Fintech and the Cyprus Tax System
- Λογιστικά/ Έλεγχος/ Φορολογικά - Καινοτομία/ Start Ups
ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ
As FinTech investments can give rise to a range of taxation issues and opportunities it is important that tax is considered up-front as part of the FinTech strategy. Although not originally designed with FinTech companies in mind, even today, it is often necessary to apply “old world” tax law to the new world economic and business models that arise in a FinTech context.
In addition to managing tax risks, avoiding double taxation, and establishing your FinTech investments in a tax-efficient way, it is also important to be aware of the changes to the international tax system and how intellectual property and cross-border technology-related business models are taxed.
The aim of the seminar is to train participants on the basic principles of the Cyprus Tax Legislation and the more specific aspects of the Cyprus tax system for Fintech business. In addition, the seminar aims to provide, through practical examples, a detailed analysis of the corporation tax and VAT benefits and considerations of the Cyprus tax system applicable to Fintech businesses.
ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
In terms of Knowledge
- Explain the fundamental laws relevant to the taxation of FinTech Companies
- Explain the key principles of the Cyprus tax framework.
- Explain the main provision income tax law
- Explain main provision of VAT Legislation.
- Identify the benefits of the Cyprus tax system
In terms of Skills
- Compute the corporation tax liabilities of individuals and groups of companies.
- Compute the VAT impact of FinTech companies
- Optimize the tax position of the Group companies.
- Implement proper procedures in relation to corporation tax and VAT compliance in their day-to-day work and meet relevant deadlines.
- Apply the requirements of double taxation treaties.
In terms of Attitude
- Justify the importance of properly computing and paying the taxes arise from transactions
- Justify the need of complying with the tax legislation.
- Motivate other employees to follow specific procedures and guidelines.
- Provide advice on minimising and/or deferring tax liabilities by the use of standard tax planning measures
ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ
The programme is ideal for people working in accounting departments of Financial Services Companies and any other company that uses financial technology, who wish to obtain a basic knowledge of the tax principles as well as gain a more in-depth practical application of the tax treatment specific to the income and expenses of their organisation.
ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ
Training Outline
CY Taxation – An Overview
- The overall function and purpose of taxation in a modern economy
- Principal sources of revenue law and practice
- The systems for self and temporary assessment and the making of returns
- Taxation of passive income
- Withholding taxes
CY Corporation Tax: Considerations for FinTech Companies
- The scope of corporation tax
- Tax residency- Management and Control
- The comprehensive computation of corporation tax liability
- The effect of a group corporate structure for corporation tax purposes
- The use of exemptions and reliefs in deferring and minimizing corporation tax liabilities
- Cyprus IP Regime
- Notional Interest Deduction
- FX gains and losses
- Qualifying titles
- Transfer pricing provisions
Tax Aspects for Individuals expatriates
- Tax residency
- Employment Income Exemptions
- Non domicile concept
VAT Aspects
- VAT exemptions
- Cryptocurrencies
- Payment service providers
- Reverse charge
- VAT recoverability
Training Style
Illustration of key terms and concepts
Preparation and discussion of practical examples, including mini cases
The course will have both a theoretical and practical framework with real examples drawn from actual companies, local and international
Activities and Break-out groups
CPD Recognition
This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in Accounting and Auditing. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.
In-house Training
For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.
Trainer's Information
Μάριος Μόρτης - Trainer and Accountancy Programs Leader -BSc (Acc), MSc (Fin&Bank), FCCA
Marios Mortis holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting, a Master’s in Banking and Finance, and he is a qualified Fellow Member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). Marios has developed and conducted professional training courses on corporate reporting, Accounting and Finance, and Financial Workshops. He had, also, participated to research on the area of finance and accounting at both academic and professional levels.He has many years of working experience in the accounting, audit, advisory, assurance, and banking sectors in various positions and companies in Cyprus.
During the last 7 years, Marios continued his path in the education field which is a challenging and interesting field for him. He currently holds the position of Trainer & Accountancy Programs Leader for EIMF where among others he is teaching many courses of various accountancy qualifications and open seminars, such as cash and treasury management, credit management, governance, ethics, risk management, financial reporting, budgeting, and taxation.
Αναλυτικό Κόστος Σεμιναρίου
- € 240.00
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- € 45.60
- € 240.00
ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ
Δευτέρα - 15 Μάιου 2023
Ώρα
09:00 - 12:45
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