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2 . to advocate reform in cyprus required to improve the regulatory and business environment and infrastructure ; 3 . to provide investor support with aftercare and further services . top reasons to invest in cyprus tax system human talent & level of services legal and regulatory framework macroeconomic prospects & opportunities quality of life more reasons growth sectors shipping cyprus is an internationally renowned shipping centre home to some of the world s leading names of the global shipping ... view all sectors latest news 5th cipa international investment awards representatives of the business and investment world active in cyprus attend the 5th award ceremony hosted by cipa president anastasiades attracting foreign ... read more cyprus investors guide . the cyprus investors guide is now available both in english and in russian . in the framework of the administrative reform and in the effort ... read more government approves tax incentives package to boost the start up sector the government has approved a package of tax incentives to boost the start up sector and innovation in cyprus as the undersecretary to the ... read more view more news establishing a company in order to enhance foreign investment intensity the fdi policy has been liberalised for both eu and non eu nationals . subsequently administrative procedures have been simplified and no limitations apply in most sectors of the economy as per the minimum level of investment and the foreigners participation percentage . international companies may invest and establish business in cyprus on ... read more success stories selected success stories of already established foreign investments in cyprus are provided below . new success stories are periodically added in this section . we welcome new success stories of international companies with operations in cyprus . if your company would like to be featured on this page please contact us at info cipa.org.cy read more history the first signs of civilization in cyprus the third largest island in the mediterranean sea are traced back to the 9th millennium b.c. according to mythology aphrodite the ancient greek goddess of love and beauty was born from the foam of the sea on the southwestern coast of cyprus near the city of pafos . the geographic position of the island has been a blessing and a curse at the same . ... read more macroeconomic prospects & opportunities economic recovery in cyprus is expected in record time despite the challenges faced in the last years . thanks to the government s commitment to achieving economic recovery and growth cyprus has managed to turn the page successfully facing the island s economic challenges and establish itself as a thriving business center . the following recent economic statistics ... read more events bloomberg 2016 markets most influential the cyprus investment promotion agency cipa is proudly sponsoring and participating at the bloomberg 2016 markets most ... more events videos why cyprus living in cyprus top reasons to invest in cyprus cyprus at a glance fdi policy business and economic environment sectors & opportunities growth sectors investment opportunities subscribe to our newsletter follow us on contact us search useful contacts sitemap disclaimer terms and conditions 2016 cyprus investment promotion agency designed by gnomi developed by dynamic works powered by dwcms