In this issue:

• Details of the new double tax treaty between Cyprus and the Czech Republic
• Cyprus - Italy double tax agreement
• Improvements to Cyprus's depositor protection scheme
• Designation of the Cyprus Stock Exchange as a recognised stock exchange for UK tax purposes
• Publication of draft Payment Services Law of 2009
• Reduction of fees charged by the Cyprus Stock Exchange
• Shipping - The new Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Amendment Law of 2009
• Maritime Agreement between Cyprus and the Republic of Korea
• News about our firm
• Recent publications by Andreas Neocleous & Co
• Invitation to our office opening