Commercial & other non-tax reasons

  • Membership of European Union as from 1 st May 2004
  • Anonymity of the beneficial owners of a company
  • High standard of banking system
  • Freedom from exchange control
  • Strategic geographical location being at the cross-roads of Europe, Asia & Africa
  • No formalities are present for obtaining work permits for EU citizens
  • Low operating costs
  • Availability of English speaking schools
  • High quality standards of professional services
  • Excellent telecommunication system
  • Provision of professional services at competitive & reasonable prices
  • High level of standard of living
  • Low crime level
  • Pleasant climate being an island in the northeastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea
  • Excellent health care system
  • English language is widely spoken