The tax authorities have issued guidance on compliance obligations under the Global Minimum Tax framework, as implemented through Law 151(I)/2024, covering multinational and large domestic groups for financial years beginning between 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2024. The tax authorities confirm that a Group of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) that falls within the scope of…
On 10th of April 2025, the House of Representatives passed amendments to the Income Tax Law and the Special Defence Contribution Law, introducing withholding taxes on payments of royalties, dividends and interest, made to a company which is tax resident in a country included in the EU blacklist or to a company incorporated in any…
Succession planning in Cyprus was always a hot topic, especially in recent years. It was always a critical concern in Cyprus mainly due to the island’s strong culture of family-owned businesses and closely held corporate structures. As we transitioned into the next phase, the implementation process became both increasingly engaging and more challenging. The traditional…
While the immediate threat that a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz poses to the global oil trade is readily apparent, a deeper analysis reveals that the ramifications extend far beyond energy markets and permeate the broader economic landscape. Modern industrial output is fundamentally dependent on consistent and affordable energy inputs. Manufacturing facilities and processing…
Baker Tilly South East Europe had the honour of hosting this year’s Europe Conference, which took place in Athens from May 7 to 9. More than 150 senior and emerging leaders from the firm’s global network participated in this dynamic three-day event, themed “Leading Change, Creating Value”, highlighting change as a driving force for innovation,…
We are proud to announce that Savvas M. Klitou, Regional Managing Partner & Head of Tax Services at Baker Tilly South East Europe, has been elected as a member of the new Board of Directors of ICPAC (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus). The newly appointed board was constituted prior to the official proceedings…
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May as pressure builds on the European Central Bank to act now to combat rising prices. Despite efforts to control it, underlying price pressures remain strong, with service inflation and wage growth persisting, businesses passing on…
Revenue recognition in non-profit organizations is often underestimated in terms of complexity. In practice, it is one of the areas most frequently challenged during external audits, largely due to the variety of funding sources and the judgment required in applying the relevant accounting standards. Unlike commercial entities, non-profits receive income from a broad range of sources, donations, grants, memberships, sponsorships, and service-based arrangements. Each…
In real estate development, success is often associated with location, design and timing. These factors matter. But they are no longer enough. Having worked with developers, contractors, investors and lenders across the construction and real estate sector for many years, it’s evident that the projects which perform best are not always the most ambitious or…