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European Citizenship programme through Cyprus

2010-04-19T07:52:00.000-07:00

European Citizenship programme through Cyprus

While you are waiting for your European passport you can enjoy the Cyprus hospitality, the Cyprus weather, and relax in the safe environment of your Cyprus home as your investment continues to make you money.

There are many advantages of a Cyprus Permanent residency permit including that a holder will have all rights that European Union citizens have in Cyprus and that Cyprus resident’s application for visa to other European countries and non European countries will be favourably treated. Also the Cyprus permanent residency permit does not expire provided that you and your family visit Cyprus once a year. Between the end of this year and the beginning of 2011 Cyprus will be part of the Schengen state. Permanent residents of Schengen states can move freely into another Schengen country.
Not only do Cyprus citizens have the right of free movement in the EU but they are well respected all over the world for being politically neutral.
This European citizenship programme has many advantages including the fact that while you are waiting for your Cyprus Permanent residency permit to be processed your Cyprus property is continually is increasing in value. Cyprus property also has good rental potential as Cyprus is a very popular tourist destination for many nationalities across Europe and the Middle East. Cyprus unlike most other European countries does not expect you to physically be present in Cyprus although should you decide to take your holidays in Cyprus in your Cyprus home you are only a short haul flight to Cyprus.

Further to meetings held in 2009 the Minister of the Interior adopted favourable treatment of the immigration permit applications to Non European Citizens who acquire a private Cyprus home for their own residence in Cyprus. This measure is part of the effort which the Government is applying for the confrontation of the international economic crisis and especially for the strengthening of the purchase of immovable property in Cyprus, by means of the increase of incentives for the purchase of a Cyprus home by citizens of Non EU Countries.
The Minister of the Interior specifically decided on the favorable treatment of immigration permit applications, category F (6), as defined in the Alien Immigration Regulations of 1972 until 2004, for the citizens of Non EU countries who have acquired by means of purchase a Cyprus private home for their own use in Cyprus, value not lower than €300.000=. It is mentioned that a Cyprus immigration permit is equivalent to a Cyprus permanent residence permit in Cyprus and the holders are exempt from the time consuming immigration procedures which exist for the other categories of Non EU country citizens who enter Cyprus (e.g. consular visa, renewals of residence permit, re-entry permits, etc.).
Category F (6), according to Regulation 5 (F) of the Aliens and Immigration Regulation of 1972 until 2004, refers to persons who are citizens of a Non EU country and who rightfully hold and have at their disposal a guaranteed annual income of an appropriate sum, which is not derived from employment or self-employment in Cyprus but comes from overseas. By the incentive of favorable treatment of the application for immigration permit Category F (6), it is expected that there will be an increase in demand for the purchase of a private Cyprus home from Non EU world country citizens, which will have a positive repercussion on the Cyprus economy.
We at Prosperous Consultants (My Property Cyprus), due to the vast relations we have at both Senior Government levels and Private Sector (including a network of professionals we represent in Cyprus), can assist clients in a hassle free procedure to obtain a Cyprus permanent permit for the immediate family (husband, wife, children under 18) and businesses and professionals to open their companies in Cyprus thus making it easier to provide a gateway into the European union market. A couple of key areas which we believe would be of interest to you is the Cyprus Permanent Permits for anybody wanting to use Cyprus as a base for his family due to the security it can provide but also the high level of education can achieve this by buying at least a 300,000 euro worth of property. Not all of applicants would be approved; the ones that would most be probably approved are those that have sufficient funds to live in the republic of Cyprus with funds coming from another country and businesses that are not operating in Cyprus. It is essential to know that Cyprus is nearly completing the final discussions with the other EEU countries to enter in to the Schengen Zone.

The establishment of Companies in Cyprus is something that a lot of professionals and companies based inside or outside European Union are doing for two reasons, number one is to establish an EEU identity for their companies and therefore to operate as a European company accessing 450 million clients in Europe and second is to enjoy the low tax regime we have in Cyprus benefiting this way of higher profits for their companies. The benefit for your company would be the fees on the set up of Cyprus companies but also of other fees from possible company structures.
We also have our own land in different locations in Cyprus.

For more information regarding buying a Cyprus property and applications for a Cyprus Permanent residency permit you should follow the attached link and complete and submit the enquiry form at http://prosperousconsultants.com/articlecategories/view/contact-us

Great Land Opportunities in Cyprus

2010-04-09T01:28:00.000-07:00

The all year round sunshine island of Cyprus is not only a very popular destination for the holiday maker searching for the perfect Cyprus holiday villa in the sunshine but has in recent years become the most sort after area for Europeans to immigrate to. Previously Cyprus was considered only as a place for the retired Europeans looking for somewhere to relax in the sunshine and take advantage of the benefits Cyprus offers. These days most of the immigrants residing in Cyprus are families and couples from across Europe who have chosen to live and work here making Cyprus their home. Most people choose Cyprus as their place of residence as it has exceptional climate as it is the most Middle Eastern European Country, the unemployment rate is approximately 4% and it has a very low crime rate.
The population growth rate of Cyprus has steadily continued climb and current figures show this at 1.04%. As the Population Growth Rate steadily increases in Cyprus it attracts more business ventures and opportunities, creating more job opportunities and also the need for more properties.

