Introduction by the Chairperson of the Summit

Keynote Address – Cyprus: An International Business Centre
• Overview of the Cyprus Economy
• The Vision 2035 Framework
• Overview of the Investment Climate
• Why Cyprus: Key Features and Compelling Advantages

Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Invest Cyprus

Session 1 – 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

Session 2 – 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

Session 3 – The Financial Services Sector of Cyprus

Financial Services: Banking and Investment Firms in Cyrus

• 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

Collaboration between the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (IX)

• Dual listing
• New Product Development
• Cross-border Trade

Session 4 – Living and Working in Cyprus

• The Real Estate Landscape
  • Residential Property Options
  • Luxury Living
  • Affordable Living
  • Commercial and Office Property Options
• Health
• Education
• Lifestyle

Videos – Case Studies

India’s Footprint in Cyprus: Case Studies of Indian Companies Operating in Cyprus