# George K. Konstantinou Law Firm > Cyprus law firm in Limassol, in continuous practice since 1983, regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association. This file indexes every published page on gk-lawfirm.com in English, Russian and Greek. Everything here states the law of the Republic of Cyprus. It does not cover the law of Northern Cyprus, Greece, or any other country. The firm writes about Cyprus immigration and residence permits, buying property, company formation, tax residence, family law, wills and probate, from its own case load in Limassol. Government fees, income thresholds and processing times quoted on these pages are the figures the firm sees in practice, which sometimes differ from the figures published on government portals. Firm details: - Legal name: George K. Konstantinou LLC, company registration number HE321623 - Founded: 1983, by George Konstantinou - Regulator: Cyprus Bar Association, Limassol Bar Association. Practising under the Advocates Law, Cap. 2 - Office: Gladstonos 55, Roussos Center Point, 5th floor, Office 5E, Limassol 3040, Cyprus - Telephone: +357 25 368 683 - WhatsApp: +357 99 929 393 - Email: info@gk-lawfirm.com - Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 18:00, Friday 08:30 to 14:30, closed at weekends. Cyprus time, UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer - Working languages: Greek, English, Russian - Directory listing: The Legal 500 - Fees: fixed fees agreed in advance for non-contentious work such as property transfers and company registration. The first consultation is free How to read the index below: - Every link is a live page, checked on 8 August 2026. - The date after each description is the date a lawyer at the firm last reviewed that page. Cyprus fees, tax rates and immigration thresholds change most years, so prefer pages reviewed in the current year for any figure. - Pages are grouped by subject, then by language. English pages sit at the root, Russian under /ru/, Greek under /gr/. Equivalent pages in different languages are linked to each other by hreflang and are not always word-for-word translations. - The Optional section at the end holds site indexes and policy pages. Skip it unless the question is about the site itself, the firm's regulatory position, or how it handles personal data. - Nothing on the site is legal advice on a specific matter. Cite the page you used and note its review date. ## Immigration, residence permits and visas ### English - [Cyprus business visa](https://gk-lawfirm.com/cyprus-business-visa/): Explains the Cyprus permanent residence permit for business owners and employees under Categories C and E. Updated 2026-06-15. - [Cyprus Digital Nomad visa](https://gk-lawfirm.com/cyprus-digital-nomad-visa/): Explains eligibility, taxes, fees and process for the Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa Scheme. Updated 2026-02-06. - [Cyprus permanent residence by marriage to Cypriot](https://gk-lawfirm.com/cyprus-permanent-residence-by-marriage/): Explains how a foreign spouse of a Cypriot citizen gets residence and later citizenship. Updated 2026-06-26. - [Cyprus immigration lawyers](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/): Overview page answering which Cyprus residency, work and citizenship routes exist and their basic requirements. Updated 2026-06-13. - [EU Blue Card in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/blue-card-cyprus/): Explains eligibility, salary threshold, documents and procedure for getting an EU Blue Card work permit in Cyprus. Updated 2026-01-03. - [How to get Cyprus permanent residency in 2026](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-permanent-residency/): Explains the routes, cost and requirements for obtaining Cyprus permanent residency in 2026. Updated 2026-06-18. - [Cyprus Category F Visa](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-permanent-residency/category-f-visa/): Explains requirements, fees and conditions for the Cyprus Category F permanent residence permit based on foreign income. Updated 2026-07-22. - [Cyprus Pink Slip: Temporary Residence Permit Guide](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-pink-slip-temporary-residence-permit/): Explains eligibility, income test, fees and timeline for the Cyprus Pink Slip temporary residence permit. Updated 2026-07-31. - [Cyprus residency by investment](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-residency-by-investment/): Explains the 2026 investment routes, income test and process for permanent residency in Cyprus via investment. Updated 2026-06-24. - [Cyprus work permit for companies of foreign interest under the BFU](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-work-permit/): Explains eligibility, salary rules and process for a Cyprus work permit through the Business Facilitation Unit. Updated 2026-08-07. - [Yellow Slip in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/immigration-law/yellow-slip-in-cyprus/): Explains how EU citizens register in Cyprus using the MEU1 Yellow Slip, deadlines, fees and penalties. Updated 2026-08-01. - [ARC number in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/arc-number-cyprus/): Explains what the Alien Registration Certificate number is, who needs it, and how to apply in Cyprus. Updated 2026-06-27. - [Cyprus Business Facilitation Unit (BFU)](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-business-facilitation-unit-bfu/): Describes the BFU/Business Support Centre scheme for fast-tracking foreign company registration and permits. Updated 2026-08-07. - [Cyprus Golden Visa](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-golden-visa/): Explains eligibility, cost, and benefits of Cyprus's permanent residence by investment Golden Visa program. Updated 2026-07-21. - [Cyprus long-term resident status after five years](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-long-term-resident-after-five-years/): Explains eligibility, process, and the Greek-language test required for