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08 Feb, 2017
It would take you at least 20 years to get citizenship here in Andorra. Here, where residency rules are relatively straightforward, naturalization is extremely tough to come by...
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07 Sep, 2016
The purpose of this blog is to dispel myths and to clear up why it's important to note that a great solution for one person may not be such a great fit for another. One mistake I see people make often is for residents from emerging markets...
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20 Aug, 2015
With the emergence of Cyprus as a thriving international business centre and as the preferred place of establishment of many companies of foreign interests, Cyprus has seen a large increase in the use of arbitration as a commercial dispute resolution mechanism...
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22 Nov, 2013
Most of us tend to forget the fact that there is an enormous difference between the operation of the two types of bank account mentioned above. First of all, however, we should clarify exactly what we mean by offshore and onshore banking. It will be easier to understand the difference between the two if we look at the second one first. In the case of onshore banking, speaking strictly about corporate accounts, the company generally opens an account in the country in which it is registered, which also tends to be where the owners live or are resident and where the company carries out its business activities.
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22 Oct, 2013
To be brief and to the point, the answer is yes. And there are several layers to this categorical yes which are worth exploring and taking into account when analysing the way things may develop in the future. It would appear from many points of view that this year is going to be about Cyprus in European business circles, even if, albeit more than six months ago, the islands banks closed down for two weeks unheard of in modern business history and they only operated under severe restrictions once they reopened.
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05 Jul, 2013
March 16th 2013 will go down as a milestone in modern Cypriot history. The country, under the burden of financial difficulties, turns for help to the EU, who place draconian conditions on the bailout: all bank deposits will be affected, with 6.75% being taken from deposits under 100 000 euros and 9.9% from anything over that figure.
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05 Mar, 2013
The process can seem confusing and complicated, mainly because there are several stages and various documents needed. However, with the advice and guidance of an expert through the application process it will reduce time and make it as simple as possible.
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14 Feb, 2013
Certain recent news took the world by surprise, when Gerard Depardieu decided to move to Russia and soon after received Russian citizenship. Vladimir Putin personally handed him his Russian ID Card. Naturally, the media and Internet exploded with all sorts of comments from restrained skepticism to grotesque humor. These, of course, include similarities between Depardieu and Russians the love for alcohol and the specifics of national behaviour in public spaces are compared and also, the possibility of Depardieu joining the party United Russia is brought into discussion.
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16 Jan, 2013
The end of the year is upon us, and at this time the number of justified and more significantly unjustified fears and nervousness about the future increases dramatically.
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13 Nov, 2012
Favourable tax laws
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