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Legal Opinions – Tax, Corporate & Commercial
Cyprus, Singapore, Hong Kong, UK
Authoritative Legal Analysis Supporting Cross-Border Transactions, Structuring & Regulatory Compliance
Law firms, investment banks, and financial institutions
Corporate service providers and fiduciaries
Multinational companies entering or operating in the covered jurisdictions
Private clients and family offices engaging in high-value transactions
Auditors and regulators requiring legal verification of corporate matters
Legal Opinions – Tax, Corporate & Commercial
Cyprus, Singapore, Hong Kong, UK
Authoritative Legal Analysis Supporting Cross-Border Transactions, Structuring & Regulatory Compliance
Eltoma (Cyprus) Limited provides detailed and formally issued legal opinions and memoranda on complex legal and regulatory matters arising in Cyprus, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. Our services are trusted by multinational clients, regulated institutions, auditors, and transactional advisors for clarity on legal standing, enforceability, tax consequences, and regulatory compliance.
Our team of UK-trained lawyers, tax specialists, and jurisdiction-specific legal experts deliver cross-border legal analysis to support corporate transactions, financing arrangements, regulatory submissions, dispute resolution, and internal risk reviews. We ensure that every legal opinion is grounded in relevant statutory law, case law, and regulatory guidance, with references to primary legal sources and precedent where appropriate.
Legal opinions can be addressed to counterparties, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, or auditors and can serve to confirm legal capacity, compliance, and legal effect of proposed or historical actions.
Legal opinions can be addressed to counterparties, financial institutions, regulatory authorities, or auditors and can serve to confirm legal capacity, compliance, and legal effect of proposed or historical actions.
Cyprus Legal Services (Provided via a Licensed Law Firm)
Eltoma (Cyprus) Limited does not provide any regulated legal services as defined under the Advocates Law, Cap. 2 of the Republic of Cyprus. All legal services listed below are exclusively rendered by a Bar-registered law firm in Cyprus, through qualified advocates who are duly licensed and regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association.
All regulated legal services are provided by a partner legal firm, which operates independently and is fully authorised under Cypriot law. These services are undertaken by licensed lawyers and partners of the said firm in accordance with applicable statutory obligations and ethical rules.
All regulated legal services are provided by a partner legal firm, which operates independently and is fully authorised under Cypriot law. These services are undertaken by licensed lawyers and partners of the said firm in accordance with applicable statutory obligations and ethical rules.
Regulated Legal Services Offered via Partner Law Firm:
- Representation before District and Supreme Courts
- Breach of contract disputes and civil claims
- Shareholder disputes and minority protection actions
- Injunctions, freezing orders (Mareva), Norwich Pharmacal orders
- Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
- Debt recovery proceedings and civil enforcement
- Divorce petitions and ancillary relief (property, maintenance, pensions)
- Child custody, guardianship, visitation and contact orders
- Child support and alimony calculations
- Drafting and registration of prenuptial and separation agreements
- Domestic violence and protective injunctions
- Defence against criminal charges at all court levels
- Police station representation and bail applications
- Road traffic offences, DUIs and dangerous driving
- Assault, theft, fraud, white-collar crimes
- Representation before District and Assize Courts
- Appeals against conviction and sentence
- Drafting and review of Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
- Real estate due diligence, encumbrance checks and title verifications
- Rental and lease agreements (residential and commercial)
- Construction law and contractor disputes
- Applications before the Land Registry and Property Commission
- Property tax and transfer fee advisory
- Drafting of wills compliant with Cyprus succession law
- Estate planning for residents and non-residents
- Administration of estates and probate applications
- Legal representation in inheritance disputes
- Establishment and legal structuring of family trusts
- Permanent Residency Permit applications (Category F, Fast-track)
- Immigration Permit for third-country nationals
- Employment and work permit applications (e.g. BFU route)
- Re-Entry Permit and visa renewals
- Appeals against Immigration Control Board decisions
- Naturalisation under Cap. 105 and Article 111A (residency/citizenship)
- Drafting and negotiation of shareholder agreements
- Joint ventures, agency and distributorship agreements
- Legal support for mergers, acquisitions and due diligence
- Corporate restructuring and reorganisation advice
- Fiduciary arrangements and nominee service legal compliance
- Legal opinions on corporate capacity and enforceability
- AML compliance legal assessments under Law 188(I)/2007
- GDPR and data protection regulatory advice and policies
- Financial services licensing support (e.g. CySEC, CBC, ICPAC)
- Legal opinions for regulatory and transactional submissions
- Assistance with administrative appeals before regulatory authorities
All legal matters are handled by a partner in the legal firm and their appointed associates. Engagements are formalised through separate legal retainer agreements entered directly with the law firm in accordance with Cyprus Bar regulations.