With a few exceptions, most member states will experience population decline between 2005 and 2050. Among the countries set to avoid population decline are the smaller states, such as Luxemburg, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and Sweden. There are projected to be considerable differences between the individual Member States. Between 2008 and 2060, the population is projected to rise in thirteen Member States and fall in fourteen. The strongest population growth is projected to be found in Cyprus (+66%), Ireland (+53%), Luxembourg (+52%), the United Kingdom (+25%) and Sweden (+18%), and the sharpest declines in Bulgaria (-28%), Latvia (-26%), Lithuania (-24%), Romania(-21%) and Poland (-18%). For more information concerning the population growth figures you can refer to the following link:-
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=STAT/08/119&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

As Cyprus population has expanded and the need for residential homes in Cyprus has increased their has become a shortage of plots in Cyprus, the build factors have been reduced, therefore Cyprus land shortage has increased forcing Cyprus property investments to increase predicting higher capital Growth. The demand for property in Cyprus has risen as foreign investors from the EU, Middle East and Russia are choosing Cyprus as their holiday destination and Cyprus property for investment for their future investment as it benefits from a number of factors including exemption of estate duty on inheritance shares, excellent healthcare and advanced infrastructure.
Cyprus land value has also raised due to the encouraging Cyprus Tax Benefits. An advantage of registering a trading company in Cyprus is the desirable tax regime of 10% on the corporate profits.
Favourable tax structures for:
1. Holding companies
2. Royalty companies
3. Finance companies
4. Real estate companies
5. Trusts
6. Trading companies
7. Collective investment schemes
8. Shipping companies

Recently The Minister of the Interior for Cyprus adopted a favourable treatment of Cyprus immigration permit applications to citizens of non EU countries. This shall apply to a non EU citizen who acquires a Cyprus private home over €300,000 for their own residence in Cyprus. A Cyprus permanent residence permit in Cyprus means the holder is exempt from the time consuming Cyprus immigration procedures which exist for non EU country citizens who enter Cyprus, (e.g. consular visa, renewals of residence permit, re-entry permits, etc.) The holder of category F Cyprus permanent resident permit is allowed to apply for a Cyprus passport in the 6th year of residency and may also enjoy all the rights and benefits of any European citizen in Cyprus. Due to this there is an increase in demand for the purchase of private Cyprus homes from non EU country citizens. This has a positive repercussion on the Cyprus economy and future Cyprus investment. Cyprus is due to join the Schengen Agreement. Active Schengen Visa members are:-
• Austria Germany
• Belgium
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Greece
• Iceland
• Italy
• Luxemburg
• Norway
• Portugal
• Spain
• Sweden
• The Netherlands

Therefore it is only a matter of time when Cyprus will be part of the passport free Schengen zone. Additional Schengen Articles can be found at the following website address http://www.lifeistravel.org/content/434 - Cyprus will join in 2010
http://www.eurofedop.org/spip.php?article180 – Cyprus in the next enlargement.
http://www.euronews.net/2007/12/21/final-curtain-for-cold-warfrontiers/ - Cyprus requested a year delay
http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/nav/en/citizens/travelling/schengenarea/index.html - With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone; internal border controls have disappeared.
http://www.schengen.dk/ - The new EU countries Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania are – as all new EU member states - bounded to be part of the Schengen Agreement.
We have Great Land Opportunities for investors and individuals wanting to purchase Cyprus plots and develop plots or land in Cyprus in a beautiful Cyprus village town only 10 minutes from the golden beaches of Ayia Napa. This prosperous investment in Cyprus land is an investment opportunity that should not missed. These residential Cyprus plots of land have all services including electricity and water and these residential plots of land in Cyprus also have a 90% build factor. To request more information on the plots that are available go to the following link, complete and submit the enquiry form at http://sales.mypropertycyprus.com/articles/view/general-enquiry

Google map and overlay showing the plots of land

TAXATION OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANIES

2010-04-07T02:22:00.000-07:00

International business companies have lost their preferential tax treatment. No specific rules and relief are available nor will they have to restrict to offshore business any more. The old system has been supplemented by the general tax system, which combines rules favourable to domestic and international business as well. In various situations the new regime will be even more attractive than the old one and is expected to greatly enhance Cyprus’s competitiveness and make it even more attractive jurisdiction through which to conduct international business.

The new legislation introduces a uniform corporate tax rate of 10% for all companies, which is the lowest in the EU but more importantly however, various types of income can escape taxation altogether.

Exemption of dividend income coupled with Cyprus’s treaty network makes Cyprus an attractive holding Company jurisdiction.
The new legislation exempts dividend income from Cyprus and from abroad from taxation, provided that a minimum 1% holding in the company paying the dividend is maintained. The paying company must not carry on more that 50% investment activities which give rise to investment income and the foreign tax burden must not be significantly lower that the Cyprus tax burden, for the exemption to apply.

Income from trading in securities is completely exempt from tax.
The new legislation exempts from taxation, any profit from the disposal of securities irrespective of whether this profit forms part of its trading activity or is of a capital nature.

Profits from a permanent establishment abroad are exempt from tax
Profits from a permanent establishment maintained by a Cyprus company abroad will be exempt from taxation in Cyprus. This, in conjunction with the use of a Cyprus extensive treaty network, can result in such profits escaping taxation in the operating location as well.

Non withholding tax on dividends, interest, royalties
There is no withholding tax on dividends, paid to non-resident shareholders irrespective of the existence of a double tax treaty with the country of residence. In addition no withholding tax applies to interest derived from Cyprus as well as royalties derived from sources outside the Republic.

Exemptions of capital gains
No capital gains tax arises except on the disposal of immovable property which is situated in the Republic, or shares in a company which owns immovable property in Cyprus, therefore, Cyprus companies can be used to hold real estate outside Cyprus with no capital gains tax payable on their disposal.

