GREAT BRITAIN - CYPRUS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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
