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Raphael Legal has joined the Cyprus–India Business Association.

The Association operates under the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry and supports business, investment and cooperation between Cyprus and India. With Indian companies increasingly choosing Cyprus as a base for their EU and MENA operations, and Cypriot businesses looking to India for growth, the corridor between the two countries is one of enduring commercial significance.

Membership reflects our ongoing work advising clients across the Cyprus–India corridor, and we look forward to contributing to the Association's work.

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Introducing the Raphael Legal UK Desk.

The first of our International Desks, the UK Desk brings together Cyprus and English law capability within a coordinated cross-border platform.

Supporting UK-to-Cyprus matters, Cyprus-to-UK matters, and international transactions governed by English law.

Learn more at raphael.legal/uk-desk

Investment opportunities between India and Europe are expanding in both directions.

India's Income Tax Act, 2025 represents a significant step towards simplifying the country's legal and tax framework for foreign investors. At the same time, the strengthening economic relationship between India, Cyprus and the European Union is creating new opportunities for businesses seeking to establish and expand their presence across these markets.

Following the seminar organised by the High Commission of India in Cyprus in collaboration with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Raphael Legal has published a new article examining the practical implications of these developments for European businesses considering entry into the Indian market. The article also explores Cyprus' increasingly important role as a strategic gateway for Indian businesses expanding into the European Union.

Our analysis explores:
• What India's Income Tax Act, 2025 means for foreign investors
• Transfer pricing planning and investment certainty
• GIFT City as an international investment platform
• Cyprus' growing role in the India–EU investment corridor

Read the full article on the Raphael Legal website:

https://raphael.legal/law-%26-beyond/f/entering-india-after-the-income-tax-act-2025

We hope you enjoy the read and welcome your thoughts.

Our Managing Director, Maria Raphael, recently participated in the panel discussion "Standards for a Secure Digital Europe: The Cyprus Contribution" during the Cen and Cenelec - European Standardization General Assemblies in Ayia Napa.

The discussion explored the evolving role of European standardisation in supporting cybersecurity, digital regulation and the implementation of key EU legislative initiatives, including the Cyber Resilience Act.

We are pleased to share a short overview of the event and some of the key themes discussed.

Read the full article on our website: https://raphael.legal/law-%26-beyond/f/maria-raphael-on-the-future-of-european-ict-standardisation

On this Holy Thursday, a moment of reflection and quiet perspective,
as we approach Easter, we wish you peace and renewal.

To those who have already celebrated, we hope it was a joyful one.

Warm wishes from Raphael Legal.

The agenda for our upcoming - webinar is now available.
In collaboration with factum legal, Maria Raphael (Raphael Legal) and ARUN GUPTA (Factum Legal) will share practical insights on cross-border M&A, market entry, and structuring, drawing from both the Indian and Cyprus perspectives.

Registration remains open: https://lnkd.in/gaBXezrP

7 April 2026
4:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM EET
Online (Zoom)

India Cyprus cross-border activity is increasing, but structuring it correctly is where real value is created.

Raphael Legal (Cyprus), in collaboration with factum legal (India), is hosting a webinar on cross-border M&A and entity establishment between India and Cyprus.

Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/gaBXezrP

The session will explore key legal and practical considerations, including:
▪ Structuring cross-border M&A between India and the hashtag
▪ Market entry into the EU via Cyprus
▪ Entity establishment and structuring considerations
▪ Key trends in India - EU investment activity
Speakers
ARUN GUPTA, Managing Partner, Factum Legal (India)
Maria Raphael, Managing Director, Raphael Legal (Cyprus)
Date: 7 April 2026
Time: 4:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM EET
Format: Online (Zoom)

This session is designed for companies, investors and advisors exploring cross-border opportunities across the India-Cyprus corridor.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaBXezrP

Wishing a joyful and peaceful to all our clients, partners, and friends celebrating around the world.
May this occasion bring you and your loved ones health, happiness, and prosperity.