BRANCH
A branch of a foreign company may be registered in Cyprus with the Company Registrar of Cyprus under the relevant section of the Companies Law. A branch does not constitute a legal entity different from that of its founding overseas company.
There are two types of branches:
• Local branch of a foreign company
• International business branch of a foreign company
A local branch of a foreign company is a branch carrying out operations in Cyprus and offering services to locals.

An international business branch is a branch carrying on business outside Cyprus and offering services to non-residents. It is subject to no exchange control.

Testimonial from Tsitsios and Associates Klzt Law

2010-03-19T04:04:00.000-07:00

Tsitsios & Associates – KLZT Law

The company Prosperous Consultants has been known to me for over 4 years. In my capacity as a lawyer, based in Paralimni Cyprus, I have had close associations and finance dealings with the company Prosperous Consultants in business matters concerning Property Investment, Permanent Living Permits and topics such as the Schengen Zone and Cyprus Company formation in Cyprus for European and Non European companies. I have found them to be very professional, extremely knowledgeable in their field of Wealth Management and Business Solutions including Tax Planning.

Their ability to identify a customer’s individual requirements is evident and shows from their past experiences building their client-base from Europe, the Middle-East and Russia. They have achieved good working relations with Cypriot companies and International companies and are highly respected for their professional service and promoting investments in Cyprus and other countries worldwide. I have no hesitation in recommending the company Prosperous Consultants to anyone who is looking to invest in Cyprus, or requires advice on wealth management and business solutions. I believe that the work and achievements of Prosperous Consultants in such a short period is an aspiration to other companies in their field.

CYPRUS AS AN INVESTMENT CENTRE

2010-03-19T01:46:00.000-07:00

General

The geographical position of Cyprus makes it the most Middle East, European country in combination with the infrastructure it has developed and invested in, as well as the tax incentives available to foreign investors and the large number of double tax avoidance treaties signed with other countries, have instituted it as an exceptionally important commercial and financial centre in the wider part of the South-Eastern Mediterranean.
The taxation on profits (10%, the lowest in the EU), which is valid for all companies who use Cyprus as their headquarters, as well as the large number (43) of double taxation avoidance treaties with other countries, have played an important role in attracting foreign companies (international, marine) who elect Cyprus for their establishment, registering companies in the form of a Cypriot company limited. According to the official records of the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver, the number of registered companies has significantly increased in new company registrations in the last few years.
In the framework of combating corruption, all the banks (local-foreign) are expected to obey specific rules in certifying their clients’ facts (non keeping of anonymous accounts or accounts in fictitious names) and to informing the Central Bank of the movement of sums larger than US$10.000.

Taxation-legal form-characteristics of Cypriot companies

In was passed in 2003, that an individual or legal entity is taxed according to the Cypriot legislation, only if he resides in Cyprus for more than 183 days annually (individual) or if the management and auditing of the company is carried out in the Republic of Cyprus.
To every legal entity or an individual who is a resident of Cyprus, for every tax year, tax is imposed on the earnings which are earned or derived from sources in and out of Cyprus (profits, salaries, dividends, interest, pensions, rents, royalties, etc.).
The normal registration of a company in Cyprus does not entail its taxation according to the existing legislation, nor the possibility of enjoying any favourable provision in the double taxation avoidance treaties which Cyprus has agreed to, if its management is not carried out in Cyprus.
If the management of the company is not carried out in Cyprus, then the company is obligated to pay taxes according to the Cyprus legislation for earnings obtained from their activities in Cyprus.

The commonest form of companies in Cyprus is a limited company, with all the basic characteristics of a company with shares based on the Continental (European) law. The company is registered when the memorandum (containing the name, the intentions and purposes, the responsibility of the members and the amount of the share capital) and the articles of association are signed by the founders or appointed representatives and their lodging with the Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver so that the company will be registered in the Companies Register.
The minimum number of founders/shareholders is one and each shareholder will have to divulge his complete details (full name, address, nationality, profession, passport no., number of shares). The appointment of secretary – charged with the preparation and submission of the annual report to the Registrar of Companies, the keeping of the minutes of meetings, the preparation of votes and the submission of changes to the Registrar of Companies – is binding by the existing legislation.
As far as the amount of the share capital is concerned, although there is no relative forecast, the Central Bank proposes that the approved share capital must be at least €1.709= (equivalent to CY£1.000=), which would be divided into 1709 shares of €1= each.
Besides the lowest tax ratio (10% of the profits) which is valid in the countries-members of the EU, the registration of a holding company in Cyprus with the intention of a better taxation programme for the company, presents amongst others the following advantages:

• The withholding of tax on the outgoing dividends from a Cypriot company to a shareholder, who is not a resident of Cyprus, is nil.
• There is no capital gains tax except for profits gained from the disposal of immovable property in Cyprus or profits from the disposal of shares which represent immovable property in Cyprus.
• The possibility of executing payments, distribution of dividends and profits, interest and fees overseas without a tax burden.
• Companies who administer ships are taxed with 4.25%.
• Complete exemption of tax in the distribution of capital and payments.

Treaties for the avoidance of double taxation

Cyprus has signed treaties for the avoidance of double taxation with 43 other countries : Egypt, San Marino, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Denmark, Greece, United Kingdom, USA, India, Ireland, Italy, Canada, China, Kurdistan, Kuwait, Belarus, Lebanon, Malta, Mauritius, Moldavia, South Africa, Norway, Hungary, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Singapore, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Czech Republic.
According to the abovementioned treaties, tax which is imposed in one country is credited to the tax which is imposed in the country in which the taxpayer resides, with the result that the taxpayer will not be burdened with a higher tax ratio, from the tax ratio of the country with a higher tax ratio .

