Cyprus: Your EU Gateway to Global Investments / USA
- A leading business & attractive investment destination
- A thriving jurisdiction offering EU Passporting Solutions to international firms
- An ideal business location for companies to establish European and International Headquarters
EVENT PROGRAMME
10:00-10:10 Chair Introduction
Liakos M. Theodorou, Board Member, Invest Cyprus
10:10-10:20 Welcome Addresses
Nikos Christodoulides, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cyprus
H.E. Judith G. Garber, Ambassador of the United States of America to Cyprus
10:20-10:30 Cyprus Economic Outlook & Investment Climate
Constantinos Petrides, Minister of Finance, Republic of Cyprus
George Campanellas, CEO, Invest Cyprus
10:30-11:05 SESSION I: Doing Business in Cyprus - Establishing your Corporate European and International Headquarters
• Cyprus as an emerging Tech Hub in in the EU
• Cyprus as a jurisdiction for setting up regional headquarters
• Corporate tax overview – Headquarters & FS related activities
• Living in Cyprus – An attractive location for individuals
• Cyprus IP Box
Panelists:
Marina Kasapi, Principal, Tax & Legal Department, KPMG Cyprus
Petros Krasaris, Partner and Member of the Board, EY Cyprus
Andreas Andronicou, Director - Tax Advisory, PwC Cyprus
George Ioannou, Partner, Chrysostomides
Charalambos Meivatzis, Partner, Head of Tax, Accounting and VAT, Kinanis LLC
Questions & Discussion
11:05-11:30 SESSION II: EU Passporting and Structuring Solutions for the Funds Industry
• Cyprus Regulated Funds: Current Status & Benefits
• Cyprus: An emerging Asset Management and Fund Hosting Jurisdiction
• Types and Legal forms of Cyprus Funds
• EU Passporting rights & cross-border fund distribution
• Alternative Investment Fund Managers
• Investment firms
• UCITS Managers
Panelists:
Andreas Yiasemides, President, Cyprus Investment Funds Association
Panikos Teklos, Partner, Risk Advisory & Wealth Advisory Services Leader, Deloitte
George Karatzias, Senior Manager, Alter Domus
• Questions & Discussion
11:30-11:45 SESSION III: Invest Cyprus Spotlight on Investment Opportunities arising in Priority Growth Sectors
• National Strategy and Sector Specific Priorities
• Market opportunities in the Banking and Finance Sector
• Latest trends, portfolio of assets, M&As and Greenfield Projects
• Large scale projects: Hospitality and Tourism, Renewable Energy, Higher Education, Healthcare, Filming, Technology
George Campanellas, CEO, Invest Cyprus
Stephanie Panayi, Investment Promotion Officer, TourInvest Unit, Invest Cyprus
Questions & Discussion
11:45-12:00 Closing of Event
Liakos M. Theodorou, Board Member, Invest Cyprus
To download the preliminary event brochure for the Invest Cyprus Roadshow - Cyprus: Your EU Gateway to Global Investments / USA, click here.
*The Conference programme is preliminary and subject to change by the organizers. The Conference language will be English