Cyprus long-term EU residence status. Updated 2026-04-15. - [Cyprus residency vs. Citizenship comparison](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-residency-and-citizenship-comparison/): Compares the rights, costs, and routes between Cyprus permanent residency and citizenship. Updated 2026-01-15. - [Cyprus spouse visa](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-spouse-visa/): Explains eligibility, documents, fees, and process for a non-EU spouse of a Cypriot citizen to get residency. Updated 2025-09-09. - [Cyprus Startup Visa](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-startup-visa/): Explains eligibility, requirements, and process for obtaining Cyprus's startup visa for non-EU entrepreneurs. Updated 2026-03-09. - [Visa-free travel with a Cyprus residence permit or TRC card](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/travel-with-cyprus-residence-permit/): Clarifies that a Cyprus residence permit does not grant visa-free entry to Schengen, EU states, the UK, or other countries. Updated 2026-06-01. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Номер ARC на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/arc-cyprus/): Guide explaining what a Cyprus Alien Registration Certificate (ARC) number is and how to get it. Updated 2026-06-27. - [Статус долгосрочного резидента Кипра после 5 лет ВНЖ](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/dolgosrochniy-rezident-kipra/): Explains how third country nationals get Cyprus long term resident status after 5 years of legal stay. Updated 2026-04-15. - [Отдел содействия бизнесу на Кипре (Cyprus BFU)](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/otdel-sodeystviya-biznesu-bfu/): Explains the Cyprus Business Facilitation Unit (BFU) rules for foreign companies hiring staff. Updated 2025-04-22. - [Можно ли с ВНЖ Кипра ездить по Европе и в другие страны](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/puteshestvie-vnzh-kipra/): Clarifies that a Cyprus residence permit does not allow visa-free travel to the EU or Schengen area. Updated 2026-04-24. - [Сравнение вида на жительство и гражданства Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/sravnenie-pmzh-i-grazhdanstva-kipra/): Compares Cyprus permanent residence and citizenship on rights, costs and application steps. Updated 2026-07-24. - [Золотая виза Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/zolotaya-viza-kipra/): Explains Cyprus Golden Visa permanent residency requirements, cost, family rules and path to citizenship. Updated 2026-03-09. - [Иммиграция и переезд на Кипр](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/): Overview of Cyprus immigration routes in 2026 including permanent residency, visas and citizenship steps. Updated 2026-01-06. - [Цифровые кочевники - Кипрская виза Digital Nomad](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/cyprus-digital-nomad-visa/): Explains Cyprus Digital Nomad visa requirements, fees, taxation and processing time for 2026. Updated 2026-01-03. - [ПМЖ на Кипре: руководство по получению в 2026](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/pmzh-kipr/): Guide to obtaining Cyprus permanent residency by investment (category 6.2) and category F in 2026. Updated 2026-01-26. - [Виза Кипра категории F](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/pmzh-kipr/kategoriya-f/): Details Cyprus category F permanent residence visa income thresholds, fees and required documents. Updated 2026-05-17. - [ПМЖ на Кипре через брак с киприотом](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/pmzh-kipr/pmzh-cherez-brak/): Explains how a third-country national married to a Cypriot can obtain and renew Cyprus residency. Updated 2026-06-26. - [Рабочая виза Кипра для компаний с иностранным участием](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/rabochaya-viza/): Explains work permit rules for foreign-interest companies hiring third-country directors and staff in Cyprus. Updated 2024-06-28. - [ВНЖ Кипра (Pink Slip): руководство по виду на жительство](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/vnzh-kipr-pink-slip/): Guide on how non-EU nationals obtain and renew the Cyprus Pink Slip temporary residence permit. Updated 2026-05-31. - [ВНЖ на Кипре при покупке недвижимости](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/vnzh-kipra-pri-pokupke-nedvizhimosti/): Describes the Cyprus permanent residence by property investment program, its costs, income tests and citizenship path. Updated 2026-04-06. - [ВНЖ Кипра за открытие бизнеса](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/vnzh-kipra-za-otkrytie-biznesa/): Explains Cyprus business immigration residence Categories C and E for company owners and employees. Updated 2026-01-03. - [Yellow Slip на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/yellow-slip-na-kipre/): Explains the Yellow Slip registration certificate for EU/EEA citizens and their family members in Cyprus. Updated 2026-08-02. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Μόνιμη διαμονή Κύπρου λόγω γάμου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/cyprus-permanent-residence-by-marriage/): Explains how a third-country spouse of a Cypriot citizen obtains a residence permit and later citizenship. Updated 2026-06-30. - [Κυπριακό δίκαιο μετανάστευσης](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/immigration-law/): Overview of Cyprus immigration services including residence permits, work visas, BFU permits, and citizenship applications. Updated 2026-06-14. - [Άδειες εργασίας για εταιρείες ξένων συμφερόντων στην Κύπρο (BFU)](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/immigration-law/companies-of-foreign-interest-employment/): Explains how foreign-owned companies register with the Business Facilitation Unit to hire non-EU staff without a labour market test. Updated 2026-07-01. - [Άδεια μόνιμης κατοικίας στην Κύπρο (2026)](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-permanent-residency/): Details eligibility, costs, and