Despite the tourism uncertainty prevailing globally, TourInvest unit’s efforts are currently focusing on supporting the sector through adjusting the right measures and facilitating regulations under the objective to lay the foundations for investment and to regenerate the sector.

Cyprus has a massive opportunity to position itself as a centre of excellence in production, research, genetics, and intellectual property in the Cannabis sector which, combined with a transparent regulatory and compliance framework make it an attractive country for the legal Cannabis industry to flourish.

The country continues to be a competitive financial centre with highly-skilled professionals and significant comparative advantages. These include among others, a stable and attractive tax system, an advantageous geographical location and a large double taxation agreement network.

Another important area of development is that of investment funds and fund management. These comprehensive vehicles attract a great deal of investment because they entail specific advantages, such as risk-spreading and access to sizeable investments and projects. Cyprus has become one of Europe’s emerging destinations for investment funds.