We would like to inform you that the Customs Department is planning seminars for training on the new Automated Import System (AIS).

The seminars are expected to take place during the months of September – October 2024.

For better planning of the seminars, please fill out the online participation form by clicking here.

PDF Circular – Seminars on the New Automated Import System AIS

The green transition is a crucial process for businesses to adapt to modern requirements of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Specifically, for Cypriot businesses, adopting sustainable practices is not only a legislative obligation but also a strategic necessity to ensure their long-term survival and growth.

Sustainable practices can enhance corporate image and reputation, attracting environmentally conscious consumers and investors. Implementing green initiatives can also improve corporate culture, increasing employee loyalty and productivity, while gradually becoming a prerequisite for finding partners and clients.

To avoid any future problems for your businesses, we encourage you to engage thoroughly with this matter, adopting sustainable practices in a timely manner, investing in staff training and processes related to green transition, developing green partnerships, and utilizing financial tools to reduce your carbon footprint, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of your units.

We remind you that currently, businesses can obtain funding through the Circular Economy Scheme for SMEs from the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry.
The Grant Scheme for Encouraging the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Businesses, which involves conducting a study for the company to develop a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Monitoring Plan arising from the company’s activities, is also open for applications.

For more information, contact CCCI Officer Mr. Kypros Antoniou at 22889705 or via email k.antoniou@ccci.org.cy or the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) representatives Mrs. Stalo Demosthenous and Mr. Soti Christou at 22889752, 22889769, or via email: stalo@ccci.org.cy , s.christou@ccci.org.cy .

PDF Circular – Green Transition in Cypriot Businesses

«ΑΝΤ» (698) – Έναρξη έρευνας όσον αφορά πιθανή καταστρατήγηση των μέτρων αντιντάμπινγκ στις εισαγωγές όξινου γλουταμινικού νατρίου καταγωγής Κίνας, από εισαγωγές προέλευσης Μαλαισίας.

We would like to inform you that the electronic newsletter “International Networking and Cooperation Opportunities” with selected partnering proposals from abroad has been published. To see the Edition of July 2024, please click HERE

Circular PDF – Business Proposals – July 2024

We would like to inform you that the Customs Department, in their effort to facilitate commerce and expedite the release of goods originating from Third countries, intends to implement a Central Customs System at the national level as part of its digital reform initiative and in accordance with the provisions of Article 179 of the Union Customs Code (EU Regulation No. 952/2013).

For further information regarding the implementation of the Centralized Customs System, interested parties are requested to contact the Customs Department, Tel. 22601884 c/o Mrs. Demetra Tsangaridou and 22601672 Mrs. Elena Violari.

Please find attached (circular below) the relevant circular of the Customs Department.

PDF Circular – Central Customs System