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Cyprus × Government & Regulatory Affairs

Government & Regulatory Affairs in Cyprus

Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In Cyprus, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.

Who handles this work

On request

WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in Cyprus for you.

No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.

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Cyprus at a glanceWestern Europe

Nicosia · Tuesday 3 November

20:55

Local time

Currency
EUR
Working week
Monday – Friday
Dialling code
+357
Region
Western Europe
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What the rules say in Cyprus

Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials

From the Cyprus market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.

Essentials guide · Source-checked research62% of statements checked against a source10 checked against an official source19 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-194 held back until checked against an official source8 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed

  • Under Protocol No 10 to the 2003 Act of Accession, the application of EU law is suspended in the areas of the Republic of Cyprus where the government of the Republic does not exercise effective control.

    EUR-Lex (Publications Office of the EU) · checked 2026-10-19
  • The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) supervises investment firms, fund managers and capital markets in Cyprus.

    AI-written, not source-checked
  • The Central Bank of Cyprus supervises credit institutions, with significant banks supervised by the European Central Bank.

    AI-written, not source-checked
  • Non-EU nationals need permission under the Immovable Property (Acquisition by Aliens) Law to acquire real estate in Cyprus.

    EU nationals are not subject to this restriction.AI-written, not source-checked
  • Providers of company formation, directorship and administration services in Cyprus must be authorised as administrative service providers.

    Supervised by CySEC or the relevant professional body.AI-written, not source-checked
  • Movement of goods across the line between the northern part of Cyprus and the government-controlled area is governed by the EU Green Line Regulation.

    AI-written, not source-checked
  • Concentrations of major importance must be notified to the Commission for the Protection of Competition, which enforces Cypriot competition law.

    Notification thresholds and the interaction with EU Merger Regulation filings were not confirmed on the page opened.Deloitte Legal (for Legal 500) · checked 2026-10-19
  • Law 19(I)/2022 provides for the establishment and functioning of an independent authority against corruption in Cyprus.

    HSE University Anti-Corruption Portal · checked 2026-10-19

Read the full guide: Licensing, sector rules and real estate · M&A, merger control, investment screening and insolvency

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
  2. 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
  3. 03Prepare the regulatory work
  4. 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
  • Who is professionally responsible in each country?
  • Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
  • What information and decisions are needed from the business?

If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.

WONE Global Partners in Cyprus

Professionals working here

No named lead for Government & Regulatory Affairs yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Cyprus and can bring the right local colleague in.

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