Income tax ratio for individuals and legal entities

For the companies as mentioned before, the tax ratio is 10% of the profits, whereas for individuals the tax ratio fluctuates as follows:

• For a taxable income of €0=-€19.500= : 0%
• For a taxable income of €19.501=-€28.000= : 20%
• For a taxable income of €28.001=-€36.300= : 25%
• For a taxable income of over €36.301= : 30%
• We point out that for individuals as well as legal entities; income derived from dividends is non-taxable.

Specific tax ratios

• For intellectual property rights, other royalties, compensations or any other income derived from sources in Cyprus from a non-resident, the retention of tax is 10%.
• The gross earnings of any rental from the projection of films in Cyprus, which is derived by a non-resident, the retention of tax is 5%.
• The gross earnings by a non-resident in the practice of any profession or vocation or from entertainment to the public including football clubs and other athletic missions in Cyprus are subject to the retention of tax at 10%.

Ratio of contributions to social insurance

• The ratio of contributions to the social insurance for the self-employed is at 11.6%.
• For employees the above ratio is 6.3%.
• For employers it is 6.3%.
• The contribution of employers to the Redundancy Fund is 1.2%.
• The contribution of employers to the Personnel Development Fund is 0.5%.
• The contribution of employers to the Social Coherence Fund is 2%.

Capital gains tax

The above tax is imposed on the 1st January of every year and is calculated at the valuation of the immovable property on the 1.1.1980 and is payable until the 30th September of every year.
The tax ratio according to the valuation of the immovable property is as follows:

• For valuation of immovable property from €1= - €170860=, the ratio is 0 per thousand.
• For valuation of immovable property from €170.861= - €427.150=, the ratio is 2.5 per thousand.
• For valuation of immovable property from €427.151= - €854.300=, the ratio is 3 per thousand.
• For valuation of immovable property over €854.300=, the ratio is 4 per thousand.

V.A.T.

Value added tax is at 15% and is charged on imports, goods and services which occur in Cyprus, with the following exceptions as per category:

Ratio 0% : Exports, foodstuffs, medicines and vaccinations, agency commissions from abroad for imports/exports to/from Cyprus, international air and sea cargo and movement of passengers, management marine services, delivery of goods which are destined to be kept in the storerooms of the Cyprus Port Authority and Customs and which are part of temporary import or transit, etc.
Ratio 5%: Delivery of forage, fertilizers and pesticides, seeds, animals, non-bottled water, manufactured drinks and fruit drinks, bottled water – with the exception of cold drinks and spirits -, books, newspapers and magazines, various goods for the use of paraplegics, ice-creams, salted cereals or chips, dried salted nuts etc.
Ratio 8%: Restaurant services, residence in hotels, tourist apartments and similar places, movement of passengers in the Republic of Cyprus, movement of passengers in local waters.

EU Citizenship and Low Tax for Indian Trading Companies

2010-02-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

Are you an International Trading Company based in India?

How would you like to benefit from the following

1. Low Corporation Tax i.e. we can reduce it from 33% to 10%. You pay the lowest Tax in the European Union. Remember, we don't do tax evasion! We advise and implement tax mitigation structures for trading and shipping companies in a planned and legal way.

2. Obtain FULL EU citizenship for you and your family via your Trading Company.

3. Obtain a Directors Work Permits and get easy access to travel within the EU and Shengen Countries

4. Ensure your funds are always located in a safe EU environment

5. Benefit from 0% Tax when trading via the best Double Taxation Treaties available.

If you believe your Trading Company would benefit from saving over 20% in corporate tax and EU citizenship for you and your family, please contact us today.

We at Prosperous Consultants only benefit when your Organisation benefits from our tax / wealth planning solutions.

Take full advantage of our FREE (no obligation) "Tax Analysis Service" whereby our team of international tax accountants and solicitors will guide you with a potential tax benefit /permanent residency solution for your Organization.

If you would like to contact us please click here

به شبکه مشاورین موفق خوش آمدید.

2010-02-18T02:51:00.000-08:00

News Publication for our Iranian Clients

این شبکه در سال 2003 (1382) با برخورداری از تجربه‌ای گسترده و جامع تأسیس گردید. هدف ما حمایت از سرمایه گذاران درون مرزی و برون مرزی و تجار برای نیل به اهداف خود می‌باشد.

ما از طریق شبکه خود ایجاد ثروت در مکان‌های درجه یک، متناسب با شرایط موکلان خود تمرکز می‌نماییم.

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مشاورین موفق

ایانوس ترسیوکاس، مدیر عامل

ایانیس تئودورو ، مدیر توسعه بازرگانی

ایانوس تریسوکاس و ایانیس تئودورو از سال 2002 (1381) در زمینه ایجاد ثروت مشغول به فعالیت بوده‌اند.

آنها در سال 2003 (1382) شبکه مشاورین موفق را بنیان نهادند که به موکلین آنها امکان کسب تجربه جمعی می‌دهد.

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شبکه مشاورین موفق

سرمایه گذار ‘ مشاورین موفق ایجاد ثروت

مالکان زمین

کارفرمایان

معماران و مهندسین ساختمان

طراحان داخلی

بانک‌ها

مشاورین حقوقی

حسابداران

برنامه ریزان مالیاتی

شرکت‌های مدیریت دارایی‌ها و املاک

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خدمات مشاورین حقوق

1. مجوز‌های دائمی و مجوز‌های کاری

2. تشکیلات و ساختارهای شرکت

3. تخفیف مالیاتی

4. سرمایه‌گذاری‌ها و سرمایه‌گذاری‌های املاک

5. راه‌اندازی فعالیت‌های تجاری

6. سرمایه‌گذاری مشترک

7. امتیاز

8. بودجه‌های سرمایه‌گذاری

9. بانک‌داری و تأمین بودجه

10. حقوقی

11. مدیریت املاک

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چرا قبرس؟

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مزایای زندگی در قبرس

ƒ قبرس از کمترین میزان جرم و جنایت برخوردار است.

