Intellectual Property

Safeguard and Maximise You Valuable Assets

Intellectual Property (IP) is not just a legal protection—it’s a strategic asset that can drive financial growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. We understand the critical importance of safeguarding your IP while unlocking its potential to elevate your business.

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Your Intellectual Property, Our Priority

Why Choose Cyprus for Intellectual Property Protection?

Cyprus offers an unparalleled environment for protecting and optimizing IP rights. Combining the robust safeguards of EU and international IP protection regimes with one of the most attractive tax frameworks globally, Cyprus is a prime destination for businesses leveraging their intangible assets.

Key Advantages

International Treaties

Cyprus adheres to major global IP agreements, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and EU regulations.

Extensive Tax Treaties

With over 60 double tax treaties, Cyprus facilitates efficient IP exploitation across jurisdictions

Favorable Tax Framework

Income generated from qualifying IP rights can benefit from a reduced effective tax rate as low as 2.5%.

Comprehensive IP Protections Offered

Cyprus provides automatic protection under its Intellectual Property Law (59/1976) for creative works such as:

Scientific and Literary Works

Music, Art, and Photography

Films, Databases, and Recordings

Software Programs and Applications

TV/Radio Productions

For advanced protection, Cyprus offers specific rights that cater to diverse business needs:

Patents

Patents protect innovative inventions, processes, or technologies for up to 25 years, ensuring exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, or license the patent within the registered territory.

Industrial Design

Industrial design protection secures the aesthetic aspects of a product, including shape, colour, and texture, offering a unique market position for your creations.

Copyrights

Automatically granted upon creation, copyrights shield creative and intellectual works like literature, art, and software, ensuring rightful ownership and revenue streams.

Trademarks

Protect your brand identity with trademarks for logos, names, sounds, or even colors. A strong trademark strengthens customer trust and builds a solid foundation for business expansion

Unveiling the Cyprus IP Box Regime

The Cyprus IP Box Regime is a globally recognized framework designed to incentivize innovation. It complies with the OECD Nexus Approach and offers unmatched tax benefits, such as:

80% Tax Deduction
On qualifying profits derived from eligible IP assets.
Reduced Effective Tax Rate
As low as 2.5% on qualifying income
Qualifying Assets
- Patents
- Copyrighted software programs
- Other novel, useful, and non-obvious intangible assets.

Tax Optimisation Opportunities

Cyprus provides multiple avenues for reducing the effective tax rate on IP-related income, including:

Capital Allowances
Tax-deductible amortisation of IP capital costs over 20 years
Notional Interest Deduction (NID)
On equity used for income-producing IP assets

Tailored Solutions

Intellectual Property Management

We go beyond basic compliance. We help businesses strategically harness their IP assets to maximize value while ensuring robust protection.

Our Expertise Include

Wealth Preservation: Secure assets and succession planning through trusts and specialized vehicles.
Tax Efficiency: Reduce liabilities in income, capital gains, and inheritance taxes.
Corporate Optimization: Strategies tailored for family companies to enhance efficiency.
Compliance Support: Comprehensive assistance with domiciliation and tax obligations.

Secure Your Future With Us

Let us help you turn your intellectual property into a cornerstone of success. Whether you’re a tech innovator, creative entrepreneur, or multinational corporation, PROFECYS LTD is here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to protect and grow your IP assets?

Get in touch with our experts today and discover how Cyprus can become your gateway to global innovation and financial success. Contact us now!