Doing Business in Cyprus (UAE Edition)

DOING BUSINESS C YPRUS
89
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES EDITION
ASSOCIATION
THOMAS A. KAZAKOS
DIRECTOR GENERAL
CYPRUS SHIPPING CHAMBER
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber is the trade association of the
Shipping Industry in Cyprus. The main purpose of the Chamber
is to promote the interests of Cyprus Shipping and to further
the reputation of the Cyprus flag. The Chamber also acts as a
lobbying group for the promotion and safeguard of the legitimate
interests of its Member-companies, at national and international
level. On the local front, the Chamber co-operates very closely
with the Government in all shipping related matters. Moreover,
the Chamber operates as a roving ambassador of Cyprus
Shipping through its membership and active participation at
the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the European
Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).
City Chambers, 6 Regas Fereos Str.
P.O.Box 56607, 3309, Limassol - Cyprus
Contact: Thomas A. Kazakos
– Director General
(+357) 25 360 717
csc@csc-cy.org
www.csc-cy.org
ASSOCIATION
MICHAEL FILIPPOU
CEO
CYPRUS UNION OF SHIPOWNERS (CUS)
Cyprus Union of Shipowners, as the major representative
Organization of the Cyprus Flag vessels, is committed to the firm
growth of our National Registry and the establishment of Limassol
as a world-class Maritime Centre. The cooperation between
our Union, the Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Ministry of
Finance resulted to an exceptional Framework that induced
prominent Shipping Companies, P&I Clubs and other Shipping
related Service Providers to establish management offices in
Cyprus. Moreover, the solidification of the global reach of our
Union and its institutional status has curved our participation in
IMO Committees, as Government Consultants, both mandatory
and effective.
17, Gordonos Str., Suite 301,
3070 Limassol - Cyprus
Contact: Katerina Michael - PR Manager
(+357) 25 818 161
cus@cus.com.cy
www.cus.com.cy
ASSOCIATION
EVANGELOS
ANASTASIADES
CHAIRMAN
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF CYPRUS
The Insurance Association of Cyprus is the accredited and
representative body of the Cypriot insurance industry, with 29
member insurance companies operating in Cyprus, accounting
for approximately 98% of total gross written premiums. As
the leading and united voice of the Cyprus insurance market
its mission is to promote the industry’s views and positions to
policymakers and legislators. It is also particularly active with
respect to work aiming at the modernization of the sector, the
continuous improvement of the level and quality of service to the
public, the enhancement of consumers’ trust and confidence in
insurance products and their providers, and the strengthening of
the institution of insurance.
23, Zenon Sozos str., 1st floor
1075 Nicosia - Cyprus
Contact: Andreas Athanasiades
– Director General
(+357) 22 452 990
info@iac.org.cy
www.iac.org.cy
ASSOCIATION
STELLA KAMMITSI
STEP CYPRUS CHAIRWOMAN
SOCIETY OF TRUST AND ESTATE PRACTITIONERS (STEP)
STEP is the global professional association for practitioners who
specialise in family inheritance and succession planning. STEP
works to improve public understanding of the issues families
face in this area and promotes education and high professional
standards among its members. STEP members help families
plan for their futures, from drafting a will to advising on issues
concerning international families, protection of the vulnerable,
family businesses and philanthropic giving. Today STEP has
more than 20,000 members across 96 countries from a range of
professions, including lawyers, accountants and other specialists.
The Cyprus branch of STEP numbers over 185 experienced
professionals from all over Cyprus, and is active in the spread of
industry related knowledge, through regular conferences and
presentations.
P.O.Box 24789, 1303 Nicosia - Cyprus
itsi - STEP Cyprus Chairwoman
(+357) 22 777 787
Contact: Stella Kammitsi
skammitsi@raza.com.cy
www.step.org