Varosha was a bustling wealthy city and one of the most popular and attractive holiday resorts in the whole of Cyprus before 1974. As a result of the war, however, the inhabitants of this city fled and Varosha eventually turned into a ghost town. Since that time, Varosha has been a fenced-off military area controlled…
Who can apply? Any real person or a legal entity who owned an immovable property in North Cyprus on 20 July 1974 and who had to abandon such property. What claims can be brought to the IPC? The applicant may claim for restitution, compensation or exchange for such property, together with the claim for compensation…
PURCHASING AN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY IN THE TRNC On the way of getting your dream home, being not familiar with the laws and the legal procedure, you can confront some challenges. Buying a piece property in the TRNC can be a puzzling and long process. The reason why purchasing property in Northern Cyprus can be complicated…
EU and Northern Cyprus: Aid Programme for Turkish Cypriot Community and Green Line In the context of the fifth enlargement of the EU of 1st May 2004 Cyprus joined the European Union (EU) as a de facto divided island. This created a unique geopolitical situation: while the entire country is considered to be EU territory,…
Getting married in Northern Cyprus: What documents are required? Once you decide to get married in the TRNC you need to follow a legal procedure. If you are Turkish Cypriot citizen, you need to submit the following documents: Identification Card Parents’ identification card copies Certificate showing that there is no impediment to getting married. The…
Do I need a trademark registration in Northern Cyprus? Establishing a business is not an easy process, and it requires various legal procedures, permit documents, registration and fees. At the beginning of setting up a business, the owners confront various issues, such as the need to apply for some permits and registration. One of the…
Do I need a lawyer? Everyone has asked this question at least once. And unfortunately not everyone chooses the right moment to hire a lawyer for achieving the best results. There is a misconception that a lawyer is needed only if and when you are involved in litigation process or find yourself in a stalemate….
Domestic violence in the TRNC As we all know, during the Covid-19 lockdown we found the opportunity to spend more time with our families, to take care of our health, to make new professional and personal plans, and so on. However, the lockdown also led to a downturn in the economy, unemployment and worldwide financial…
The Transfer Tax Has Been Reduced Starting from 3rd June 2020, the Transfer tax payable for the transfer of title deeds of immovable properties has been reduced significantly. This reduction will apply to both TRNC citizens and foreigners. In the case of a purchase of property for the first time in TRNC, the Purchaser will…
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