Agenda
15:00 - 15:40
Registrations
15:40 - 15:55
Opening Remarks
Cyprus: An International Business Centre
15:55 - 16:05
Welcome Address by the H.E. Evagoras Vryonides, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in India
16:05 - 16:15
Welcome Address: Strengthening the Indian-Cyprus Connection
16:15 - 16:25
Cyprus: Regulatory and Supervisory Landscape
16:25 - 16:35
The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and collaboration with the National Stock Exchange of India (IX)
16:35 - 16:55
Panel Discussion: Cyprus: A Rising Technology, Start Up and Innovation Hub
- Cyprus: An established and growing tech hub in the European Union and a promising location for business
- The Ecosystem: Growth Trends and Key Facts & Figures on Cyprus’s ICT Sector
- R&D in Cyprus
- Digitalization and Innovation in Cyprus
- Start-up ecosystem in Cyprus
- IP Regime and other tailor-made incentives available to ICT companies
16:55 - 17:00
Testimonial from Anuraag Maheshwari, Director, Sirtica Ship Management PVT LTD
17:00 - 17:50
Panel Discussion: Doing Business and Investing in Cyprus
The Corporate Perspective. The Tax and Legal Environment
- Setting up business presence or investing in Cyprus
- FDI
- Relocation and Headquartering
- Corporate Taxation: An Overview
- The Legal Framework for Corporates
Key Tax Features and Advantages for Shareholders and Business Owners:
- Tax Regime for Non-Domiciled Individuals
- Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Income Repatriation
Cyprus: A Destination of Choice for HNWI’s, their families, companies and employees. Key Legal Aspects and Advantages for Shareholders and Business Owners:
- The Cyprus Non-Domicile Regime
- Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Income Repatriation
- Cyprus International Trusts
- Wills and Estate Planning
- The HNWI perspective: tax & legal framework, wealth protection & preservation
- Migration Policy and Relocation Process for Employees and their Families
- Tax exemptions and advantages available to Employees and Tax Nomads
The Republic of Cyprus’ FDI Screening Law and what should investors and their advisors know

17:50 - 17:55
Testimonial from Sunil Kapoor, COO & Partner, OL Shipping Group
17:55 - 18:45
Panel Discussion: The Financial Services Sector of Cyprus
Financial Services: Banking and Investment Firms in Cyprus
- Banking in Cyprus
- Investment Firms in Cyprus
- Fintech, Blockchain and Digital Finance
- Sandbox Frameworks and EU White passporting advantages
The Cyprus Funds Industry
- Cyprus: An attractive Tax Jurisdiction. Developing the Fund Industry through Cyprus – Cyprus as the gateway to the European Union
- Fund Management in Cyprus: An Emerging Asset management and Fund Holding Jurisdiction
- Types of Funds.
- Funds Administration. Case Studies

18:45- 19:00
Fireside Chat: Living and Working in Cyprus
- The Real Estate Landscape
- Residential Property Options
- Luxury Living
- Affordable Living
- Commercial and Office Property Options
- Health
- Education
- Lifestyle
19:00
Networking Cocktail

































