Our firm understands that our clients can at times feel overwhelmed because they feel like diving into uncharted waters. We do not want that. We are here to solve all your problems and provide you with clear opinions to ensure that no water is uncharted for you. Among others, our services include:
Our team may assist you with the formation of companies, worldwide. We undertake the incorporation of companies, always in compliance with the applicable legislation and best corporate practice to suit our clients’ needs and potentials. Our services also include shelf companies, pre-approved names, corporate administration services and corporate secretarial services.
The following list indicates the jurisdictions in which we undertake the formation of companies (which in not exhaustive):
•Cyprus
•Malta
•England and Wales
•Scotland
•Isle of Man
•Seychelles
•Belize
•Hong Kong
•Singapore
•Mauritius
•BVI
Our team undertake the drafting of any kind of agreement, tailored made to your needs such as:
•Lease Agreements
•Joint Venture Agreements
•Loan Agreements
•Employment Agreements
•Agency Agreements
•Licence Agreements
•Sale Purchase Agreements
•Shareholder Agreements
•Sale Agreements
Moreover, we provide assistance in the reviewing of contracts from commercial and tax perspective in order to be in compliance with the regulatory framework and the transaction at the best interest of the client, while we may renegotiate contracts’ terms upon clients’ request and as the case may be.
Our team undertake the drafting of any kind of agreement, tailored made to your needs such as:
•Lease Agreements
•Joint Venture Agreements
•Loan Agreements
•Employment Agreements
•Agency Agreements
•Licence Agreements
•Sale Purchase Agreements
•Shareholder Agreements
•Sale Agreements
Moreover, we provide assistance in the reviewing of contracts from commercial and tax perspective in order to be in compliance with the regulatory framework and the transaction at the best interest of the client, while we may renegotiate contracts’ terms upon clients’ request and as the case may be.
We can assist you with a number of banking solutions as we have established relationships with both Cyprus based as well as foreign banks. In the current world of compliance, successful bank application depends on the level of expertise of your banking advisor.
Our banking team can assist you with the following:
•Assistance with the completion and submission of the Initial Bank Questionnaire to the Bank. Assistance in the completion and submission of bank account opening forms
•Assistance with the completion and submission of all bank account opening forms to render the bank account operative
Application for a Credit/Debit Card
•Issuing payment orders to the bank
•Assistance in the opening of personal bank accounts in local banks
•Assistance in KYC updates, subject to banks’ compliance review
•Assistance in CIFs reporting obligations
•Assistance in changing and appointing of signatory(ies) to the bank, request of additional internet access codes etc
Our team provide legal advice to both employers and employees on issues relating to employment law.
1-Services for Employers:
•Preparation/ reviewing of employment contracts as per the applicable employment legislations in Cyprus
•Assistance in redundancy and termination issues, by the drafting of memos preparation of letters to Labour Department and Minister of Labour etc
•Provide advice on business immigration & employment benefits
•Drafting/ reviewing of remuneration and employees’ benefits
•Preparation of staff handbooks and manuals
2-Services for Employees:
•Assistance in business immigration and employment permit issues
•Liaise with the Social Insurance Department in relation to the annual leave allowance, redundancy issues, pension schemes
•Provide advice on employment terms for EU citizens and foreigners
•Maternity/ Paternity and Shared Parental Entitlement
In the modern world succession planning is of essence. Our team provides assistance in the formation of trusts and drafting of Wills that accurately reflects your wishes, taking into consideration the tax and inheritance laws.
Our estate planning solutions include:
1-Cyprus International Trusts
We arrange the formation and administration of Trusts (including the drafting of implementing instruments, preparation of Cyprus International Trust etc).
2-Succession & Will
•Drafting of wills
•Provision of succession planning
•Preparation and / or reviewing of administration letters
Our firm provides assistance on IP matters including: Our dedicated IP team undertakes to ensure that your rights are registered and protected.
Our services include:
•Coordinating IP protection & registration
•Licensing and distributing IP
•Advise on tax effective IP matters
•Drafting of contracts in relation to IP services (i.e. software development Agreement, licence agreement etc)
We at ZK Krokou & Associates LLC, developed a dedicated team of experienced lawyers offering competent, practical and cost effective legal advice to clients assisting them to achieve their goals, whether they are purchasing residential or commercial property in Cyprus.
