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GRATA International is recognized as Law Firm of the Year by AIFC Legal Awards 2024
We are happy to share that GRATA International has been honored with the title of "Law Firm of the Year" at the AIFC Legal Awards 2024 for the exemplary delivery of legal services and dedication to upholding the principles of the legal profession.
07.12.2023
New framework for Cyprus citizenship for highly skilled professionals
The foundations for a modern legislative framework, so that Cyprus remains a competitive country for the purposes of residence and work of specialized professionals in the field of technology, are now laid down in Cyprus in order to modernize the existing legislative framework regarding the qualifications and criteria for the naturalization of foreigners through a fast- track process.
Agreement between Cyprus Government and Chevron on "Aphrodite gas field" in the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone
The Cypriot government and U.S. energy company Chevron have reached an agreement on how to develop the Aphrodite field, which is the first to be discovered in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone. The field is estimated to contain 4.2 trillion cubic feet of gas.
Announcement for the submission of proof of debt claims by the depositors and creditors of FBME Bank Ltd in Cyprus
Announcement for the submission of proof of debt claims by the depositors and creditors of FBME Bank Ltd in Cyprus (the “Branch”) with registration no. AE1830 – in liquidation.
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Cyprus' strategy for natural gas and deposits in its EEZ
The strategy of the Republic of Cyprus in many respects matches the strategy of the companies invited to the workshop organized by the Ministry with the Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company and "any publications with a negative image are wrong", Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said.
30.05.2023
The Limassol office of GRATA International is participating in the first Cyprus-Kazakhstan Business Forum
Experts from both Cyprus and Kazakhstan will discuss various trading opportunities between the two countries, particularly in sectors such as Finance, ICT & Energy. Additionally, they will explore the utilization of the Double Tax Treaty that was signed in 2019.
01.02.2023
Council of Ministers announcement with new benefits for foreign interest companies coming in Cyprus
On 30/11/2022, the Council of Ministers approved the Amendment of the Policy for the Registration of Companies in the Register of Foreign Interest Companies.
GRATA International hosted a webinar on Redomiciliation of holding companies
On December 14, 2022, GRATA offices in Cyprus, Kazakhstan and Russia held a webinar on the topic: "Redomiciliation of holding companies from Cyprus and other offshore jurisdictions to AIFC".
Suspension of access to the Beneficial Owners Register for the general public
The Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property announced yesterday that access to the Register of Beneficial Owners for the general public is suspended.  This comes as a result of the landmark  Judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEE) in joined cases C-37/20 and C-601/20, of November 22 2022.