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A premier Cypriot law firm specializing in corporate structuring, digital asset regulation, and investment migration.

Regulated by the Cyprus Bar AssociationLaw Office Registry Number: 1143

Practice Areas

  • Corporate
  • Private Wealth
  • Residency & Relocation
  • Startups & VC
  • Intellectual Property
  • Digital Assets
  • AI & Tech
  • Tax & Accounting
  • Regulatory Insights

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Ellinas House, 2nd fl

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+35722554202

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Residency & Relocation

Residency, Relocation & Immigration

Relocate to Cyprus with speed and certainty — whether through investment-based residency, digital nomad permits, or corporate transfers.

Cyprus offers one of Europe's most accessible and strategically advantageous residency frameworks. We guide individuals, families, and companies through every route — from the Golden Visa permanent residence programme and digital nomad visas to corporate relocation permits and EU citizen registration. Our team handles the full lifecycle: application strategy, document preparation, government liaison, and post-approval compliance.

How We Help

Fast-Track Permanent Residence

Secure your Cyprus permanent residence permit in as few as 60 days through the investment-based Golden Visa programme.

Digital Nomad & Remote Worker Permits

Purpose-built visa pathways for remote professionals and freelancers seeking a European base with minimal bureaucracy.

Seamless Corporate Transfers

End-to-end work permit and residence coordination for companies relocating executives, key employees, and their families.

Key Benefits of Cyprus

Golden Visa in 60 Days

The Cyprus fast-track immigration permit grants permanent residence to non-EU nationals who invest a minimum of €300,000 in qualifying real estate, with approvals typically issued within two months.

Gateway to the European Union

As a full EU member state, Cyprus residence unlocks visa-free travel across the Schengen area and access to European healthcare, education, and business markets.

No Minimum Stay Obligation

Unlike many EU residence programmes, the Cyprus permanent residence permit requires only one visit every two years to maintain validity — ideal for globally mobile individuals.

Golden Visa & Permanent Residence

Securing permanent legal security in a stable European Union member state is a top priority for global investors and their families. The Cyprus Permanent Residence by Investment program, often referred to as the Golden Visa, offers an accelerated pathway to lifelong residency rights. By making a strategic investment of at least 300,000 euro into new real estate, investors can secure permanent residency permits for their spouse and dependent children within 6 to 9 months.

How We Help

We provide comprehensive, end-to-end legal coverage for your investment application. Our team directly handles the thorough due diligence of your real estate acquisitions, reviews all developer contracts, and manages the entire filing process with the migration authorities. Best of all, the program requires your family to visit the island just once every two years to keep your status active, offering maximum flexibility while you build your Mediterranean home base.

Our Key Services Include

  • Conducting full property title deed, land registry, and legal contract due diligence.
  • Preparing and filing absolute Permanent Residence applications with the Civil Registry.
  • Structuring compliant real estate investment vehicles for non-EU property buyers.
  • Managing dependent family inclusion steps for lifelong European residency status.

Digital Nomad Visas

The rise of borderless remote work has made Cyprus a natural magnet for international freelancers, tech professionals, and remote contractors looking for a better lifestyle. The official Digital Nomad Visa program gives non-EU professionals the legal right to reside on the island while continuing to serve clients and employers based entirely abroad. To qualify, remote professionals simply need to demonstrate a consistent, clean net monthly income of at least 3,500 euro.

How We Help

We take the operational stress completely out of your hands by gathering, auditing, and formatting your global remote contracts and bank statements into a flawless application file. Our team secures your official slots with the migration department and walks you through every step of the local registration process. This allows you to focus on your day-to-day work while we secure your legal right to work under the Mediterranean sun.

Our Key Services Include

  • Auditing remote contracts, employment proofs, and foreign bank income statements.
  • Securing priority migration appointments and submitting official visa applications.
  • Arranging standard local health insurance packages tailored for remote nomads.
  • Filing initial entry visa documents and coordinating local registration cards.

Corporate Relocation & Expats

Relocating entire corporate workforces, core engineering units, or specialized development teams from one country to another is a massive logistical puzzle. Cyprus has streamlined this process significantly by deploying rapid corporate relocation channels tailored specifically for foreign-interest tech and financial enterprises. This framework allows eligible companies to secure fast-track employment and residency permits for their non-EU staff without traditional, lengthy market testing delays.

How We Help

Our firm acts as your localized human resources and immigration compliance partner throughout the entire transition. We coordinate the dual layers of corporate registration and individual employee visa processing, ensuring every team member and their family is legally protected. From tracking initial entry permits to finalizing local residency cards, we provide a warm, personal experience that helps your team feel welcomed and supported.

Our Key Services Include

  • Registering companies with the specialized Companies of Foreign Interests registry.
  • Securing expedited third-country national work authorizations and residence cards.
  • Managing corporate group immigration setups for tech and software engineering teams.
  • Coordinating comprehensive family reunion visas for relocated employee spouses.

EU Citizen Registration

While European Union nationals have the automatic right to live and work anywhere within the block, setting up your life in Cyprus still requires completing local administrative steps. Any EU citizen planning to reside on the island for longer than three months is legally required to apply for a Registration Certificate, widely known as the Yellow Slip. This step is essential to unlock access to local banking, tax registrations, and the national healthcare system (GESY).

How We Help

We streamline this administrative process by preparing your physical application files, auditing your local lease agreements, and organizing your financial evidence beforehand. Our team schedules and manages your appointments directly with the local immigration offices, allowing you to bypass the traditional long lines. We make your transition to the island swift, transparent, and completely worry-free.

Our Key Services Include

  • Compiling all support paperwork, local leases, and revenue statements for EU filings.
  • Booking priority appointment slots with national immigration and civil records desks.
  • Filing the formal application for the EU Registration Certificate (Yellow Slip).
  • Linking registered EU citizens with local tax networks and the GESY medical system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum investment for the Cyprus Golden Visa?▼

Applicants must invest at least €300,000 (plus VAT) in new residential property from an approved developer. The investment must be maintained for the duration of the permit.

Can my family members be included in a single application?▼

Yes. Your spouse, children under 25 (if financially dependent), and parents/parents-in-law of both the applicant and spouse can all be included in a single permanent residence application.

Who qualifies for the Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa?▼

Non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based outside Cyprus, earn a minimum monthly income (currently €3,500), and hold valid health insurance can apply for an initial one-year permit, renewable for up to three years.

How long does corporate work permit processing take?▼

Standard processing takes 4–6 weeks from application. Companies with approved foreign interest status or operating in strategic sectors may qualify for expedited processing.

Do EU citizens need to register for residence in Cyprus?▼

Yes. EU/EEA citizens intending to stay beyond 90 days must register with the Civil Registry and Migration Department and obtain a Registration Certificate (MEU1), which confirms their right of residence.

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