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