08:30-09:15
Registration
08:30-09:15
Registration
09:15-09:25
Introduction by the Chairperson of the Conference
Kyriakos Iordanou
General Manager, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
09:15-09:25
Introduction by the Chairperson of the Conference
Kyriakos Iordanou
General Manager, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
THE CYPRUS TAX REFORM IN FOCUS
09:25-09:35
The Cyprus Tax Reform’s Role in Economic Growth and Competitiveness
09:25-09:35
The Cyprus Tax Reform’s Role in Economic Growth and Competitiveness
09:35-09:45
Ongoing Transformation of the Cyprus Tax Administration and Tax Justice
Soteris A. Markides
Commissioner of Taxation, Republic of Cyprus
09:35-09:45
Ongoing Transformation of the Cyprus Tax Administration and Tax Justice
Soteris A. Markides
Commissioner of Taxation, Republic of Cyprus
09:45-09:55
A New Era for Cyprus Taxation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Professional Services Sector
Nicos Chimarides
President, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
09:45-09:55
A New Era for Cyprus Taxation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Professional Services Sector
Nicos Chimarides
President, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
09:55-10:15
Panel Discussion: The Path to the Tax Reform and the Future Ahead
• Challenges overcome in the tax reform journey
• How the new tax system will impact business and the economy?
Panelists:
• Marios Andreou, Tax Expert, Project Advisory Committee of the Cyprus Tax Reform (ΚΟΕ)
• Costas Markides, Tax Expert, Project Advisory Committee of the Cyprus Tax Reform (KOE)
09:55-10:15
Panel Discussion: The Path to the Tax Reform and the Future Ahead
• Challenges overcome in the tax reform journey
• How the new tax system will impact business and the economy?
Panelists:
• Marios Andreou, Tax Expert, Project Advisory Committee of the Cyprus Tax Reform (ΚΟΕ)
• Costas Markides, Tax Expert, Project Advisory Committee of the Cyprus Tax Reform (KOE)
Evgenios Evgeniou
Chairman, Invest Cyprus
Evgenios Evgeniou
Chairman, Invest Cyprus
Valentinos Polykarpou
General Manager at Wargaming & Chairman of TechIsland
Valentinos Polykarpou
General Manager at Wargaming & Chairman of TechIsland
Stavros Stavrou
President, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Stavros Stavrou
President, Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Demetris S. Vakis
Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB)
Demetris S. Vakis
Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB)
This panel will feature insights from the representatives of different sectors in Cyprus, who will discuss the anticipated impacts of the upcoming tax reform on their respective sectors, addressing specific challenges and priorities unique to each industry.In conversation with:
• Sector-Specific Priorities in Tax Reform
• Current Tax Challenges for Cypriot Industries
• Implications of the Reform for Competitiveness and Investment
Panelists:
This panel will feature insights from the representatives of different sectors in Cyprus, who will discuss the anticipated impacts of the upcoming tax reform on their respective sectors, addressing specific challenges and priorities unique to each industry.In conversation with:
• Sector-Specific Priorities in Tax Reform
• Current Tax Challenges for Cypriot Industries
• Implications of the Reform for Competitiveness and Investment
Panelists:
Joseph Merhi
Federation of Building Contractors Associations of Cyprus
Joseph Merhi
Federation of Building Contractors Associations of Cyprus
Thanos Michaelides
CEO, Thanos Hotels and Resorts
Thanos Michaelides
CEO, Thanos Hotels and Resorts
11:10-11:40
Networking Coffee Break
11:10-11:40
Networking Coffee Break
INTERNATIONAL TAX DEVELOPMENTS
11:40-11:55
Is it a “Reform” if we Pay Little Attention to VAT and Tax Justice?
• Underlines EU member state optional VAT measures that can make Cyprus more tax attractive.
• Highlights in such an era of tax complexity and tax technology advancement, how effective dispute resolution
options can lead to strengthening tax justice in Cyprus.
11:40-11:55
Is it a “Reform” if we Pay Little Attention to VAT and Tax Justice?
• Underlines EU member state optional VAT measures that can make Cyprus more tax attractive.
• Highlights in such an era of tax complexity and tax technology advancement, how effective dispute resolution
options can lead to strengthening tax justice in Cyprus.