ƒ دارای شرایط جوی بسیار خوبی است.

ƒ جزء کشورهای اروپایی خاورمیانه می‌»اشد.

ƒ کمترین نرخ بیکاری تقریباً 4 درصد را دارد.

ƒ از استاندارد بالای امکانات بهداشتی و سلامتی برخوردار است.

ƒ دارای مدارس بسیار خوب با استاندارد آموزشی بالا می‌باشد.

ƒ از سیستم قضایی بسیار خوبی برخوردار است.

ƒ دارای سیستم‌های بانک‌داری و فن‌آوری حرفه‌ای می‌باشد.

ƒ معاف از مالیات بر ارث بر سهم وارث می‌باشد.

ƒ عضو اتحادیه اروپا و طرف قرارداد توافقنامه شینگن می‌باشد.

ƒ زبان دوم این کشور انگلیسی است و به این زبان گفتگو می‌نمایند.

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10 دلیل عمده سرمایه‌گذاری در قبرس

در اقتصاد جهانی که کشورهای چند ملیتی ملزم به حفظ و افزایش کیفیت و کاهش قیمت برای پاسخگویی به نیازهای فزاینده و غالب مشتریان می‌باشند، قبرس پیشنهاد حفظ ارزش کامل را مطرح می‌نماید:

1- کشور عضو اتحادیه اروپا

پس از گذشت مدت زمان طولانی بیش از سه دهه، جمهوری قبرس در 12 اردیبهشت 1383 به عضویت کامل اتحادیه اروپا درآمد.

امکان دسترسی به اتحادیه اروپا گزینه‌ای طبیعی برای قبرس بود که فرهنگ، تمدن و تاریخ آن و نیز تعهد اکید به ارزش‌های دموکراسی،آزادی و عدالت و برابری را تحت تأثیر قرار می‌داد.

امکان دسترسی به اتحادیه اروپا عرصه‌ای جدید برای تعهد نسبت به رشد و شکوفایی در قبرس را نیز بنیان نهاد. قبرس فرصت‌های سرمایه گذاری مستقیم خارجی در بخش‌های دارای اولویت رشد اقتصادی را ترغیب می‌نماید که در برنامه توسعة استراتژیک سال‌های 2013 – 2007 (1392 – 1386) مشخص گردیده است.

2- نظام مالیاتی امتیازی عمده محسوب می‌گردد.

قبرس یک نظام مالیاتی ممتاز برای تجارت بین المللی ارایه می‌نماید. نرخ مالیات شرکتی یکپارچه 10٪ پایین‌ترین نرخ مالیاتی در اتحادیه اروپا است.

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3- ثبات اقتصاد کلان با عملکرد اقتصادی موفق

نرخ رشد تولید ناخالص داخلی واقعی قبرس کاملاً بالای میانگین نرخ رشد اتحادیه اروپا و منطقه اقتصادی متشکل از کشورهای عضو اتحادیه اروپا است.

به ویژه در سال 2008 (1387) نرخ واقعی رشد تولید ناخالص داخلی (GDP) به 7/3٪ رسید. انتظار می‌رود نرخ رشد واقعی در آینده در سطح بالایی باقی بماند. قبرس از ثبات اقتصاد کلان بهره مند است که از شاخص‌های مختلف من‌جمله رشد واقعی تولید ناخالص داخلی مشخص می‌گردد.

4- سوابق دستاوردهای قبلی FDI (سرمایه‌گذاری مستقیم خارجی)

قبرس یکی از اماکن جذاب برای سرمایه‌گذاران خارجی بوده و در زمره پیشگامان جهان از نظر عملکرد بالای FDI و نیز پتانسیل بالای FDI براساس آخرین گزارش سرمایه‌گذاری جهانی منتشر شده از سوی UNCTAD در سال 2006 (1385) می‌باشد. در سال 2008 (1387) ، قبرس مجموعاً 3/1262 میلیون یورو از طریق سرمایه‌گذاری مستقیم خارجی (FDI) حاصل نمود.

روند بلند مدت FDI مثبت می‌باشد و قبرس دارای پتانسیل جذب حتی FDI بالاترهم می‌‌باشد.

جهان ما ، سود آوری شما

مشاورین موفق

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ایجاد ثروت

5- خدمات حقوقی، بانکداری و حسابداری کارآمد.

با علم به اینکه اطلاعات و دانش و آگاهی محرک‌های رشد پایدار در اقتصاد جهانی آینده می‌باشند، قبرس در تسهیل تبادل ایده‌ها، خدمات و حمایت از متخصصین در سراسر جهان نقش کلیدی را عهده‌دار گردیده است.

6- پایگاه مرزی استراتژیک خاورمیانه اروپا

موقعیت جغرافیایی استراتژیک قبرس در محل تقاطع سه قاره در شکل‌گیری تاریخچه آن در تمام قرون عاملی کلیدی بوده و گسترش آن نه تنها یک پایگاه مهم در عرصه تجارت در خاورمیانه شرقی بلکه یک مرکز خدمات و بازرگانی معروف بین‌المللی به شمار می‌آید.

