Gaming Law Update: The Cyprus government has given the go-ahead to establish a casino industry

Despite the popularity of gambling in Cyprus, government authorities have historically restricted gambling on the island. However, after much deliberation as to which model should be applied in developing this new industry, the government yesterday (18.07.2013) decided that it would issue a single license for the creation of an integrated casino resort. The Cyprus government…

Energy Law Update: Cyprus signs MOU to build LNG plant

The Republic of Cyprus has started negotiations with three energy companies to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at an estimated initial cost of $6 billion. Cyprus today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Noble Energy and Israel’s Delek and Avner to negotiate the construction of an LNG terminal in Vassilikos Cyprus,…

News: Tax Changes approved by House of Representatives

As part of the agreement concluded with the European Stability Mechanism and the International Monetary Fund for financial assistance, the Cypriot House of Representatives approved a number of tax law amendments on the 18th of April 2013. The numerous advantages which Cyprus holding have over competing jurisdictions, such as the tax free flow of dividends…

Cyprus Gaming Law Update: New Gambling Law enacted

From independence, the Republic of Cyprus has strictly regulated the engagement in games of chance or chance and skill for money or monetary return. However, following Cyprus’s accession to the EU in 2004, online gambling service providers licensed in other EU Member States began to operate from premises in Cyprus. On  the 11.07.2012 Cyprus` parliament…