{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Raphael Legal","home_page_url":"https://raphael.legal","description":"Raphael Legal","author":{"name":"Raphael Legal"},"items":[{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/india%E2%80%93cyprus-webinar-cross-border-structuring-in-practice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/webinar_combined_1200x630.png\"/><p>Cross-border momentum between India and Cyprus is building, and it is no longer theoretical. Trade flows are increasing, regulatory alignment is advancing, and businesses are actively examining how to structure their pre...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/india%E2%80%93cyprus-webinar-cross-border-structuring-in-practice","title":"India–Cyprus Webinar: Cross-Border Structuring in Practice","summary":"Cross-border momentum between India and Cyprus is building, and it is no longer theoretical. Trade flows are increasing, regulatory alignment is advancing, and businesses are actively examining how to structure their pre...","date_modified":"2026-04-21T10:06:47Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/maria-raphael-joins-eu-panel-on-blockchain-cybersecurity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/blockchain_banner_1200x630.png\"/><p>On 15 March 2026, Maria Raphael, Managing Partner at Raphael Legal, participated in a panel discussion on Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Preparing for the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2, organised by the International Asso...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/maria-raphael-joins-eu-panel-on-blockchain-cybersecurity","title":"Maria Raphael joins EU panel on Blockchain & Cybersecurity","summary":"On 15 March 2026, Maria Raphael, Managing Partner at Raphael Legal, participated in a panel discussion on Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Preparing for the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2, organised by the International Asso...","date_modified":"2026-04-21T08:17:42Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-tax-reform-corporate-and-personal-tax-changes-2025-2026","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/Tax-Linkedin-Articles.png\"/><p>A New Phase in Cyprus Tax Reform</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-tax-reform-corporate-and-personal-tax-changes-2025-2026","title":"Cyprus Tax Reform: Corporate and Personal Tax Changes 2025-2026","summary":"A New Phase in Cyprus Tax Reform","date_modified":"2025-09-17T08:35:45Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-implements-eu-blue-card-scheme-attracting-foreign-talent","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/Raphael%20Legal%20Linkedin%20Articles.png\"/><p>On 7th of July 2025, the Republic of Cyprus has entered a new era of skilled migration policy with the formal implementation of the EU Blue Card scheme. Derived from Directive (EU) 2021/1883, is designed to attract highl...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-implements-eu-blue-card-scheme-attracting-foreign-talent","title":"Cyprus Implements EU Blue Card Scheme: Attracting Foreign Talent","summary":"On 7th of July 2025, the Republic of Cyprus has entered a new era of skilled migration policy with the formal implementation of the EU Blue Card scheme. Derived from Directive (EU) 2021/1883, is designed to attract highl...","date_modified":"2025-08-12T07:53:09Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/mica-in-cyprus-a-guide-for-crypto-asset-service-providers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/Transition-LinkedinArticles.png\"/><p> Historical Context of Crypto Regulation in Cyprus</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/mica-in-cyprus-a-guide-for-crypto-asset-service-providers","title":"MiCA in Cyprus: A Guide for Crypto-Asset Service Providers","summary":" Historical Context of Crypto Regulation in Cyprus","date_modified":"2025-07-20T17:41:34Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/russian-business-in-cyprus-post-2022-joint-legal-alert","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/JointAlert-LinkedinArticles.png\"/><p>Cyprus has historically served as a key jurisdiction for Russian business activity, particularly in the areas of international structuring and investment. Since 2022, the regulatory environment has evolved significantly ...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/russian-business-in-cyprus-post-2022-joint-legal-alert","title":"Russian Business in Cyprus post 2022: Joint Legal Alert","summary":"Cyprus has historically served as a key jurisdiction for Russian business activity, particularly in the areas of international structuring and investment. Since 2022, the regulatory environment has evolved significantly ...","date_modified":"2025-07-10T11:15:57Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/the-legal-500-%7C-raphael-legal%E2%80%99s-2025-chapter-on-data-cyber","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/Raphael%20Legal%20Linkedin%20Newsletter-3539d9b.png\"/><p>We are proud to announce that Raphael Legal is the exclusive Cyprus contributor to the Legal 500's Data Protection & Cybersecurity Country Comparative Guide, answering 47 key questions. </p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/the-legal-500-%7C-raphael-legal%E2%80%99s-2025-chapter-on-data-cyber","title":"The Legal 500 | Raphael Legal’s 2025 Chapter on Data & Cyber","summary":"We are proud to announce that Raphael Legal is the exclusive Cyprus contributor to the Legal 500's Data Protection & Cybersecurity Country Comparative Guide, answering 47 key questions. ","date_modified":"2025-05-06T08:09:57Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/raphael-legal-advises-on-multi-million-dollar-hotel-acquisition","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/Linkedin-Newsletter.png\"/><p>We are proud to have provided strategic legal counsel to our local client in the successful acquisition of Flamingo Hotel, ideally located along Piale Pasha, one of Larnaca’s most scenic seaside promenades. </p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/raphael-legal-advises-on-multi-million-dollar-hotel-acquisition","title":"Raphael Legal Advises on Multi-Million Euro Hotel Acquisition ","summary":"We are proud to have provided strategic legal counsel to our local client in the successful acquisition of Flamingo Hotel, ideally located along Piale Pasha, one of Larnaca’s most scenic seaside promenades. ","date_modified":"2025-03-15T18:10:18Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/key-revisions-to-cyprus-ubo-registry-a-guide-for-b","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/UBO-24.jpg\"/><p>On December 6, 2024, Amendment No. 2 to the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering Activities Law (N.141(I)/2024) was enacted. This amendment, along with Directive 423/2024 (‘’the Directive’’) issued by the Regis...