We regularly advise and assist on the following, acting as closing lawyers:
• Investigation/ assessment of the status of immovable property and the seller’s company
• Acquisition and disposal of property in Cyprus by EU and third-country citizens
• Legal advice on real estate transactions
• Assessment, assembly, and preparation all the required due diligence information and documentation required by the banks for the transactions
• Undertaking advanced legal due diligence in order to ensure the property’s status
• Negotiating, drafting and/or reviewing Sale and Purchase Agreements, as well as Lease, Assignment and Rental Agreements
• Representing our clients before the Inland Revenue (for stamp duties calculation and payment) and before the Land Registry (for registering the contract of sale)
• Property Transfers and Assignments
• Assessment of tax implication in the case where there is a restructuring of assets
• Assessment of any VAT matters in relation to the transaction
• Indicating the relevant direct and indirect taxes and levies such as transfer fees, and land registry filing fees.
Our dedicated and experienced team and providing services in the area of immigration by providing support and legal assistance to investors and individuals as well as their families.
• Permanent Residence Permit in Cyprus
• Temporary Residence Permit in Cyprus
• Work permits
• Work/employment visas
Shelf Companies
A shelf company is the fastest way to getting a business fast and running. A shell company is a ready-made company, with no assets and/ or liabilities.
We can provide a list of ready-made companies available for purchase.
We, SN Nicolaou & Associates LLC, supply shell companies with appointed professional directors and trustee shareholders. The legal secretary and the secretarial services for the company are provided by our firm. The registered office address is our secretarial companies’ address as an effort to ensure compliance with the money laundering legislation. Once the company is acquired by the client, then all above requirements all of the above-mentioned requirements, can be fulfilled with individuals and/ or legal entities of your choice.
Pre- approved names
We also provide a list of pre-approved name of companies, as an effort to speed-up the formation of a company. However, it is noted that the name can be changed at any time in the future, to a name of your choice.
We provide a complete range of administration services for our clients’ day to day operations. Our aim is to respond promptly to our clients’ request and provide flexible solutions.
Our corporate administration services include the following:
Preparation and/ or reviewing of minutes & resolutions
Opening of bank accounts and provision of bank signatories for the processing and execution of bank instructions
Preparation and reviewing of various types of agreements
Drafting and reviewing of documents related to transfers of shares of a Cyprus company, change of directors, secretary, registered office, including submissions of the required forms to the Registrar of Companies
Arrangements for Share capital increase/ reduction (including the drafting of resolutions and other related documents
Amendments to M&A
Obtaining of corporate certificates from the Registrar of Companies
Redomiciliation of companies from/ to Cyprus
Undertaking company searches and due diligence requirements
Handling correspondence with third parties and various authorities
Monitoring local compliance with statutory requirements and filings
Issue of sales invoices and collection of receivables
Attending meetings and carrying out negotiations on behalf of clients
Legal Due Diligence including the collection of documents and assessment of potential risks, as per clients’ request
Assistance in applying for and obtaining business licences for specialized industry sectors and regulated investment firms.
Arranging for registration of trademarks or trade names
The existence of a company legal secretary is a requirement for the incorporation and operation of a Cyprus company under the companies’ law.
Our secretarial services include the following:
Provision of registered office address
Maintaining and safekeeping the statutory records and registers of the company
Attending meetings and keeping meeting minutes
Preparation of the Annual Directors’ Report to accompany company’s Financial Statements
Registration of company pledges
Request corporate certificates from public authorities
Preparation of notices for shareholders’/directors’ meetingss
Keep companies’ seal
Safekeeping of companies’ share certificates
In addition to the above-mentioned corporate administration services, we provide assistance on any corporate work required in the day-to-day administration for a Cypriot entity.
We can assist you with a number of banking solutions as we have established relationships with both Cyprus based as well as foreign banks. In the current world of compliance, successful bank application depends on the level of expertise of your banking advisor.
Our banking team can assist you with the following:
Expressing legal opinions with legal conclusions and analysis on a specific transaction or matter and the legal effect of the transaction or matter addressed to regulatory authorities
Preparation of policies in accordance with legal obligations on specific practise areas
Advisory services to any business transactions
Advisory services, on specialised industry areas such as the financial services
Provision of compliance health-checks
Provision of Anti-Money Laundering Review procedures and assessment on compliance with relevant laws and directions
Assistance in applications to Central Bank for Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) and Payment Institutions (PI)
Assistance in application for financial services companies in Cyprus (CySEC), Malta (MFSA), UK (FCA), UAE – Dubai (DFSA)
Please feel free to contact us. We will get back to you within 1 business day.
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