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George Liasis
Partner, Tax Services, Ernst & Young Cyprus
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George Liasis
Partner, Tax Services, Ernst & Young Cyprus
Simos Simou
Director, Indirect and Environmental (incl. ETS & CBAM) Taxes – Green Tax Transformation & Controversy Leader, EY Law
Simos Simou
Director, Indirect and Environmental (incl. ETS & CBAM) Taxes – Green Tax Transformation & Controversy Leader, EY Law
11:55-12:10
The Future of EU Tax Policy: Harmonization, Competitiveness, Sustainability
Aleksandar Ivanovski
Director, CFE Tax Advisers Europe
11:55-12:10
The Future of EU Tax Policy: Harmonization, Competitiveness, Sustainability
Aleksandar Ivanovski
Director, CFE Tax Advisers Europe
12:10-12:25
ESG: A Tax Perspective
Andreas Papagavriel
Director - Tax Services, Baker Tilly South East Europe
12:10-12:25
ESG: A Tax Perspective
Andreas Papagavriel
Director - Tax Services, Baker Tilly South East Europe
12:25-12:40
Focus on OECD Pillar 2 and the Global Minimum Tax’s Implications for Cyprus
Stavros Supashis
Director - Tax & Legal, PwC Cyprus
12:25-12:40
Focus on OECD Pillar 2 and the Global Minimum Tax’s Implications for Cyprus
Stavros Supashis
Director - Tax & Legal, PwC Cyprus
Joanne Theodorides
Director - Tax & Legal, PwC Cyprus
Joanne Theodorides
Director - Tax & Legal, PwC Cyprus
12:40-12:55
Application of Pillar Two to International Tax Planning Structures and Substance Requirements
Christos A. Theophilou
International Tax and Transfer Pricing Partner, STI Taxand
12:40-12:55
Application of Pillar Two to International Tax Planning Structures and Substance Requirements
Christos A. Theophilou
International Tax and Transfer Pricing Partner, STI Taxand
12:55-13:10
AI Revolutionizing Tax Services: Future Impacts on the Profession
Ilham Hmimou
Director, Tax & Legal, Transfer Pricing, Deloitte Middle East
12:55-13:10
AI Revolutionizing Tax Services: Future Impacts on the Profession
Ilham Hmimou
Director, Tax & Legal, Transfer Pricing, Deloitte Middle East
13:10-13:25
The impact of ATAD 3 in Cyprus: How the unshell directive will transform tax and business practices
Iacovos Themistocleous
Senior Tax Manager & Board Member, RSM Cyprus
13:10-13:25
The impact of ATAD 3 in Cyprus: How the unshell directive will transform tax and business practices
Iacovos Themistocleous
Senior Tax Manager & Board Member, RSM Cyprus
13:25-13:55
Panel Discussion: TP experts Discuss the practical Implementation of Transfer Pricing Rules
A session on transfer pricing rules, focusing on implementation and best practices in Cyprus.
Focus Topics:
• Challenges in transfer pricing application.
• Guidance on documentation, benchmarking, and dispute resolution.
• Strategies to meet compliance standards.
Panelists:
Panayiotis Marinou
Tax Partner, Deloitte Cyprus
13:25-13:55
Panel Discussion: TP experts Discuss the practical Implementation of Transfer Pricing Rules
A session on transfer pricing rules, focusing on implementation and best practices in Cyprus.
Focus Topics:
• Challenges in transfer pricing application.
• Guidance on documentation, benchmarking, and dispute resolution.
• Strategies to meet compliance standards.
Panelists:
Panayiotis Marinou
Tax Partner, Deloitte Cyprus
Valentinos Pavlides
Director of Tax and Transfer Pricing Services, Baker Tilly Cyprus
Valentinos Pavlides
Director of Tax and Transfer Pricing Services, Baker Tilly Cyprus
Ioanna Stylianidou
Director - Head of Transfer Pricing, PwC Cyprus
Ioanna Stylianidou
Director - Head of Transfer Pricing, PwC Cyprus
Kyriakos Iordanou
General Manager, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
Kyriakos Iordanou
General Manager, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus
14:00
End of conference – Networking cocktail
14:00
End of conference – Networking cocktail