7- شبکه و زیرساختار مخابراتی (ارتباطات راه دور) پیشرفته

دو فرودگاه حمل و نقل بین‌المللی، یک شبکه جاده‌ای مدرن و بندری چند منظوره مدت‌های مدید است که قبرس را به مرکز تجاری، مالی و بازرگانی در منطقه تبدیل نموده است. بیش از 33 شرکت هواپیمایی از/ به فرودگاه بین المللی لارناکا (5 کیلومتری مرکز شهر لارناکا) و فرودگاه بین‌المللی پافوس (15 کیلومتری شرق شهر پافوس) پرواز‌هایی را زمان‌بندی می‌نمایند.

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8- نیروی کار کاملاً واجد شرایط و چند زبانه

قبرس محل تجمع استعداد‌های جوان و تحصیلکرده می‌باشد. این کشور نسبت به آموزش متعهد بوده و به اصلاحات به منظور دستیابی به رشد پایدار توجه دارد.

از سال 2004 (1383) ، قبرس همواره بیش از 6 درصد تولید ناخالص داخلی خود از هزینه‌های دولتی را به آموزش اختصاص داده است.

9- مرکز کشتیرانی بین‌المللی معروف

قبرس یک مرکز بین‌المللی کشتیرانی کاملاً شناخته شده است که در رده 10 کشور پیشگام ساحلی جهان قرار دارد، ناوگان تجاری با ظرفیت ناخالص بیش از 21 میلیون تن کالا و تقریباً 2000 کشتی ‌می‌باشد.

مرکز مدیریت کشتیرانی قبرس یکی از بزرگ‌ترین مراکز مدیریت کشتیرانی در جهان است حدود 50 شرکت مدیریتی کشتیرانی و مؤسسات دریایی خارجی خدمات خود را در این جزیره ارایه می‌نمایند.

10- زندگی و کار در جزیره برای تمام فصول

طبق جدیدترین اطلاعات منتشره از سوی شاخص توسعه انسانی که معیار سنجش سطح زندگی یک کشور می‌باشد و توسط برنامه توسعه سازمان ملل (UNDP) در سال 2005 (1384) منتشر گردید، قبرس محیطی بی‌نظیر برای برخورداری از سطح زندگی بسیار راحت ارایه می‌نماید. قبرس با داشتن 3/90 امتیاز، رتبه بیست و هشتم را به خود اختصاص داد. بالاترین امتیاز 8/96 بود.

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نرخ رشد جمعیت

ƒ به استثناء موارد معدود، بیشتر کشورهای عضو بین سال‌های 2005 (1384) تا 2050 (1425) با کاهش جمعیت موجه خواهند شد. از جمله کشورهایی که از این کاهش جمعیت اجتناب می‌نمایند کشورهای کوچک همچون لوگزامبورگ، ایرلند، جزیره مالت، قبرس و سوئد قابل ذکر است.

ƒ نرخ رشد جمعیت قبرس همچنان روبه افزایش است و طبق ارقام و آمار کونوی نرخ رشد آن 04/1 درصد می‌باشد.

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نرخ رشد جمعیت

ƒ به ویژه، پیش بینی می‌گردد کل جمعیت قبرس، ایرلند، لوکزامبورگ،‌ نروژ، انگلستان، سوئیس، سوئد، بلژیک و دانمارک خط سیر صعودی یکنواختی را در کل دوره پیش بینی طی نماید.

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نرخ رشد جمعیت

بالاترین رشد جمعیت در قبرس، ایرلند، لوکزامبورگ و انگلستان

ƒ پیش‌بینی می‌شود تفاوت‌های چشمگیری بین کشورهای عضو باشد. بین سال‌های 2008 (1387) و 2060 (1439) ، پیش بینی می‌گردد جمعیت در سیزده کشور عضو افزایش و در چهارده کشور کاهش یابد. انتظار می‌رود بالاترین نرخ رشد جمعیت را در قبرس (٪66+) ، ایرلند (٪ 53+) لوکزامبورگ (٪52+) ، انگلستان (٪25+) و سوئد (٪18+) و بیشترین کاهش را در بلغارستان (٪28-) ، جمهوری لتونی (٪26-)، جمهوری لیتوانی (٪24-)، رومانی (٪21-) و لهستان (٪18-) شاهد باشیم.

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رشد املاک و مستغلات

ƒ به دلیل کمبود زمین در قبرس، عوامل ساخت و ساز کاهش یافته است. بنابراین کاهش زمین سرمایه‌گذاری برای ملک را افزایش داده است.

پیش بینی رشد بالاتر سرمایه

ƒ تقاضا برای ملک در قبرس با تمایل سرمایه گذاران خارجی از اتحادیه اروپا، خاورمیانه و روسیه به سرمایه‌گذاری در قبرس و استفاده از آن جهت گذراندن تعطیلات افزایش یافته است.

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مزایای مالیاتی

ƒ امتیاز ثبت یک شرکت تجاری در قبرس سیستم مالیاتی مناسب ٪10 سود شرکت می‌باشد.

ƒ ساختارهای مناسب مالیاتی برای:

1. شرکت‌های مرکزی صاحب سهام

2. شرکت‌های صاحب امتیاز

3. شرکت‌های اعتبارات خارجی

4. شرکت‌های املاک

5. شرکت‌های ائتلافی

6. شرکت‌های بازرگانی

7. طرح‌های سرمایه‌گذاری جمعی

8. شرکت‌های کشتیرانی

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مجوزهای مهاجرت

ƒ وزیر کشور عملیات مطلوب تقاضانامه‌های أخذ مجوز مهاجرت را برای شهروندان کشورهای غیر عضو اتحادیه اروپا اتخاذ نموده است.

