Capability 01

Corporate &
Commercial

For businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Cyprus occupies a distinctive position in international commerce – a common law jurisdiction within the European Union, with a competitive tax framework, a transparent regulatory environment, and a well-established network of double tax treaties. Making full use of those advantages requires legal counsel that understands both the local landscape and the international context.

Our corporate and commercial practice advises businesses ranging from newly incorporated Cypriot companies to subsidiaries of international groups. We act on transactions, provide ongoing advisory support, and assist clients in navigating the regulatory requirements that govern commercial activity in Cyprus.

Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Neocor Services Limited, we extend our corporate offering to include specialist trustee and corporate administration services – providing clients with a single, integrated point of contact for both their legal and corporate service needs.

Areas of Practice

What We Do in Corporate & Commercial

01

Mergers & Acquisitions

We advise buyers, sellers, and boards on the full spectrum of M&A activity – from initial structuring and heads of terms through due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-completion integration.

  • Share purchase and asset purchase agreements
  • Business and asset sale agreements
  • Legal due diligence
  • Regulatory clearance and approvals
  • Post-acquisition restructuring
02

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Structuring a joint venture requires careful alignment of commercial objectives, governance arrangements, and exit provisions. We advise parties on both equity and contractual joint venture structures.

  • Joint venture agreements
  • Governance and management structures
  • Deadlock resolution mechanisms
  • Exit provisions and pre-emption rights
  • Cross-border joint venture structures
03

Shareholders' Agreements

A well-drafted shareholders' agreement is the foundation of any stable business relationship. We advise on the full range of shareholder arrangements.

  • Voting rights and reserved matters
  • Drag-along and tag-along rights
  • Founder vesting arrangements
  • Minority protection provisions
  • Good leaver and bad leaver provisions
04

Corporate Restructuring

We advise on all forms of corporate reorganisation – whether driven by tax efficiency, succession planning, group simplification, or preparation for sale or investment.

  • Group restructuring and holding company structures
  • Mergers, demergers, and spin-offs
  • Share capital reorganisations
  • Cross-border restructuring with Cyprus entities
  • Solvent liquidations and dissolutions
05

Redomiciliation of Companies

Cyprus law permits the redomiciliation of foreign companies into Cyprus and the transfer of Cyprus companies to other jurisdictions. We advise on both inbound and outbound redomiciliation processes.

  • Inbound redomiciliation into Cyprus
  • Outbound transfer to foreign jurisdictions
  • Regulatory requirements and approvals
  • Continuity of legal personality
  • Post-redomiciliation compliance
06

Commercial Contracts

Commercial relationships depend on contracts that are clear, enforceable, and properly balanced. We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across all sectors.

  • Distribution and agency agreements
  • Service and consultancy agreements
  • Licensing and franchise agreements
  • Supply and procurement contracts
  • Non-disclosure agreements
07

Intellectual Property

IP assets are often among a business's most valuable. We advise on the protection, commercialisation, and transfer of intellectual property rights under Cyprus and EU law.

  • Trade mark registration and protection
  • IP licensing and assignment agreements
  • IP due diligence in M&A transactions
  • Cyprus IP Box regime advisory
  • Domain name disputes
08

Corporate Governance & Compliance

We advise boards, directors, and shareholders on their rights, obligations, and best practice – ensuring sound governance from inception.

  • Board and general meeting procedures
  • Director duties and liabilities
  • Corporate records and filings
  • UBO registry compliance
  • Corporate secretarial support
09

Due Diligence

Thorough legal due diligence is the foundation of informed decision-making in any transaction. We conduct and coordinate due diligence exercises across Cyprus-incorporated entities and assets.

  • Corporate and title due diligence
  • Contractual review and risk mapping
  • Regulatory and licensing review
  • Employment and IP due diligence
  • Red flag and full-scope reports

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Address139A Gladstonos, 1st Floor
3032 Limassol, Cyprus
Telephone+357 25 256766
Emailinfo@aneophytou.com
HoursMonday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00