Discusses the legal requirements/options for joint venture/licensing in this market.
Last Published: 7/29/2019

Republic of Cyprus:

Establishing a joint venture has become increasingly common in Cyprus.  Four standard formulas for joint ventures are commonly used: corporate joint venture regulated under the Companies Law, contractual joint venture, partnership joint venture regulated under the Partnership Law, and European economic interest groups.  In the case of most large government tenders or projects, local companies will seek to partner with foreign companies to prepare and submit bid proposals.  Local firms seek partnerships in order to leverage economies of scale and technical know-how.  Foreign partners benefit from having local expertise and established bona fides.
 

Area Administered by Turkish Cypriots:

Establishing a joint venture is well regarded and welcomed in the area administrated by Turkish Cypriots.  Foreign companies interested in participating in a “public” tender in the area administered by Turkish Cypriots are required to engage a local partner.  Alternatively a foreign company can obtain domestic status by establishing a local company.  For large “public” tenders, local companies pair with foreign companies to submit bid proposals.
 

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