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Cyprus × Risk, Compliance & Financial Integrity

Risk, Compliance & Financial Integrity in Cyprus

Sanctions, anti-bribery, anti-money-laundering and checks on the companies you deal with. 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 Risk, Compliance & Financial Integrity 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
Doing business in Cyprus →

What the rules say in Cyprus

Risk, Compliance & Financial Integrity, the essentials

From the Cyprus market guide: the points that matter most for risk, compliance & financial integrity, 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

  • Every Cyprus company registered under the Companies Law, Cap. 113 must submit details of its beneficial owners to the register of beneficial owners kept by the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.

    Also applies to European companies and partnerships. Overseas companies, listed companies and companies subject to equivalent transparency standards are exempt. Legal basis: Registrar's Directive KDP 112/2021 and the AML Law definition of beneficial owner.Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property · 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
  • 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
  • Banks in Cyprus apply customer due diligence under the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law, including enhanced checks for higher-risk clients.

    AI-written, not source-checked
  • The Unit for Combating Money Laundering (MOKAS) is the financial intelligence unit of Cyprus.

    AI-written, not source-checked
  • Exports of dual-use items from Cyprus are controlled under EU Regulation 2021/821.

    EUR-Lex (Publications Office of the EU) · checked 2026-10-19
  • Active and passive bribery, including of foreign public officials, are criminal offences in Cyprus.

    AI-written, not source-checked
  • 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: Banking, payments and capital flows · Anti-bribery, compliance and governance

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Identify the relevant compliance exposures
  2. 02Review counterparties and third-party risks
  3. 03Design proportionate policies and controls
  4. 04Support investigations, remediation and ongoing monitoring

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before risk, compliance & financial integrity 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 Risk, Compliance & Financial Integrity yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Cyprus and can bring the right local colleague in.

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