process for obtaining Cyprus permanent residency through investment or Category F. Updated 2026-06-23. - [Pink Slip Κύπρου: Άδεια προσωρινής διαμονής](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/immigration-law/cyprus-pink-slip-temporary-residence-permit/): Explains eligibility, documents, fees and renewal process for the Cyprus temporary residence permit known as Pink Slip. Updated 2026-06-24. - [Έκδοση Yellow Slip (Κίτρινο Χαρτί) στην Κύπρο](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/immigration-law/yellow-slip-in-cyprus/): Explains MEU1, MEU2 and MEU3 forms and process for EU citizens to register residence in Cyprus (Yellow Slip). Updated 2026-01-13. ## Citizenship, passports and travel ### English - [Cyprus citizenship by investment](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-citizenship-by-investment-program/): Answers whether Cyprus citizenship by investment is still available in 2026 and what the suspended program required. Updated 2026-01-15. - [How to get Cyprus Citizenship](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/4-ways-to-get-cyprus-citizenship/): Explains the four legal routes, naturalisation, marriage, descent, and honorary way to obtain Cyprus citizenship in 2026. Updated 2026-08-03. - [Visa-free countries for Cypriot passport holders](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-passport-visa-free-countries-list/): Lists which countries Cypriot passport holders can enter visa-free or with visa-on-arrival as of March 2026. Updated 2026-03-10. - [Cyprus passport: How to apply, renew, fees and ranking](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-passport/): Explains how to apply for, renew, and use a Cyprus passport, including fees and its global ranking. Updated 2026-03-22. - [Cyprus and the Schengen Area: Update on the Prospects of Joining](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-schengen-zone/): Gives the latest status and timeline of Cyprus's bid to join the Schengen Area. Updated 2026-07-23. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Кипр и Шенгенская зона: последние новости о присоединении](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/cyprus-schengen-zone/): Tracks Cyprus progress toward Schengen accession and what it would mean for travel and property prices. Updated 2026-07-23. - [Гражданство Кипра: 3 легальных пути получения паспорта](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/grazhdanstvo-kipra/): Describes the three legal routes to Cyprus citizenship: naturalization, marriage, and descent. Updated 2026-08-03. - [Новый закон о гражданстве Кипра за 4 года](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/novyi-zakon-grazhdanstvo-kipra/): Summarizes the 2023 law letting highly skilled foreign workers get Cyprus citizenship after 4 years. Updated 2026-08-05. - [Паспорт Кипра в 2026](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/pasport-kipra/): Explains how to get, renew, and the benefits of holding a Cyprus passport in 2026. Updated 2026-07-24. - [Страны с безвизовым въездом для владельцев парпортов Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/strany-bez-vizy-dlya-pasporta-kipra/): Lists visa requirements by country for Cyprus passport holders traveling abroad in 2026. Updated 2026-01-07. - [Гражданство Кипра за инвестиции](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/immigratsiya/grazhdanstvo-kipra-za-investitsii/): Explains the now-terminated Cyprus citizenship-by-investment program, its former cost and requirements. Updated 2026-03-29. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Κυπριακό επενδυτικό πρόγραμμα (Golden visa)](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/cyprus-citizenship-by-investment-program/): Describes the suspended Cyprus citizenship-by-investment scheme and the current Golden Visa residence alternative. Updated 2026-03-03. - [Απόκτηση Κυπριακής υπηκοότητας και διαβατηρίου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/publications/4-ways-to-get-cyprus-citizenship/): Explains the four routes to Cyprus citizenship: residence years, marriage, descent, and the now-abolished investment program. Updated 2025-07-15. - [Χώρες χωρίς βίζα με κυπριακό διαβατήριο](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/publications/cyprus-passport-visa-free-countries-list/): Lists visa-free, e-visa and visa-on-arrival access for Cyprus passport holders by country for 2026. Updated 2026-06-18. ## Property and real estate ### English - [Cyprus property investment](https://gk-lawfirm.com/cyprus-property-investment/): Covers Cyprus real estate investment costs, returns, taxes and the residency-by-investment route. Updated 2026-06-24. - [Cyprus property lawyers](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-property-real-estate-lawyers-in-limassol/): Explains the process, fees and taxes for buying or selling real estate in Cyprus, and how the firm helps. Updated 2026-03-11. - [Cyprus Property Law](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-property-law-amendments/): Explains the 2023 property law amendment requiring Land Registry search certificates to protect real estate buyers. Updated 2026-03-11. - [How to buy a house in Cyprus and get residency](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/how-to-buy-house-in-cyprus-and-get-residency/): Explains how foreigners buy property in Cyprus and how a purchase can lead to permanent residency or citizenship. Updated 2026-03-10. - [VAT on property in Cyprus: 5% reduced rate and 19% rate explained](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/new-reduced-scheme-5-vat-on-property-cyprus/): Explains Cyprus's 5% reduced VAT scheme for primary residences versus the 19% standard rate and land sales. Updated 2026-06-22. - [Real estate in Cyprus: trends, costs and how to buy a home](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/real-estate-in-cyprus/): Covers Cyprus property market trends, buying process, purchase and sale costs, and permanent residency by investment. Updated 2026-07-04. - [Title Deeds in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/title-deeds-in-cyprus/): Explains what Cyprus title deeds are, how to obtain and transfer them, and applicable transfer fee rates. Updated 2026-08-06. