Start-Ups

Transforming an innovative idea into a successful business can be a thrilling adventure but at the same time, a daunting task. At Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants, we possess the knowledge and expertise to guide innovators and new entrepreneurs through the challenges of starting up and scaling up new businesses.

Start Here is a programme launched by our Firm exclusively for start-ups. It provides value-added legal advice and insight to support business growth during the start-up and scale up phases. A dedicated team of highly skilled lawyers is available to offer their expertise in protecting, developing, financing, and optimizing new ideas, applications, and processes on tech ventures, in several key sectors.

How we can help you

Intellectual property. We deliver a complete range of services in all fields of IP, including trademarks, designs, patents, copyright and domain names.

Corporate law. We offer the full range of corporate services and advice from start-up to the completion of incorporation, the annual operation, compliance, restructure and dissolution of Cyprus companies. We advise on funding options, structuring the business, negotiating and signing shareholder agreements, disposals, mergers, and acquisitions.

Commercial contracts and agreements. We have wide experience in drafting distribution, franchise and commercial agency agreements, reviewing and advising on the compliance of such agreements with Cyprus Law. We further advise on related matters such as termination, post contractual compensation, competition law, and public procurement.

Employment. We advise on the hiring of employees, termination of employment, redundancies, employee rights in mergers and transfers of undertakings, employee share option schemes, sickness and misconduct procedures, HR issues, on equality and diversity, compliance with all aspects of anti-discrimination legislation, disciplinary and grievance procedures, data protection issues, and provident and pension funds issues.

Tax. We have full knowledge of, and understand the intricacies of the Cyprus and international taxation system, as well as the Cyprus IP Box regime, and work with our clients in a comprehensive manner to optimise tax efficiency.