ƒ این امر در مورد افرادی که شهروند اتحادیه اروپا نمی‌باشند و جهت اقامت در قبرس خانه‌ای شخصی به ارزش بیش از 300.000 یورو حاصل نموده‌اند صادق است.

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مجوزهای مهاجرت

ƒ مجوز أخذ اقامت دائم در قبرس به معنای آن است که دارنده مجوز از روند وقتگیر و رسیدگی به مهاجرت معاف است که برای شهروندان غیر عضو اتحادیه اروپا که به قبرس وارد می‌شوند وجود دارد. (مثلاً ، ویزای کنسولی، تجدید اقامت ، مجوز ورود مجدد و غیره)

* دارنده مجوز اقامت دائم طبقة F مجاز به تقاضا برای أخذ پاسپورت در ششمین سال اقامت خود می‌باشد و می‌تواند از تمام حقوق ومزایای شهروندی اروپایی در قبرس بهره‌مند گردد.

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مجوزهای مهاجرت

ƒ تقاضای فزاینده‌ای برای خرید خانه از افرادی که شهروند اتحادیه اروپا نمی‌باشند وجود دارد.

ƒ این امر انعکاس مثبتی در اقتصاد قبرس و سرمایه‌گذاری آتی خواهد داشت.

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مجوزهای کار

ƒ مجوز کار، شهروندان غیر اروپایی را قادر به أخذ ویزا برای ورود به قبرس و کار به عنوان مدیر اجرایی در یک شرکت و أخذ مجوز اقامت موقت می‌نماید.

ƒ همچنین این مجوز، اعضاء خانواده کارمندان را مجاز به ورود به قبرس به عنوان افراد تحت تکفل متقاضی می‌نماید (فرزندان باید زیر 18 سال باشند) و می‌توانند از مزایای مجوز اقامت موقت بهره‌مند گردند.

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توافق‌نامه شینگن

ƒ اعضاء فعال ویزای شینگن عبارتند از:

اتریش آلمان بلژیک

دانمارک فنلاند فرانسه

یونان ایسلند ایتالیا

لوکزامبورگ نروژ پرتقال

اسپانیا سوئد هلند

ƒ توافق‌نامه شینگن کشورها را مجاز به برداشتن مرزهای داخلی خود نموده و به افراد امکان سفر بدون بازرسی از کشوری به کشور دیگر را می‌دهد.

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توافق‌نامه شینگن

ƒ شهروندان خارجی دارای مجوز اقامت در یک کشور شینگن که هویت آنها کاملاً مشخص نیست نیز می‌توانند آزادانه در این منطقه سفر نمایند.

ƒ قبرس توافق‌نامه شینگن را امضاء نموده است.

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موارد شینگن

http://www.lifeistravel.org/content/434 - قبرس در سال 2010 (1389) خواهد پیوست.

http://www.eurofedop.org/spip.php?article180 - قبرس در دورة توسعه بعدی

http://euronews.net/2001/12/21/Final-curtainfor-cold-war-forntiers/ - قبرس خواستار یک سال تأخیر است.

http://ec.europa.en/youreurope/nav/en/citizens/traveling/shangen-area/index html - با اخذ ویزای شینگن، شما می‌توانید به یک کشور وارد شده و آزادانه در تمام منطقه شینگن سفر نمایید، کنترل‌ها در مرز داخلی وجود نخواهد داشت.

http://www.schengen.dk/ - کشورهای جدید عضو اتحادیه اروپا، بلغارستان، قبرس و رومانی – همچون تمام کشورهای عضو اتحادیه اروپا – بخشی از توافق‌نامه شینگن محسوب می‌گردند.

بنابراین صرفاً مهم است چه زمانی بخشی از منطقه بدون پاسپورت شینگن گردند.

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مشاورین موفق

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Iranian Investors Flock To Buy Cyprus Properties

2010-01-12T08:05:00.000-08:00

A new law in Cyprus has made it possible for Iranian nationals and their families to receive permanent residency status in Cyprus when purchasing a property for family use.The cabinet of the Cyprus government has unanimously encouraged investment migration to Cyprus from Iran, as well as other non-European countries to invest in the new gateway to Europe, the republic of Cyprus.

Citing recent events in Tehran as the pivotal stimulus, this law has provided well off families in Iran and other nations to apply for permanent residency status.

One of the leading agencies supporting this new frontier in the Cyprus investment realm is Prosperous Consultants, a Wealth and Business Solutions Firm also providing facilities such as Cyprus Company Formation, has lead this new frontier by obtaining rights over a limited amount of applications.

Prosperous Consultants is to provide Farsi speaking families wishing to have the opportunity of having their own dream home in the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Together they have created this new product in Cyprus offering which they call "Liberation Living" designed for elite families wishing to relocate to a warm welcome of quality living in Cyprus.

Cyprus has had a long and rich historical connection to the Islamic culture and religion, dating back to centuries, and boasts one the most significant cultural pilgrimage sites near Larnaca, famed for its modern airport, and home to the shrine of Um Haram, noted in the Holy Koran.

Cyprus has become a stable economic and financial centre of commerce throughout the past 20 years, providing the lowest corporate taxation in Europe and ideal for setting up IBC (International Business Companies) as a base for trading companies. Together with this Cyprus offers fantastic double tax treaties with over 40 countries to help offshore companies mitigate taxation.

The island has prospered from World Class banking and Touristic attractions, spurring investment from every corner of the globe.

Many Iranian families have elected to relocate their families to Cyprus in the past 12 months, but suddenly a deluge of applications have been processed by the real estate advisory group in the past 10 days.

As the tensions within Iran continue to boil, the temptation to live in a free and open society becomes more attractive for Iranian nationals.