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Схема пониженной 5% ставки НДС на недвижимость на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/5-protsentov-nds-na-nedvizhimost-kipra/): Explainer on Cyprus's reduced 5% VAT scheme for buying a primary residence. Updated 2026-01-24. - [Как купить недвижимость на Кипре и получить вид на жительство](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/kak-kupit-nedvizhimost-na-kipre-poluchit-vid-na-zhitelstvo/): Explains how foreigners can buy Cyprus property and obtain a residence permit in 2026. Updated 2026-06-24. - [Недвижимость на Кипре: цены, тенденции и как купить дом](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/nedvizhimost-na-kipre/): Covers 2026 Cyprus property prices, the buying process, costs and residence permit rules for buyers. Updated 2026-07-04. - [Титул на недвижимость на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/titul-nedvizhimost-kipra/): Explains what Cyprus property title deeds are, how to get them, their cost and legal basis. Updated 2026-08-06. - [Инвестиции в недвижимость Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/cyprus-property-investment/): Overview of benefits, prices and conditions for investing in Cyprus real estate in 2026. Updated 2026-06-24. - [Покупка недвижимости на Кипре - юридические вопросы](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/nedvizhimost/): Covers Cyprus property law, the purchase procedure, foreign ownership rules, taxes and fees. Updated 2026-01-18. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Επενδύσεις σε ακίνητα στην Κύπρο: ο νομικός οδηγός](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/cyprus-property-investment/): Legal guide to buying property in Cyprus, covering residency permits, taxes, and price trends for investors. Updated 2026-07-02. - [Δικηγόροι ακινήτων και κτηματικών](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/cyprus-property-real-estate-lawyers-in-limassol/): Explains the legal process, fees, and taxes for buying, selling, and transferring property in Cyprus. Updated 2026-06-11. ## Family law and divorce ### English - [Child custody in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/child-custody-in-cyprus/): Explains who gets custody of children in Cyprus after divorce and what rights fathers have. Updated 2026-08-07. - [Child maintenance in Cyprus and liability of the parents](https://gk-lawfirm.com/child-maintenance-in-cyprus/): Explains who pays child maintenance in Cyprus, how amounts are set, and the single parent benefit. Updated 2026-07-20. - [Divorce in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/divorce-in-cyprus/): Covers the cost, process, grounds and timeline for getting a divorce in Cyprus. Updated 2026-02-26. - [Family lawyers in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-family-law/): Overview page answering what family law services and divorce procedures the firm handles in Cyprus. Updated 2026-08-07. - [Division of matrimonial property in a Cyprus divorce](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-family-law/division-of-the-matrimonial-property-divorce/): Explains how Cyprus divides marital property on divorce, the one-third contribution presumption, and the claim deadline. Updated 2026-07-26. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Адвокаты по семейным делам и праву на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/razvod-semejnoe-pravo/): Overview of Cyprus family law covering divorce, child custody, maintenance and matrimonial property division. Updated 2025-04-30. - [Алименты на ребенка на Кипре и ответственность родителей](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/razvod-semejnoe-pravo/alimenty-na-rebenka/): Explains how Cyprus courts set, enforce and adjust child maintenance payments under Law 216/1990. Updated 2026-07-20. - [Опека над ребенком на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/razvod-semejnoe-pravo/opeka-nad-detmi-na-kipre/): Explains Cyprus child custody rules, parental rights, and how Family Courts decide custody disputes. Updated 2026-08-07. - [Раздел имущества супругов на Кипре: закон 232/1991 и сроки](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/razvod-semejnoe-pravo/razdel-imushestva/): Details how Cyprus divides marital property under Law 232/1991, the one-third presumption, and filing deadlines. Updated 2026-07-26. - [Развод на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/razvod-semejnoe-pravo/razvod-na-kipre/): Explains Cyprus divorce grounds, procedure, timeline and costs including 2023 mutual consent reform. Updated 2026-07-26. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Διαζύγιο στην Κύπρο](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/divorce-in-cyprus/): Covers divorce grounds, procedure, cost and timing in the Cyprus family courts. Updated 2026-07-28. - [Δικηγόροι οικογενειακού δικαίου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/cyprus-family-law/): Overview of Cyprus family law practice covering divorce, asset division, child custody and maintenance. Updated 2026-06-14. ## Wills, probate and succession ### English - [Contesting a will in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/contesting-a-will-in-cyprus/): Explains the grounds, process and time limits for challenging a will in Cyprus. Updated 2026-07-20. - [Making a will in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/making-a-will-in-cyprus/): Explains the legal requirements, cost and process for making a valid will in Cyprus. Updated 2026-07-20. - [Cyprus Succession Law and inheritance rules](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-succession-law/): Explains Cyprus forced heirship shares, intestacy rules and inheritance tax under the Wills and Succession Law, Cap. 195. Updated 2026-07-19. - [Cyprus wills, probate & administration of estates](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/wills-administration-of-estates/): Explains how wills, intestacy, and estate administration work under Cyprus law for testators and heirs. Updated 2026-02-24. - [Probate and administration of estates in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/probate-in-cyprus/): Explains the cost, timeline, and legal steps for probate and estate administration in Cyprus. Updated 2026-07-19. