We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry (MECI) will take all the necessary steps to carry out the cleaning of weeds and other objects from all public places of the Industrial Areas within the next few weeks. This does not exempt renters from keeping their premises in good and clean condition.

During the recent visits of the Competent Officers of MECI, it was noticed that in a large number of plots and buildings there are exposed useless and bulky objects (including cars and their parts), while there is also wild vegetation both outside and around the leased properties/plots, as well as in the public places of the Industrial Areas.

According to specific terms of the lease agreements you signed with the Ministry, you have the obligation to keep your premises in good sanitary condition and at the same time keep the empty space of your leased property clean. Please note that in the event of a fire, due to your failure to comply with your obligations under the contract, you will bear full responsibility.

In view of the above, please proceed immediately to the cleaning and removal of wild vegetation, dirt and useless objects that may be in the open space and/or on the perimeter of your premises.
The aim is the timely response to the risk of causing or spreading fires, primarily to safeguard your property but also to maintain order within the Industrial Areas.

Cleaning of Plots in Industrial Areas

This is the weekly information bulletin, with comprehensive briefing in matters of direct and indirect taxation. Due to the pandemic, certain relevant government decisions are also included, where applicable. The links will be valid until 15/07/2023.

1. Publication of Ministry of Finance announcement regarding the imposition of reduced VAT on the acquisition of a first home, (ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ 09/06/2023).
2. Publication of Tax Department announcement regarding the extension of the deadline for the submission of the Personal Income Declaration for the tax year 2022 (ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ 09/06/2023/1).
3. Publication of a new Direct Tax Order regarding the Extension of the Deadline for Submission of Individual Tax Returns and Payment of Tax Due for the Tax Year 2022, Κ.Δ.Π. 183/2023.
4. Publication of a new Direct Tax Order on the exemption from the obligation to submit a tax return for Natural Persons for the year 2023, Κ.Δ.Π. 184/2023.
5. Publication of an amending law regarding the Extraordinary Contribution for the Defence of the Republic Law of 2002, N. 40(I)/2023.

KEBE Tax Update to 090623 PDF

We would like to inform you that the Customs Department, which is under the Ministry of Finance, is organizing a presentation on the requirements for the new Automated Import System (CY-UCC-AIS – Automated Import System).

The presentation will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 09:30 a.m., in the “Zeta Emilianidou” hall (No. 5911) of the Customs Headquarters, on the 2nd floor of the Ministry of Finance, Nicosia.

The new import system will be operational in November 2023. The meeting is exclusively for those who will develop their own system of integration with the Customs Department. We emphasize that interested parties should attend with their software developers.

You are kindly requested to confirm your participation by email to helpdesk.cyprus@customs.mof.gov.cy by Thursday, June 15, 2023.

For any additional information please contact Mrs. Eliza Fantidou at efantidou@customs.mof.gov.cy or by telephone on 22-601749.

New Automated Customs Department Import System

Το ΚΕΒΕ σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο Frederick και το Τμήμα Περιβάλλοντος, σας προσκαλούν στη διαδικτυακή συνάντηση για επίδειξη της πλατφόρμας των πράσινων συμβάσεων (ΠΔΣ).
Η διαδικτυακή συνάντηση θα γίνει την Πέμπτη, 29 Ιουνίου 2023 και ώρα 10:00-11:00 π.μ.

Webinar – Demonstration of the Green Public Procurement Platform

The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry is conducting a public online consultation on the draft Regulations entitled “The Market Surveillance (Toys) Rules for 2023”.

Among other things, these Regulations aim to incorporate into national law the Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys, together with its related amendments. The Regulations lay down specific safety requirements aimed at reducing toy-related accidents and ensuring higher levels of protection.

Interested parties may submit their views/comments/suggestions no later than Thursday 13 July 2023, electronically at emails kgeorgiou@meci.gov.cy and kkousiou@meci.gov.cy or at fax 22867357. For more information, please contact the Ministry’s Officers at 22200926 and 22200918.

The Ministry’s announcement as well as the Draft Regulations are attached below.

Public Consultation on draft regulations on Market Surveillance Toys Rules for 2023