An attractive property destination”
Speaker: Antonis Pisharas, Overseas Business Development and Sales Executive
15:00 – 15:30: Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
Market overview and New laws for 2021
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 – 14:10 : Introduction
14:10 : “Welcome Speech”
Speaker: Andreas Kyprianou, Member of Cyprus House of Representatives, Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Energy, Trade, Industry and Tourism
14:20 : "Cyprus Property Market Overview – Investment Opportunities"
Speaker: Nicolas Karoullas, CEO at KARMA Group, Cyprus
14:30 : “UK Property Market Overview”
Speaker: Panicos Loizides, Director at QUEST Property Consultants, UK
14:40 : ‘‘Brexit, IP, UK and Cyprus’’
Speaker: Nick Kounoupias, CEO & Founder at Kounoupias I P
14:50 : “GDPR and Brexit – What changes for UK businesses processing personal data?”
Speaker: Alexandra Kokkinou, Advocate at Tassos Papadopoulos & Associates LLC
15:00 – 15:30: Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
2021 is around the corner
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 – 14:10 : Introduction
By Savvas Kyriakides, Founder & President of Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association
14:10: Welcome Speech
Speaker: Photis Photiou, Presidential Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus
14:20 : '’Cyprus remains a reputable international business centre’’'
Speaker: Philippos Raptopoulos, Partner - Tax and Law Leader, EY Cyprus
14:30 : “First and Second Lockdown UK Real Estate Market Trends”
Speaker: George Constant, Partner at Spector Constant & Williams
14:40 : "The Cyprus Non-Domicile tax regime for individuals"
Speaker: Petros Rialas, Director, Head of Tax at Totalserve Management Ltd
14:50 : “2021 is around the corner and Cyprus rises stronger”
Speaker: Christakis Christodoulou, Inland Sales Manager at Aristo Developers
15:00 – 15:30: Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
Buying or Relocating to Cyprus?
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 – 14:10 : Introduction
14:10: Cyprus; a closer look
Speaker: Vassiliki Anastasiadou, Ex Minister of Transports, Communications and Works of The Republic of Cyprus.
14:20 : 'How to avoid pitfalls when purchasing in property in Cyprus'
Speaker: Giovanis Kouzalis, CEO at G. Kouzalis LLC
14:30 : ‘The tax incentives for both individuals and legal entities with respect to relocating to Cyprus’
Speaker: Charalambos Meivatzis, Partner, Head of Tax, Accounting and VAT at KINANIS LLC
14:40 : 'Relocation, holiday homes and living in Cyprus' – “Domenica Group, your Cyprus home provider since 1961’’
Speaker: Panagiotis Vladimirou, Business Development Manager at Domenica Group
14:50 : Alternative Investments
Speaker: Xenia Neophytou, Director at C.X.Financia Ltd
15:00 – 15:30: Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
The Day After Brexit
Agenda (UK Time):
14:00 – 14:10 : Introduction
14:10 : The transformation of the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) and the way to the Cyprus Residency’
Speaker: Savvas Savvides, Director-Partner at
Michael Kyprianou & Co., Cyprus.
14:20 : Brexit – some facts, plus a little bit of opinion
Speaker: Stephen Coleclough, owner and principal –
International Tax adviser
Caesium International LLP, UK.
14:30 : Benefits of living in Cyprus - General introduction to Korantina Homes and the lifestyle of Cyprus
Speaker: Raj Brar, Business Development Manager at
KORANTINA Homes, Cyprus.
14:40 : Alternative Banking Solutions for EU & UK companies in the UK
Speaker: Stella Zenios, Executive Director, Exsus International, Member of Exsus Group, Cyprus & UK.
14:50 : Brexit – how ready are you?
Speaker: Alexander Chrysaphiades, FCA, Partner at
Adler Shine LLP, UK.
15:00 – 15:30: Q & A Time:
The last half an hour has been provided to attendees to raise their questions to the speakers
The events were organised by
Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association
