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• Translation of all amendments from 1951 to 2006.
• Consolidation – The Law appears in the form of a unified text.
• Exact reference of the Article of the applicable E.U. Directives right under the translated section of the Law.
• Full text of all relevant E.U. Directives.
• Index of Company Legislation adopting E.U. Directives.

This Publication is an updated version of the Companies Law, Cap. 113, which originally came inτο force on 16 February, 1951. Ever since, the House of Representatives enacted 23 Amending Laws totalling a number exceeding 250 sub-amendments. The most recent and most extensive amendments harmonised Cap. 113 with the relevant E.U. Company Directives.
The aforementioned amendments were all in the Greek language due to the fact that, since Cyprus’ independence and the formation of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960, all laws are published in the Greek language. As a result, until this publication, there was no existing consolidated version available that incorporated all of the amendments into English.
For the purpose of making the translation of the Greek amendments as precise and authoritative as possible, research was conducted of all relevant Directives of the European Union with which the Republic of Cyprus has sought harmonisation due to Cyprus’ obligations prior and after accession to the European Union. Where possible, the exact text of the specific Article of the applicable European Union Directive appears as a footnote, right under the translated text so that the reader can have a parallel view of E.U. Law.
A yearly subscription service is available whereby readers can receive a consolidated text containing future amendments made to Cap. 113.

Informs the reader about the sale & purchase of products, both in commercial & consumer transactions. Directed to shop owners, business men, exporters, manufacturers, producers, growers, industrialists and their representatives. Also concerns the conclusion of contracts between businesses & the government or public authorities in general. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is not one-sided as it describes the rights and obligations not only of the seller but also of the buyer. Also describes the basic rules for the formation of a contract & contains real examples of problems that have arisen & brought before the Courts which can help readers in avoiding them. Based on Cypriot legislation as this has been harmonised with EU law. Particular reference also made to Consumer Protection. Contains a detailed catalogue of harmonising legislation for all types of products. May also be used as a guide to the sale and purchase of goods via the Internet.

Pages: 160

Price: £ 18

A collection of all Cypriot legislation from 1998 to 2004, adopted for the purpose of harmonisation with E.U. legislation. Consists of 6 Parts: Alphabetical Catalogue 1998 – 2003, Thematic Catalogue 1998 – 2003, Main Catalogue of Harmonisation Legislation 1998 – 2003, Thematic Catalogue of 2004, Chronological Catalogue of 2004 and Main Catalogue of Harmonisation Legislation of 2004. The Main Catalogues describe the purpose of adopting the particular harmonisation legislation & contain a list of the section of each harmonising Law. Where the specific harmonisation Law is an amending Law of a previous piece of legislation, it contains a catalogue of the sections of the original legislation that was amended due to harmonisation.

Pages: 400

Price: £ 25

Preface: Adrian VAN DER MEER, Ambassador of the European Commission in Cyprus - Published in cooperation with O.E.B. (Cyprus’ Employers and Industrialists Federation):

The European Union has in place a large number of Programmes to allow and stimulate European cooperation & integration in great many areas. Cyprus participates in various Programmes in the field of Employment & Social Affairs, Justice, Research, Development, Technology & Innovation, Environment, Health, Information Society, Culture & Customs, through involvement in the Sixth Framework Programme, Fiscalis, Leonardo, Socrates, Youth for Europe, EUMEDIS, SYNERGY, LIFE, EUROMED, IDA, MEDIA, etc. This Guide serves as a useful point for reference for such Programmes funded by the European Union. It aims at informing interested persons, i.e. researchers, students, government officers, non-profit organizations, private companies & other individuals, in developing projects under E.U. funded Programmes & to help them familiarize with the aims of these Programmes, as well as the types of projects benefiting from structural support.

In order to inform the reader in the best possible manner, this Guide starts with an introduction on the main characteristics of the types of Programmes funded by the E.U. & describes historically Cyprus’ participation in such Programmes & other types of funding. The Guide also aims at outlining the kind of information required for submitting applications, proposals & tenders, & analyses in detail the types of projects eligible for selection by the European Commission, the level of funding offered for a project once selected, as well as the persons & organisations that may take part in a particular project.

