WHY CYPRUS

There are a number of reasons to choose to invest in Cyprus. As the third most populous island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus is modern, cosmopolitan business hub with a strategic geographical location at the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Africa and Asia. This has led the island to become an integral financial center, and a gateway for conducting business between East and West, where opportunities for investment across a wide range of sectors abound.

Residents of Cyprus enjoy a year-round, sunny Mediterranean climate and some of the cleanest bathing waters in the world. But beyond its rich heritage and diverse culture, Cyprus also boasts an open, free-market economy where laws and regulations, systems and infrastructures are all continuously enhanced to ensure the country remains one step ahead. Cyprus is committed to offering a high-quality service in a duty-regulated environment in order to ensure the best possible experience for investors and business people worldwide.

Cyprus Fast Facts


Language: 80% of the island’s population speaks English
Safety: Cyprus has the lowest crime rate in Europe, being consistently ranked as one of the top 5 safest destinations in the world

Education: Cyprus boasts the 2nd highest tertiary education attainment rate in the EU, 8 universities, 28 English-speaking schools

Climate: Almost year-round sunshine and long dry summers from May to October and mild winters from December to February, record number of Blue Flag beaches in the world.

Investment hotspot: Ongoing large-scale infrastructure projects and a flourishing oil and gas sector are placing Cyprus firmly on the investment map.