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Юристы по вопросам завещаний и наследства на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/zaveshhaniya-i-upravlenie-imushhestvom/): Overview of Cyprus wills, forced heirship shares, and the estate administration process for beneficiaries. Updated 2026-02-27. - [Право наследования на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/zaveshhaniya-i-upravlenie-imushhestvom/pravo-nasledovaniya/): Explains Cyprus succession law, forced heirship rules, intestacy shares and inheritance tax status for foreigners. Updated 2026-07-21. - [Процедура составления завещания на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/zaveshhaniya-i-upravlenie-imushhestvom/sostavlenie-zaveshhaniya/): Explains formal requirements for making a valid will in Cyprus and its available (freely disposable) share limits. Updated 2026-01-07. - [Правила утверждения завещания и управления имуществом на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/zaveshhaniya-i-upravlenie-imushhestvom/utverzhdenie-zaveshhaniya/): Explains the Cyprus probate and estate administration process, steps, costs and timeline. Updated 2025-01-10. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Δικηγόροι κληρονομικού δικαίου και διαθηκών](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/wills-administration-of-estates/): Explains wills, intestate succession, and estate administration procedures and required documents in Cyprus. Updated 2026-06-16. ## Companies, business and employment ### English - [Cyprus Companies Law: provisions and company establishment](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-companies-law/): Explains what the Cyprus Companies Law Cap. 113 regulates and the compliance duties it creates for companies. Updated 2026-07-04. - [Cyprus company formation](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-companies-law/cyprus-company-formation/): Explains the steps, timeline, documents and cost to register a company in Cyprus. Updated 2026-07-04. - [Employment and labour law in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/employment-law-cyprus/): Summarises Cyprus employment statutes covering contracts, termination, redundancy, leave, and minimum wage. Updated 2026-03-21. - [Opening a bank account in Cyprus for foreigners and companies](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/how-to-open-cyprus-bank-account/): Explains the documents, account types, and process needed for individuals and companies to open a Cyprus bank account. Updated 2026-06-30. - [The power of attorney in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/power-of-attorney/): Describes types, cost, and procedure for creating and certifying a power of attorney under Cypriot law. Updated 2025-09-09. - [Relocating your business to Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/relocating-business-to-cyprus/): Guides EU and non-EU entrepreneurs through setting up, transferring, or branching a company into Cyprus. Updated 2025-08-16. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Как открыть банковский счет на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/bankovskij-schet-na-kipre/): Guide on opening personal, corporate, and trading bank accounts in Cyprus, including for non-residents. Updated 2026-01-07. - [Как открыть бизнес на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/biznes-na-kipre/): Explains what business to start in Cyprus, the legal setup steps and government fees for incorporation. Updated 2026-07-02. - [Трудовое законодательство Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/trudovoe-zakonodatelstvo-kipra/): Overview of Cyprus employment law covering contracts, working hours, dismissal, redundancy and minimum wage. Updated 2026-03-21. - [Регистрация компании на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/registratsiya-kompanii-na-kipre/): Step-by-step guide to registering a private limited company in Cyprus, costs and required documents. Updated 2026-07-04. - [Закон о компаниях Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/zakon-o-kompaniyah/): Overview of the Cyprus Companies Law Cap. 113, company types, registration and post-registration compliance. Updated 2026-07-02. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Δικηγόροι Εταιρικού και Εμπορικού Δικαίου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/cyprus-companies-law/): Overview of Cyprus company law, registration requirements, and post-incorporation compliance obligations. Updated 2026-07-04. - [Ίδρυση Εταιρείας στην Κύπρο](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/cyprus-companies-law/cyprus-company-formation/): Step-by-step guide to Cyprus company formation, required forms, fees and timeline. Updated 2026-07-04. - [Άνοιγμα τραπεζικού λογαριασμού στην Κύπρο](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/publications/how-to-open-cyprus-bank-account/): Explains documents, process, and timelines for opening personal and corporate bank accounts in Cyprus. Updated 2026-06-30. ## Tax ### English - [Cyprus tax residency and non-domiciled rules](https://gk-lawfirm.com/cyprus-tax-residency/): Explains the 60-day and 183-day tax residency rules and non-dom status after the 2026 reform. Updated 2026-05-10. - [Cyprus tax system: An overview by Cyprus tax lawyers](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/cyprus-tax/): Explains the 2026-updated Cyprus tax system, covering income tax, corporate tax, VAT and defence contribution rates. Updated 2026-03-09. - [Cyprus tax system and rates in 2026](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-tax-system/): Sets out Cyprus's 2026 income tax, corporate tax, VAT, and other tax rates after the 1 January 2026 reform. Updated 2026-07-19. