Cyprus: Joint Ventures

Cyprus: Joint Ventures

Cyprus continues to strengthen its position as a strategic business and investment gateway between Europe, the Middle East and Africa, offering a flexible and business-friendly legal framework for cross-border collaborations. Joint ventures have become an increasingly attractive structure for local and international investors seeking to combine expertise, share risk and capitalise on emerging opportunities across sectors such as real estate, energy, technology, infrastructure and financial services.

Supported by a robust corporate regime, investor-friendly tax environment and strong legal protections, Cyprus provides multiple structuring options for joint ventures, whether through corporate entities, contractual arrangements or partnership structures. The jurisdiction’s EU membership, extensive double tax treaty network and transparent regulatory environment further enhance its appeal for businesses seeking efficient and secure collaborative investment vehicles.

This analysis forms part of the The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, where Christos Ioannides, Partner and Co-Founder, Kypros Louca, Senior Associate, and Nicole Chrysanthou, Junior Associate at LLPO Law Firm, provide a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory landscape governing joint ventures in Cyprus. Their contribution examines key structuring considerations, governance arrangements, regulatory requirements and practical guidance for businesses seeking to establish and operate joint ventures successfully within the jurisdiction.

Find the guide on Legal 500 here.

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