Tax reforms may begin with legislation, circulars and technical provisions—but their true success (or failure) is judged elsewhere. It is judged in boardrooms. In investment committees. In the strategic choices companies make every day.
This is exactly what the panel discussion 'Business Impact of the Cyprus Tax Reform: Structures, Decisions and Market Response' will focus on at the 9th Cyprus International Tax Conference.
This is one of the most grounded and insightful discussions of the conference—not because it avoids complexity, but because it translates it into real business decisions. What are multinational groups and large companies actually doing now that the Cyprus Tax Reform has entered into force? How are holding, financing and investment structures changing? How are operational and governance models being rethought? And perhaps most importantly: how is the market responding to Cyprus as a business and investment destination?
The panel brings together four leading figures from Cyprus’ tax advisory landscape—professionals who work daily with boards, CFOs and international investors and who see first-hand how decisions are being made:
- Andreas Papagavriel, Partner, Tax Services, Baker Tilly South-East Europe
- Philippos Raptopoulos, Partner, Head of Tax & Legal Services, Ernst & Young Cyprus
- Antonis Taliotis, Partner, Tax & Legal Leader, Deloitte Cyprus
- Christos Charalambides, Partner, Head of Tax Advisory, PwC Cyprus
Each panellist brings a different perspective, shaped by diverse industries, client profiles and transaction experience. Together, they paint a comprehensive picture of how the reform is affecting business reality—from group restructurings and due diligence projects to investment planning, budgeting and long-term strategy.
A key focus of the discussion is the first year of implementation. How are companies adapting internal processes and governance frameworks? How are decision-making structures evolving? How smoothly is the new framework being embedded into ERP systems and day-to-day operations? And what does all this mean for the role of the tax advisor, who is increasingly expected to act as a strategic partner rather than a pure compliance provider?
The panel also tackles market sentiment head-on. What are international investors saying about Cyprus today? How does the country compare with other jurisdictions competing for capital and headquarters? What early signals are positive—and where does the market remain cautious? The discussion is candid, practical and refreshingly free of spin.
At a time when Cyprus is repositioning itself as a modern, credible and competitive business hub within an increasingly demanding global environment, this panel serves as a reality check. It shows how tax policy translates into business behaviour, and how reform becomes—if handled correctly—a strategic tool rather than a constraint.
For CFOs, tax leaders, legal advisors, investors and decision-makers, this session is far more than another conference panel. It is a rare opportunity to understand, through real market experience, how the new business landscape in Cyprus is taking shape. Because in the new tax era, advantage belongs not to those who simply comply—but to those who understand change early and know how to turn it into opportunity.
Information
Supporters:
Baker Tilly South East Europe, Deloitte, EY Cyprus, KPMG, PwC Cyprus, STI Taxand
With the support of:
Association of Cyprus Banks, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Cyprus Bar Association, CFA Society Cyprus, Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF), Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA), Cyprus Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA Cyprus), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC)
Organiser:
IMH
For more information and registrations, contact IMH:
Telephone: 22505555
Email: events@imhbusiness.com