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Налоговая система Кипра и ставки налогов в 2026 году](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/nalogovaya-sistema-kipra/): Summarizes 2026 Cyprus tax rates: personal income tax, corporate tax, VAT, and capital gains. Updated 2026-07-19. - [Налоговое резидентство Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/nalogovoe-rezidentstvo-kipra/): Explains Cyprus tax residency rules, the 60 day rule, and non-dom status changes for 2026. Updated 2026-05-10. - [Налоговые юристы на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/nalogi-na-kipre/): Summarizes the firm's Cyprus tax legal services and key 2026 tax reform rates for individuals and companies. Updated 2026-07-19. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Φορολογικός κάτοικος Κύπρου: διαδικασία, κριτήρια και πιστοποιητικό (2026)](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/cyprus-tax-residency/): Explains how individuals become Cyprus tax residents under the 183-day or 60-day rule and the non-dom regime. Updated 2026-03-14. ## Litigation, personal injury, intellectual property and yachts ### English - [Intellectual Property Law of Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property/): Explains the four types of intellectual property protection in Cyprus, their legal basis, fees and durations. Updated 2026-08-06. - [Trademark registration in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property/cyprus-trademark-registration/): Explains the step-by-step process, timeline and fees to register a trademark in Cyprus. Updated 2026-01-07. - [Litigation lawyers in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/litigation-cyprus/): Overview page answering what civil litigation and dispute matters the firm's Cyprus lawyers handle. Updated 2025-04-23. - [Personal injury and car accident lawyers in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injuries-negligence/): Explains negligence law and personal injury/car accident claims handled by the firm in Cyprus, including the filing deadline. Updated 2026-01-21. - [What to do after a car accident in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/car-accident-in-cyprus/): Lists practical and legal steps to take after being involved in a car accident in Cyprus. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Yacht registration in Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/yacht-registration-in-cyprus/): Explains the types, ownership rules, procedure, costs, and tax benefits of registering a yacht under the Cyprus flag. Updated 2025-05-19. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Что нужно делать после автомобильной аварии на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/dtp-na-kipre/): Gives practical steps to take after a car accident in Cyprus to protect legal rights and compensation. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Закон об интеллектуальной собственности Кипра](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/intellectualnaya-sobstvennost/): Overview of Cyprus intellectual property law covering patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyright. Updated 2026-08-06. - [Регистрация товарного знака на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/intellectualnaya-sobstvennost/registratsiya-tovarnogo-znaka-na-kipre/): Step-by-step guide to registering a trademark in Cyprus, fees, grounds for refusal and validity period. Updated 2025-01-10. - [Адвокаты по личным травмам и ДТП на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/lichnyie-travmyi,-xalatnost/): Describes the firm's personal injury, negligence and road accident legal services in Limassol, Cyprus. Updated 2025-04-30. - [Регистрация яхт на Кипре](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/registratsiya-yaht-na-kipre/): Explains yacht and vessel registration under the Cyprus flag, costs, ownership rules and tax benefits. Updated 2025-02-05. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Επίλυση διαφορών και δικαστηριακή πρακτική](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/general-litigation/): Describes the firm's dispute resolution and litigation services across construction, banking, contract and injury claims in Cyprus. Updated 2026-06-24. - [Ατυχήματα και σωματικές βλάβες](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/personal-injuries-negligence/): Describes personal injury, negligence and traffic accident claims services and the types of compensation available in Cyprus. Updated 2026-06-16. ## Moving to Cyprus, retirement and cost of living ### English - [Cyprus and the EU](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/cyprus-and-the-eu/): Explains what Cyprus's 2004 EU membership means for residents, businesses, and third-country nationals. Updated 2025-11-22. - [Moving to Cyprus from the UK after Brexit](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/moving-to-cyprus-after-brexit/): Covers visa and residence permit rules, property purchase, work, and tax for UK citizens moving to Cyprus post-Brexit. Updated 2026-02-28. - [Moving to Cyprus in 2026](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/moving-to-cyprus/): Covers Cyprus immigration routes, company registration, cost of living and moving logistics. Updated 2026-04-07. - [Pros and cons of retiring to Cyprus](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/pros-and-cons-retiring-to-cyprus/): Weighs the advantages (climate, tax, healthcare) and disadvantages (rents, bureaucracy) of retiring in Cyprus. Updated 2026-07-14. - [How much does it cost to retire in Cyprus in 2026?](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/retirement-cost-in-cyprus/): Provides a monthly retirement budget breakdown and the income threshold needed for a Cyprus residence permit. Updated 2026-07-13. - [Retiring to Cyprus from the UK and other countries](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/retiring-to-cyprus/): Explains visas, pension transfer, tax, healthcare, and lifestyle logistics for retirees moving to Cyprus. Updated 2026-07-31. