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.