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/key-revisions-to-cyprus-ubo-registry-a-guide-for-b","title":"Key Revisions to Cyprus UBO Registry: A Guide for B","summary":"On December 6, 2024, Amendment No. 2 to the Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering Activities Law (N.141(I)/2024) was enacted. This amendment, along with Directive 423/2024 (‘’the Directive’’) issued by the Regis...","date_modified":"2025-01-10T14:18:27Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/raphael-legal-and-privacy-minders-for-iclg-data-protection-guide","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/Merged_Newsletter.jpg\"/><p>The 11th edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection Laws and Regulations 2024 is now online, featuring a contribution from Raphael Legal in collaboration with Privacy Minders. Our team has aut...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/raphael-legal-and-privacy-minders-for-iclg-data-protection-guide","title":"Raphael Legal and Privacy Minders for ICLG Data Protection Guide ","summary":"The 11th edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide – Data Protection Laws and Regulations 2024 is now online, featuring a contribution from Raphael Legal in collaboration with Privacy Minders. 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This grou...","date_modified":"2024-07-10T09:25:19Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-boosts-business-annual-levy-abolished","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/Newsletter-71ab790.png\"/><p>The Cyprus Presidency has recently announced the Council of Ministers' decision to abolish the annual levy imposed on companies registered in the country, effective from 2024. This decision aims to bolster Cyprus's stand...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-boosts-business-annual-levy-abolished","title":"Cyprus Boosts Business: Annual Levy Abolished","summary":"The Cyprus Presidency has recently announced the Council of Ministers' decision to abolish the annual levy imposed on companies registered in the country, effective from 2024. This decision aims to bolster Cyprus's stand...","date_modified":"2024-02-23T15:59:59Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/difc-dubai-common-law-expansion-across-free-zones-under-review","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/DIFC_Social_Media_landscape.png\"/><p>The Government of Dubai is contemplating a transformative move to implement a common law framework across the Emirate's free zone jurisdictions, extending beyond the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This init...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/difc-dubai-common-law-expansion-across-free-zones-under-review","title":"DIFC Dubai: Common Law Expansion Across Free Zones-Under Review","summary":"The Government of Dubai is contemplating a transformative move to implement a common law framework across the Emirate's free zone jurisdictions, extending beyond the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This init...","date_modified":"2024-02-15T11:55:54Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/gdpr-enforcement-success","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/GDPR-12.jpg\"/><p> The data protection consultancy firm, Privacy Minders, a part of the Raphael Legal group, filed  a Complaint before the Cyprus Commissioner of Data Protection in 5thof October 2022, on behalf of two members of an Adviso...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/gdpr-enforcement-success","title":"GDPR Enforcement Success","summary":" The data protection consultancy firm, Privacy Minders, a part of the Raphael Legal group, filed  a Complaint before the Cyprus Commissioner of Data Protection in 5thof October 2022, on behalf of two members of an Adviso...","date_modified":"2024-02-05T20:16:47Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-income-tax-exemptions-for-foreign-employees","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/RECENT-AMENDMENTS.jpg\"/><p>Cyprus has long been a sought-after destination for foreign professionals and businesses looking to benefit from its favorable tax environment, strategic location, and quality of life. In a bid to further enhance its app...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/cyprus-income-tax-exemptions-for-foreign-employees","title":"Cyprus Income Tax Exemptions for Foreign Employees","summary":"Cyprus has long been a sought-after destination for foreign professionals and businesses looking to benefit from its favorable tax environment, strategic location, and quality of life. In a bid to further enhance its app...","date_modified":"2023-11-02T09:42:21Z"},{"id":"https://raphael.legal/f/unlocking-permanent-residency-in-cyprus-golden-visa","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/04130b89-b8bf-4196-9b77-5fe62a9234b3/CYPRUS-RESIDENCY.jpg\"/><p>The Cyprus Permanent Residency program, commonly known as the Cyprus Golden Visa, has been an established opportunity for some time. This program offers a unique pathway for non-European Union (EU) citizens and their fam...</p>","url":"https://raphael.legal/f/unlocking-permanent-residency-in-cyprus-golden-visa","title":"Cyprus Golden Visa","summary":"The Cyprus Permanent Residency program, commonly known as the Cyprus Golden Visa, has been an established opportunity for some time. This program offers a unique pathway for non-European Union (EU) citizens and their fam...","date_modified":"2023-10-20T13:38:56Z"}]}