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Кипр и Европейский союз](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/kipr-eu/): Explains what EU membership since 2004 means for banking, business, and residents living in Cyprus. Updated 2025-04-22. - [Переезд на Кипр для британцев после Brexit](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/moving-to-cyprus-after-brexit/): Guides UK citizens on visas, property, work, and pensions when relocating to Cyprus after Brexit. Updated 2026-07-23. - [Пенсия на Кипре для британцев и других граждан](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/pensiya-na-kipre/): Guides UK and other foreign retirees on pensions, taxes, healthcare, and residence permits in Cyprus. Updated 2026-01-07. - [Переезд на Кипр в 2026](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/pereezd-na-kipr/): Guides third country nationals through visas, business setup, and living costs for moving to Cyprus. Updated 2026-03-17. - [Сколько нужно денег для жизни на Кипре при выходе на пенсию](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/skolko-nuzhno-deneg-dlya-pensii-na-kipre/): Estimates the income and living costs needed to retire comfortably in Cyprus. Updated 2025-01-06. ## The firm, its lawyers and contact details ### English - [Cyprus Law Firm in Limassol founded in 1983](https://gk-lawfirm.com/): Home page introducing the firm and its practice areas, with links to guides and lawyer profiles. - [Experienced Legal Advocates](https://gk-lawfirm.com/about-us/): About page describing the firm's history, lawyers, and Limassol office for prospective clients. - [Contact Us](https://gk-lawfirm.com/contact-us/): Contact page listing the firm's phone, email, address and office hours for enquiries. - [Our people](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/): Lists the firm's lawyers and legal consultants with links to their individual profiles. - [Anna Stavrinou](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/anna-stavrinou/): Lawyer profile page describing Anna Stavrinou's background in immigration, IP and corporate law. - [Antonia Champi](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/antonia-champi/): Lawyer profile page describing Antonia Champi's background in property, corporate and immigration law. - [Cleo Ioannou](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/cleo-ioannou/): Lawyer profile page describing Cleo Ioannou's background in property and immigration law. - [George Konstantinou](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/george-konstantinou/): Founder's profile describing his background in companies, family, property and litigation law. - [Kypros Konstantinou](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/kypros-konstantinou/): Profile page for a trainee lawyer at the firm working toward Cyprus Bar Association licensing. - [Maria Lofiti](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/maria-lofiti/): Lawyer profile page describing Maria Lofiti's background in real estate, immigration and corporate law. - [Marios Konstantinou](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/marios-konstantinou/): Partner's profile describing his work in companies, immigration, property and litigation law. - [Stalo Konstantinou](https://gk-lawfirm.com/people/stalo-konstantinou/): Profile page answering who Stalo Konstantinou is and what family law services she provides at the firm. ### Russian (/ru/) - [Качественное юридическое обслуживание на Кипре с 1983 года](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/): Homepage introducing the firm's practice areas, history, team, and client reviews. - [Контакты](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/kontakty/): Provides the firm's Limassol office contact details, hours and a consultation contact form. - [Опытные юристы](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/o-nas/): Describes the law firm's history since 1983, its lawyers and office location in Limassol. - [Наши юристы](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/people/): Lists the law firm's team members with roles and links to individual lawyer profiles. - [Антония Чампи](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/people/antonia-champi/): Biography page for lawyer Antonia Champi covering her education, experience and practice areas. - [Клео Иоанну](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/people/cleo-ioannou/): Biography page for lawyer Cleo Ioannou covering her education, experience and practice areas. - [Джордж Константину](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/people/george-konstantinou/): Biography page for firm founder George Konstantinou, his career, practice areas and education. - [Кипрос Константину](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/people/kypros-konstantinou/): Biography page for trainee legal consultant Kypros Konstantinou, his education and background. - [Мариос Константину](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/people/marios-konstantinou/): Biography page for partner Marios Konstantinou, his practice areas, education and published articles. - [Стало Константину](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/people/stalo-konstantinou/): Biography page for partner Stalo Konstantinou covering family law practice and mediation credentials. ### Greek (/gr/) - [Κυπριακή Δικηγορική Εταιρεία στη Λεμεσό - Έτος Ίδρυσης 1983](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/): Introduces the Limassol law firm founded in 1983 and its main practice areas for local