Under the leadership of George Ioannou, the team at Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants has considerable experience in assisting with an array of tax planning matters for the implementation of both corporate and personal wealth structures. The group fields expertise in handling personal taxation, VAT, customs duties, transfer pricing and withholding taxes in cross-border deals, as well as advising on employment tax matters and property tax. Additionally, the department continues to assist high-net-worth individuals with tax efficient structures, and is noted for handling tax residency issues. At associate level, Konstantinos Taramountas is a key name.

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Testimonials

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‘George Ioannou is always there with massive depth of knowledge and a Plan B scenario.'
‘It is a firm that has thorough expertise in taxation.'
‘George Ioannou is a lawyer we have been working with for many years; he has a strong knowledge of international and corporate tax combined with a good knowledge of corporate law. He is always consistent and timely, providing concise and to the point advice.’
'Always responsive.'
'Knowledge of cross border taxation and financial investments.'
'Professional, punctual, knowledgeable.'
'Very well organised, knowledgeable, up to date, business oriented and friendly.'
'George Ioannou is always available and has practical solutions to clients' problems.'

Key clients

Wolt Cyprus Ltd
Tencent
Veeva Systems
Marsh & McLennan Companies
FedEx Corporation
Microsoft Corporation
Moody's Corporation
BRP Tax
Astrobank Public Company Limited

Work highlights

Provided corporate tax advice to Chinese multinational technology and entertainment conglomerate Tencent on its acquisition of a 100% stake in FM Games Holding Limited through Miniclip.
Advised Marsh McLennan on a broad range of Cypriot tax matters.
Assisting Swiss company BRP Tax SA with drafting and reviewing a Tax Private Equity Manual and Tax Investment Manual covering the respective requirements and procedure for private banking and HNW clients to comply with Cypriot tax obligations.