The information used for writing this book was collected from various official documents of the European Community & mainly from the legislation of the European Commission, documents of European & other International Organisations related to funding matters, from websites & informational brochures of Cypriot Ministries, organisations & institutions.

Pages: 500

Price: £ 35

Completely Revised - A consolidated text in Greek, incorporating all amendments made to the Companies Law, Cap. 113 since 1951. Useful for shareholders, directors & other officers of companies, investment companies, lawyers, auditors & any one interested in registering a company in Cyprus, has dealings with Companies in Cyprus or is involved in mergers, acquisitions or the division of companies.

A user-friendly guide on privacy issues in Cyprus based on EU Law. Foreworded by the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner. The book examines the risks and obligations when using & storing personal info of clients, contacts, etc. It is addressed to everyone using / accessing personal info: employers, banks, small traders, insurance companies, doctors, lawyers, accountants, hospitals and clinics, Telecom & ISPs, retailers, government departments. Effectively all companies & organisations in general. Personal info involves everyone’s financial situation, political / religious beliefs, race, health, sexuality. This kind of information can give the user power over the person whom the information concerns. Practice has shown this power can be abused. Usage, storage & security of such information must be controlled. However, there is a need to balance the legitimate need of a company / organization to process personal data, i.e.: Employers need to keep personal information about employees to pay their salary, make social security contributions, track their performance and fulfil their other legal & social obligations as employers. Retailers, shop owners & service providers need to advertise their products or services to people likely to be interested in buying them. Having access to personal info saves time & money & leads to competitively priced products for consumers. Personal info is also needed for ordering, making deliveries & for accountancy purposes. Hospitals, clinics & other health care providers must keep information about their patients including full medical records and any other information that has to do with patients' mental and physical health status. This is essential for providing their patients with high quality health care. Financial and credit organisations such as banks & cooperative societies need personal data to minimise the risk of fraud & bad debts. Professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants often need personal data in order to give their clients correct advice. At the workplace, employers are concerned about employees devoting work time for personal business – considered to be a problem: trading on the world wide web, internet surfing for private purposes, downloading music & videos as well as gambling. The company may also be exposed as a result of employee action: contractual liability, infringement of intellectual property rights, etc. Another issue is the use of ‘personnel surveillance systems’ allowing employers to monitor workers’ whereabouts, activities, performance, use of time, etc. by electronic recording, video/camera surveillance, time registration, data logging & use of software for monitoring e-mail & internet use.

Price: £ 12.99

On-Line Books

Contains information on software and hardware contracts, outsourcing, copyright, dual use goods, piracy, privacy and cyber security issues, illegal and legitimate monitoring of electronic communications, telecommunications & radio-communications licensing, competition & much more. Particularly helpful to any company conducting business online, purchasing computer software, etc.

Pages: 300

Price: £ 35

A general introduction on Cyprus contracts law - Informs the reader on specific terms for electronic contracts and other distance sale contracts. Describes the meaning of express terms, course of dealing, trade usages & sets out the requirements for the proper performance of contracts, by whom contracts must be performed & the time & place of performance. Also describes rules of delivery.

Pages: 50

Price: £ 7

Preface: Mrs Leda Koursoumba, Cyprus’ Legislation Commissioner. Contains all the basic laws & regulations on the issue, as well as the most important forms to be filed before the competent authorities for asylum, citizenship, employment of foreign workers, student status, visas, etc. Analyses the aplicable case law & the Constitutional provisions. Includes examples of applications before the Cyprus Administrative Court.

Pages: 450

Price: £ 20

*Olga Georgiades is an associate of C.M.C. Jurisprudentes: Born Nicosia, Cyprus, October 20, 1976; admitted, 2001, Cyprus. University of East Anglia (English Law & French Law, 1994); University Robert Schumann, Strasbourg (diploma of higher French Legal Studies, 1997); University College London (Master in European and Telecommunications Law, 1999), Traineeship, European Commission (2000). Languages: Greek, English, French, Dutch and Spanish. Practice Areas: European; Telecommunications; Energy; Competition; Information Technology; Aliens and Immigration.

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