Includes typical use of agents and distributors and how to find a good partner, e.g., whether use of an agent or distributor is legally required.
Last Published: 7/29/2019

Republic of Cyprus:

Several U.S. companies are already represented in Cyprus on an agency/representative basis.  Cypriot agents/representatives normally market U.S. products and services under binding agency agreements based on commissions.  In Cyprus, a commercial agent must register with the Council of Commercial Agents and receive a license with a registration number.  Our Political/Economic Section can provide U.S. companies with assistance in finding and selecting an agent, distributor, or partner through our Gold Key (GKS) or International Partner Search (IPS) services.  If you have already selected a partner, before you finalize and sign contracts, our office can prepare a due diligence report on your prospective partner through the International Company Profile (ICP) service.  For more extensive assistance, U.S. companies can use our Platinum Key Service (PKS), and for promoting specific products or services to the Cyprus market, the Single Company Promotion (SCP) service.  For more details, please see our list of services.

Embassy Nicosia’s website, through its “Business Service Providers” (BSP) program, provides a non-exhaustive list of Cypriot companies who wish to do business with the United States.  Please view our BSP program online.  
 

Area Administered by Turkish Cypriots:

Engaging a local businessperson or entity is recommended for those interested in doing business in the area administered by Turkish Cypriots.  For information on how to get in touch with prospective agents or distributors, please contact the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (TCCC).  The TCCC has a list of members with their respective line of business and contact information.
 

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