TAXATION FOR INDIVIDUALS: TO DOM OR NOT TO DOM

The Tsielepis Tax Academy is now open for learning with a morning seminar on Personal Taxation.

Representing the newly formed Academy’s inaugural event, the seminar will focus on how tax resident individuals are taxed. The seminar will cover the basic principles of Personal Income Tax including tax residency conditions, Special Defence Contribution (Domicile) and National Health Contributions.

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Gain knowledge on the latest personal tax considerations in Cyprus
  • Evaluate whereas Cyprus may indeed comprise a relocation choice for interested parties
  • Assess the impact of the available routes and incentives for relocation to Cyprus.

Using plain, easy-to-follow language and numerous practical examples, the seminar will cover:

  • Tax Residency Rules
  • Taxable Income
  • Deductions and Exemptions
  • Main provisions of the Special Contribution for Defence and National Health Contribution Laws

The seminar is targeted towards tax consultants, tax lawyers, auditors and accountants of all levels, individuals who wish to obtain a basic understanding of Cyprus personal taxation and owners of startups and/or small businesses who wish to raise an awareness or acquire a basic understanding of the Cyprus tax legislation.

Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am
Registration & Coffee
9:00am – 9:05am

Welcome Address
Nicolas Papapanayiotou – Instructor

9:05am – 11:00am
  • Tax Residency Rules
  • Taxable and Exempt Income
  • Deductions and Tax Incentives for Employees
11:00am – 11:30am

Coffee Break

11:30am – 1:30pm
  • Special Contribution for Defence (incl. Dom and non-Dom rules)
  • National Health Contributions
1:30pm

End of Seminar

Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am
Registration & Coffee
9:00am – 9:05am

Welcome Address
Nicolas Papapanayiotou – Instructor

9:05am – 11:00am
  • Tax Residency Rules
  • Taxable and Exempt Income
  • Deductions and Tax Incentives for Employees
11:00am – 11:30am

Coffee Break

11:30am – 1:30pm
  • Special Contribution for Defence (incl. Dom and non-Dom rules)
  • National Health Contributions
1:30pm

End of Seminar

The Instructor

Nicolas Papapanayiotou,BSc, MBA, FCCA
Director, Head of Taxation
Costas Tsielepis & Co Ltd
E-mail: [email protected]

Nicolas specializes in direct tax and is now widely considered as one the leading tax advisors on the island. His solid practical and teaching experience of Cyprus’ tax legislation and its applications position him uniquely to lead the Tsielepis Tax Academy.

Nicolas was the principal lecturer of GlobalTraining, the professional training arm of the University of Nicosia in Limassol from 2016 until June 2024 lecturing on the principles of Advanced Taxation to ACCA students.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Nicolas graduated from the University of Hull where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Economics and Accounting. He also received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Financial Management. Nicolas qualified with the Tax Department of Deloitte Ltd, Cyprus.

He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC).

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Nicolas is a seasoned tax advisor specialised in corporate and personal taxation. He has over 18 years of solid experience in the fields of national and international tax advisory and compliance.

He has been involved in a number of international corporate restructuring projects and has extensive experience in tax due diligence and international tax planning using Cyprus.

Nicolas serves a range of industries, including energy, shipping, financial services, investment and banking as well as high net worth individuals and frequently represents clients before the Cyprus Tax Department in tax appeals and disputes relating to the interpretation of tax laws.

PUBLICATIONS

He is an author of various articles, reports and presentations on Cyprus tax law and on the implementation of EU Directives. Nicolas is also an author for the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD) the world’s foremost authority on cross-border taxation, the home of international taxation.

Who Should Attend?

Professionals dealing with Direct Taxation matters of all levels and in all industries:
  • Auditors

  • Accountants & Bookkeepers

  • Chief Accountants

  • Financial Controllers

  • Tax Consultants

  • Tax Advisors

  • Tax Lawyers

When, Where & How Much?

Date & Venue

Limassol
Friday, 27 September 2024, Columbia Plaza Venue Centre

Time

9:00am – 1:30pm (registration at 8:30am)
4 CPD Units (certificates of attendance will be provided)

Cost

€130 + VAT 
Group Discount (for 3 persons or more): 15%
(All Group participants must be submitted in a single Registration. Multiple registration submissions from the same Group will not be granted the Group Discount.)

Language

English

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