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Expert articles on Cyprus visas, residence permits, company registration and relocation. Official data, practical advice and real client cases from our practising specialists.

Foreign Interest Company (FIC) in Cyprus — team at the ResidentPravo office

Business

10 August 2026 Artur Mardanyan

Foreign Interest Company (FIC) in Cyprus: how to set up and relocate your team

The one status that turns a company registration into residence for the founder and staff. 2026 requirements: €200,000, office, salaries, the 70:30 ratio.

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Passport control at Larnaca Airport, Cyprus

Visas

June 24, 2026 Artur Mardanyan

Cyprus Visas 2026: Types, Documents, Processing Times & Entry Rules

A complete guide to all Cyprus visa types: tourist, transit and long-stay. Who needs a visa, how to apply and what it costs — based on official Cyprus Government data.

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Business

July 8, 2026 Artur Mardanyan

Shelf Company, Buying a Business, or Registering from Scratch in Cyprus: 2026 Guide

We compare prices, timelines, the legal mechanics of share transfer, and the real risks of each route. Due diligence checklist included.

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Online Cyprus residence permit renewal: document upload, residence permit card and passport

Residency & PR

July 7, 2026 Artur Mardanyan

Renewing a Cyprus Residence Permit in 2026: How to Apply Through the New Online Service

Cyprus launched online renewal of residence permits for third-country nationals: categories, documents, application steps and the new service's current limits.

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A bank building in Cyprus with the Republic of Cyprus flag and a Corporate Account sign

Banking

July 6, 2026 Artur Mardanyan

Cyprus Company Bank Account in 2026: How Russian Nationals Can Open One

EU Regulation 2022/328, the difference between having a residence permit and not, which banks and EMIs consider applications, documents, timelines and cost.

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