Legal Disclaimer in Cyprus
Eltoma (Cyprus) Limited is a corporate and administrative service provider. It is not a law firm and does not provide regulated legal advice or court representation under Cyprus law. All legal services featured on this website are rendered by an independent Bar-registered law firm with which Eltoma collaborates exclusively for clients requiring legal assistance. Any legal engagement is entered into solely between the client and the legal firm in accordance with the Advocates Law, Cap. 2.
Our Advisory Services Include:
We issue legal opinions and factual confirmations on matters of company law, including:
- Legal capacity of companies incorporated in Cyprus, Singapore, Hong Kong, or the UK to enter into commercial transactions
- Authority of directors and officers to bind the company under constitutional documents and applicable law
- Validity of share capital issuances, pre-emptive rights, and share transfer restrictions
- Due incorporation and good standing of companies across all four jurisdictions
- Confirmation of legal ownership of shares, including beneficial ownership assessments
- Corporate reorganisations, mergers, and intra-group transfers: legality, procedure, and consequences
- Legal analysis on compliance with Companies Act 2006 (UK), Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622, HK), Companies Act 1967 (SG), and Cap. 113 (CY)
We provide enforceability and governing law opinions to parties and counterparties entering into commercial agreements:
- Confirmation of the validity and enforceability of contracts under local law
- Determination of applicable governing law and jurisdiction clauses
- Conflict of law analysis in cross-border agreements
- Risk allocation and enforceability of key clauses (e.g., indemnities, non-competes, limitations of liability)
- Force majeure and frustration under common law and civil law principles
- Analysis of execution formalities (electronic signatures, corporate seals, wet ink)
- Suitability of documents for notarisation, apostille, and legalisation
Our tax lawyers and advisors issue memoranda and legal opinions on matters including:
- Tax residency assessments of individuals and companies under domestic rules and international standards (e.g. OECD model tests)
- Existence of a permanent establishment (PE) under domestic law and relevant double taxation treaties (DTTs)
- Eligibility for tax treaty benefits based on beneficial ownership and substance
- Application of Cyprus non-domicile rules, UK statutory residency test (SRT), Hong Kong territorial source principle, and Singapore’s IRAS residency criteria
- Withholding tax implications for dividend, interest, royalty, and service payments
- Controlled foreign company (CFC) risks, hybrid mismatch, and economic substance requirements
- Interaction between local tax laws and CRS/FATCA compliance requirements
We provide legal confirmation and structuring guidance on:
- Share transfers and share purchase agreements (SPAs) under local corporate law
- Capital reductions, share buybacks, and distributions
- Legal compliance of dividends, interim and final, including board and shareholder approvals
- Verification of title to shares in legal due diligence exercises
- Opinions supporting escrow arrangements, pledges, or shareholder exits
- Compliance with statutory procedures in reorganisations and restructuring transactions
We provide authoritative memoranda to assist with regulatory filings, banking compliance, or auditor queries:
- Legal and regulatory overview of entity types, formation rules, and corporate governance
- Summarised legal frameworks applicable to foreign investors or license applicants
- Clarification on statutory obligations, fiduciary duties, and relevant timelines
- Responses to auditor enquiries on litigation risk, legal standing, and governance events
- Explanation of licensing regimes, e.g. TCSP (HK), ASP (CY), SFA (SG), FCA (UK)
- Cross-reference to governing laws, e.g. UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, Hong Kong SFO, Singapore SFA, and Cyprus ASP Law
For M&A, investments, or joint ventures, we conduct targeted legal risk analysis:
- Legal risk memoranda covering counterparty standing, enforceability, and title verification
- Due diligence reports on corporate structure, contractual risks, and governance issues
- Regulatory clearance reviews and licensing restrictions
- Conflict checks and litigation status verification
- Summary of local regulatory approvals or disclosures needed for transaction completion
Jurisdictions Covered:
We issue legal opinions and memoranda in accordance with the law of:
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Republic of CyprusCompanies Law, Income Tax Law, Trusts Law, and relevant EU directives - Hong Kong SARCompanies Ordinance (Cap. 622), Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112), SFO
- Republic of SingaporeCompanies Act 1967, Income Tax Act, SFA, MAS guidelines
- United KingdomCompanies Act 2006, Corporation Tax Act 2009, FSMA 2000, common law
We also coordinate with local counsel in other jurisdictions where multi-jurisdictional coordination is required.
Why choose Eltoma?
- Cyprus-Centric Expertise: In-depth experience with CITs, PTCs, and wealth protection under Cyprus law
- Integrated Service Offering: Legal, tax, accounting, and compliance under one roof
- Licensed Professionals: Trusted relationships with licensed trustees, ASPs, and advisors
- Discreet & Compliant: Structuring solutions that protect privacy while meeting regulatory expectations
- Global Coordination: We work alongside your legal, tax, and banking advisors to deliver cross-border consistency
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