Corporate Strategies (Tech, Services & Structuring)

Registration & Networking

Session 1: Setting up the Corporate Base

Business Establishment: Legal forms (LTD, Branch, Partnership) and the optimal choice. Incorporation process, timing, and costs. Corporate Governance: Directors, secretary, registered office, and the critical substance rules (Management & Control).

Session 2: Corporate Tax Incentives

Low Tax Benefits: The 12.5% Corporate Income Tax. IP Box Regime (effective tax rate as low as 2.5%). Notional Interest Deduction (NID). No withholding tax on dividends, interest, or royalties (subject to conditions). R&D and innovation grants.

Refreshments & Break

Coffee/Tea and Informal Networking.

Session 3: Workforce, Labour & Compliance

Hiring & Regulation: Employment vs. service contract structures. Hiring expats: work permits and the Fast-Track Business Activation Scheme. Labour law basics (probation, notice, non-compete enforceability). Payroll, social insurance, and GESY compliance.

Session 4: Cross-Border & Holding Structures

Strategic Structuring: Typical Cyprus holding and IP structures for Polish/CEE businesses. Tax treaty network overview. Use cases: IP ownership, marketing hubs, SaaS & gaming models. Practical Compliance: Audited accounts, UBO register, and annual returns.

Q&A & Final Market Insights

• Investment & Banking: Ease of dividend repatriation. Overview of the banking system and practical advice for account opening.
• Common Mistakes: Insufficient substance, mismatched director profiles, and inactive accounts.