Living in Cyprus

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea with a geostrategic location at the crux of busy shipping and air routes, conveniently linking the continents of Europe, Africa, and Asia. The island, which has a rich cultural heritage and fascinating history dating back more than 10,000 years, has developed into a modern and thriving EU economy offering both international investors and domestic businesses opportunities across a wide range of sectors. This small yet dynamic country has a strong reputation as a ‘centre of excellence’ for international business activities with its unique clusters of expertise and world-class service capability to support key growth sectors.

Counting on its competitive advantages, continuously improving the business climate and competitiveness, as well as ensuring a stable economic environment, Cyprus aims at further diversifying its economy by driving new sectors with high potential. These include sectors such as energy, start-ups and innovation and investment funds, while also further sharpening its edge in areas in which it has traditionally excelled, such as tourism, shipping, and real estate. The country is also continuously enhancing its regulatory framework, processes and infrastructure to ensure it remains efficient and ahead of the game in today’s fast-paced environment. These efforts underline its commitment to offer a high quality and unique value proposition for investors and businesses worldwide.

Cyprus is a business-friendly jurisdiction, with a highly skilled and multilingual workforce, where doing business is simple and efficient and quality of high life.