ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Are you ready to navigate the evolving tax landscape with confidence? Our expert-led training programme is designed to equip you with the critical knowledge and practical skills needed to stay ahead in this ever-changing environment.

• Explore recent updates in tax laws and circulars, along with anticipated revisions to Cyprus' tax legislation and administrative processes.
• Engage in interactive sessions that provide a deep understanding of key tax components.
• Discover how to effectively integrate these updates into your workplace, ensuring seamless tax compliance and reporting practices.
• Uncover the intricacies of the tax portal, and gain the skills to complete tax forms accurately, unlocking the platform's full potential.

Stay ahead of the curve and embrace the future of taxation with confidence. This seminar is not just a learning opportunity; it is your chance to empower yourself and your organisation for success in the new tax landscape. Join us on this exciting journey through the evolving tax terrain. Reserve your spot today!

CPD

This seminar may contribute to Continuing Professional Development requirements. At the end of the seminar participants will be given a certificate of attendance confirming the total number of training hours (7 CPD).

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

1. Describe and explain the risks that may arise from the erroneous application of the tax legislation to their colleagues.
2. Provide an overview of the amendments in legislation regarding EU blacklisted provisions and low-tax jurisdictions.
3. Demonstrate the proper way of handling their tax compliance tasks (e.g. meeting various deadlines regarding tax payments and submission of tax forms).
4. Implement new legislative amendments within their workplace.
5. Promote tax compliance and encourage ongoing awareness of recent tax amendments across their workplace.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Agenda

1. Assessment and Collection of Taxes Law – Updates(50 min)

• Changes/Amendments in Legislation with a focus on the recent amendments brought by the Cyprus Tax Reform
• New Tax Circulars/Tax Department Announcements
• Expected developments

2. Collection of Taxes Law – Updates (50 min)

• Changes/Amendments in Legislation with a focus on the recent amendments brought by the Cyprus Tax Reform
• New Tax Circulars/Tax Department Announcements
• Expected developments

3. Corporate Income Tax – Updates (2 h & 50 min)

• Changes/Amendments in legislation with a focus on the recent amendments brought by the Cyprus Tax Reform
• New Tax Circulars/Tax Department Announcements
• Expected developments
• Tax Provisions concerning payments to EU blacklisted provisions and low-tax jurisdictions
  • The trainers will cover provisions for withholding tax on payment of dividends and interest to non-cooperative tax jurisdictions

4. Special Contribution for Defense –Updates (1 h)

• Changes/Amendments in legislation with a focus on the recent amendments brought by the Cyprus Tax Reform
• New Tax Circulars/Tax Department Announcements
• Expected developments

5. Capital Gains -Updates(1 h)

• Changes/Amendments in legislation with a focus on the recent amendments brought by the Cyprus Tax Reform
• New Tax Circulars/Tax Department Announcements
• Expected developments

6. Stamp Duty -Updates(30 min)

• Changes/Amendments in legislation with a focus on the recent amendments brought by the Cyprus Tax Reform
• New Tax Circulars/Tax Department Announcements
• Expected developments

Trainers

Katerina Papanicolaou (Board Member, Direct Tax services, KPMG in Cyprus)

Katerina graduated with a bachelor’s degree (Hons) in economics from the University of East Anglia in the UK. She is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and an ADIT graduate. Additionally, she is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC) and a certified “Trainer of Vocational Training” by the HRDA.

Katerina joined KPMG in Cyprus in 1995, where she worked in the Audit department prior to moving to Tax Services. Her portfolio of clients consists of companies listed in the Cyprus Stock Exchange, as well as medium and large companies, both local and international.

Katerina possesses experience in the Investment, Real Estate, Insurance and Retail industries. She is experienced in direct tax compliance services and actively participates in assisting clients during their tax examination by the Tax department, for identifying and settling their tax liabilities.

Margarita Liasi
Principal, Direct Tax department, KPMG in Cyprus

Margarita graduated with an LLB (Honours) in Law from the University of Sheffield and an LLM in International Commercial Law from the University of Nottingham.

Prior to joining the Direct Tax department of KPMG in Cyprus in 2006, she practiced in law firms and participated in various litigation procedures before the Cyprus courts. She is now a Principal with the Tax Services team of KPMG in Cyprus.

As a member of KPMG in Cyprus, Margarita has been actively engaged in the public dialogue, contributing ideas to the formulation of tax policy with regards to tax amendments and participating in numerous ad hoc committees providing technical comments on tax harmonisation and the development and evolution of the Cyprus tax framework. She is also aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the Cyprus tax system, whilst ensuring adherence to the European Acquis.

Furthermore, Margarita is actively involved in advising clients in relation to their corporate tax affairs, with a particular focus on EU tax matters and their applicability to the Cyprus tax regime. In addition, she serves as KPMG’s EU Tax Country Leader for Cyprus at the KPMG’s EU Tax Center and is a member of various other KPMG Networks.     

Our services include:

• Handouts, including the hard copy presentation, examples, case studies, exercises, and additional notes, if applicable.
• Stationery, such as pads, pens, and files.
• Drinks (coffee, tea, etc.) and a buffet lunch.
• A fully equipped training room with WiFi access.
• Certificate of completion.