and international clients. - [Έμπειροι Δικηγόροι](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/about-us/): Presents the firm's history, team, and client reviews since its 1983 founding in Limassol. - [Επικοινωνήστε Μαζί Μας](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/contact-us/): Provides the firm's contact details, office hours, and a free consultation request form. - [Οι δικηγόροι μας](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/people/): Lists the firm's six lawyers and legal consultants with links to individual profiles. - [Αντωνία Χαμπή](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/people/antonia-champi/): Biography page for senior lawyer Antonia Champi covering her education, practice areas and experience. - [Κλειώ Ιωάννου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/people/cleo-ioannou/): Biography page for lawyer Cleo Ioannou covering her education, litigation experience and property law work. - [Γεώργιος Κωνσταντίνου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/people/george-konstantinou/): Biography page for firm founder George Konstantinou, his career, education and outside interests. - [Κύπρος Κωνσταντίνου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/people/kypros-konstantinou/): Biography page for trainee legal consultant Kypros Konstantinou, his education and career start. - [Μάριος Κωνσταντίνου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/people/marios-konstantinou/): Biography page for partner Marios Konstantinou covering his real estate and immigration law practice. - [Στάλω Κωνσταντίνου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/people/stalo-konstantinou/): Biography page for partner Stalo Konstantinou, a family lawyer and registered family mediator. - [Το νομικό σύστημα και το δικηγορικό επάγγελμα στην Κύπρο](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/publications/cyprus-lawyers/): Describes how the Cyprus Bar Association and legal profession are regulated, including qualification requirements. Updated 2026-03-03. ## Optional - [Disclaimer](https://gk-lawfirm.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer stating website content is general information, not personalised legal advice. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Practice areas](https://gk-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/): Index page answering which practice areas the firm covers, such as immigration, family, litigation and companies law. - [Privacy policy](https://gk-lawfirm.com/privacy-policy/): Explains how the firm collects, stores, and protects personal data under GDPR and Cyprus law. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Publications](https://gk-lawfirm.com/publications/): Index page listing the firm's publications and articles on Cyprus residency, property, and legal topics. - [Regulatory information](https://gk-lawfirm.com/regulatory-information/): States that the firm is regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association and lists its governing legal and ethical standards. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Terms and Conditions](https://gk-lawfirm.com/terms-and-conditions/): Sets out website usage terms, liability limits, copyright rules, and governing law for the firm's site. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Публикации](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/blog/): Index page listing the firm's blog articles with short descriptions and update dates. - [Отказ от ответственности](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/disclaimer/): States the website's general disclaimer on legal accuracy, availability and malware liability. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Политика конфиденциальности](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/politika-konfidenczialnosti/): States the firm's GDPR-based privacy policy on data collection, storage, use and user rights. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Области права](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/praktiki/): Index page listing the firm's practice areas with links to immigration, property, family and company law. - [Нормативная информация](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/regulatory-information/): Explains which bar association and code of conduct regulate the firm and how to contact it about regulatory matters. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Условия и положения](https://gk-lawfirm.com/ru/terms-and-conditions/): Sets out the website terms of use, liability limits, copyright rules, and governing law for the firm's site. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Αποποίηση ευθύνης](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/disclaimer/): General disclaimer stating site content is not legal advice and the firm accepts no liability for accuracy or malware. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Τομείς Δραστηριότητας](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/practice-areas/): Index page listing all the firm's practice areas with links to each service page. - [Πολιτική απορρήτου](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/privacy-policy/): Sets out the firm's GDPR-compliant data collection, retention, user rights and cookie policy. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Δημοσιεύσεις](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/publications/): Index page listing the firm's published articles on Cyprus property, citizenship, tax residency, banking and legal topics. - [Κανονισμοι Και Δεοντολογια](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/regulatory-information/): States the firm's compliance with the Cyprus Bar Association's ethics rules and the Advocates Law. Updated 2025-10-07. - [Όροι και προϋποθέσεις](https://gk-lawfirm.com/gr/terms-and-conditions/): Sets out website use terms, liability limits, copyright rules and governing law for the firm's site. Updated 2025-10-07.