Cyprus is one of those destinations that could be more and more attractive to wealthy Iranian families.

Certain criteria are required for each application to be considered on a case by case basis, however, Prosperous Consultants has assembled a fast tract solution to expedite each application that qualifies for this new investor visa.

The requirement of proof of external income, assets abroad and a purchase in the range of 350,000 Euros would allow permanent visa status for these families to live and reside in Cyprus as permanent residents.

This would typically give the family a 3-bedroom villa, with a private pool to live and enjoy the island in the Mediterranean that experiences over 330 days of sunshine per year, within easy reach of Tehran, and the rest of Europe in just a few hours flight.

For more information please contact us here

Как я могу стать гражданином Евросоюза?

2010-01-09T05:06:00.000-08:00

Как я могу стать гражданином Евросоюза?

Говоря простыми словами, Европейский Союз (ЕС) о гражданстве является дополнительным гражданства (именуемые "в дополнение к национальным гражданством" в Договор о функционировании Европейского Союза) автоматически предоставляется гражданам государства-члена ЕС. Поэтому, чтобы получить гражданство ЕС, Вы должны быть гражданином любого из государств-членов ЕС в первую очередь.

Граждане Европейского Союза пользуются многие из связанных с ним прав, включая право на передвижение и проживание Фили на территории государств-членов. Но, это становится все труднее получить гражданство большинства государств-членов ЕС. Отчасти это было вызвано заинтересованных голосов поднятых гражданами государств-членов ЕС в свете высокого уровня безработицы и глобальный финансовый кризис. Одно из государств ЕС, которая активно способствует инвестициям и иммиграции в своей стране, является Кипр. Кипр предлагает иммиграционной визы, которые могут быть использованы в финансово здоровыми лицами (/ их компаниям) не являющиеся гражданами ЕС перейти на Кипре постоянно с целью усиления Кипр / Европейский союз гражданства в установленном порядке. Конечно, есть иммиграционной политике, которые должны быть соблюдены, и они устанавливаются ниже. Убедитесь, что Вы прочитали и поняли требования, изложенные ниже, если вы ищете на иммиграцию в Кипр.

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How do I become an EU (European Union) Citizen?

2010-01-09T04:14:00.000-08:00

In simple terms, the European Union (EU) Citizenship is the complementary citizenship (referred to as “additional to national citizenship” in the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union) automatically granted to the nationals of an EU Member state. So in order gain EU citizenship, you have to be a national of any of the EU member States first.

Citizens of the European Union enjoy many of the associated rights including the right to move and reside feely within the territory of the member states. But, it is getting increasingly tougher to gain the citizenship of the most of the EU member states. This is partially fuelled by the concerned voices raised by the nationals of the EU member states in light of the high unemployment rate and the global financial crisis. One of the EU states which is actively promoting investment and immigration into its country is Cyprus. Cyprus offers Immigration Visas, which can be leveraged by the financially healthy individuals (/ their companies) of the Non-EU Nationals to move to Cyprus permanently with a view to gain Cyprus / European Union citizenship in due course. Of course, there are immigration policies that need to be complied with and these are set below. Please ensure you read and understand the requirements set out below if you are looking to immigrate to Cyprus.

When Cyprus Immigration approves you for a “Category F” Visa permit, you are automatically allowed to stay in Cyprus permanently, for an indefinite period of time - No need to apply for a visa or to reapply for a new Cyprus entry visa. While this offers a route to become a European Union (EU) Citizen, it is also true that Cyprus offers its unique advantages for a healthy and prosperous living through an advanced infrastructure, efficient professional services, highly qualified and multilingual labour force, favourable tax regime, lot of investment opportunities and one of the best climates in whole of the Europe.

If you apply for a Cyprus Category F permanent migration / immigration visa you automatically have the option to become a Cyprus Citizen (you can apply for Full Cyprus Citizenship in the sixth year of residency) which means you can travel to any European Union Country or European Member State and move freely in these Countries. You can also start up your own business, buy a new home and there are no restrictions. For example, if you become a Cyprus Citizen you are free to move permanently into the UK and you will no longer require a visa to get entry into the UK. Cyprus Category F visa also allows your dependants to be included and therefore your whole family can move to any part of Europe e.g. UK (as mentioned in our previous example). In essence, you are also free to further migrate to UK, Germany, Ireland, Spain or any other European Member state Country, if you wish to.

We would suggest you speak to Prosperous Consultants Immigration Visa Specialists in Cyprus who will be able to give you all the advice on how you should proceed.

For further information please contact us here

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Early Pension Release of UK Pension

2010-01-04T11:31:00.000-08:00

The early release of UK Pension funds is due to the change in retirement age from 50 to 55 in April 2010. What will happen is that pension providers will write to their clients giving them the chance to get their hands on a fairly large amount of funds.

This may be a good thing for some expecting a windfall amount however there is always instances of those who do not use their money wisely meaning what they will end up when they actually retire is far less than what they originally envisaged. There are opportunities to re-invest these funds wisely to generate greater wealth when you retire.

If you are one of those affected by the early release of pension funds please ensure you seek the right advice from an IFA. If you need assistance in this area please contact us and our IFA team will be able to give you sound independent advice on early release of pension funds.

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Prosperous Consultants Events Calendar

2009-12-30T05:57:00.000-08:00

This is Prosperous Consultants Events Calendar. We constantly update this calendar to inform our Clients, Partners and Associates of any events, seminars, or meetings taking place. Our wealth management and Tax structuring seminars are ideal for those who want to join our PPP, Professionals Partnership Programme.

If you would like to further information please go to our our Professionals Partnership Programme or Contact us