Immigration and permits
Residence and work permits, refusals and appeals, citizenship.
Options
Property
Title deed and permit checks, contracts of sale, Land Registry filings.
Company and contracts
Formation, shareholder agreements, employment and commercial contracts.
Family and succession
Wills, estates, divorce, custody and cross-border family matters.
Disputes
Letters before action, negotiation and court proceedings.
Steps and timeline
- 11 day
Describe the task
What you need, deadlines, languages, the other party if any.
- 21–3 days
Assess the case
We confirm the area of law, the deadlines and the documents, and set out the steps in writing.
- 3within a week
First consultation
We check for conflicts of interest and explain the options for your case.
- 41–2 days
Engagement and fees
Scope, fee and payment terms agreed in writing before work starts; CyprusPermit issues the invoice.
- 5varies
The work
Contracts, filings and correspondence; legal opinions and court work are signed by a licensed Cyprus advocate.
In your city
Documents
For the first consultation
If documents come from abroad
0 of 6 ready
Official form: Form Comm. 145 (COMM 145) · how to fill it in
The exact list depends on your situation; we confirm it before filing.
Who does what
What you do
- Share your situation and goals
- Collect documents from home
- Agree the scope of work in writing
What we do
- Check the requirements for your case
- Prepare the documents and file the application
- Follow up until the decision
Your coordinator
- Plans the work and next steps
- Keeps one timeline for everything
- Reminds you of renewals and deadlines
Common mistakes
- Paying someone who is not a licensed advocate for legal work
- Starting work without a written fee and scope agreement
- Using the other party's lawyer, such as the seller's or developer's, in a property purchase
- Leaving a court or appeal deadline until the last days
What affects the cost
The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.
Area of lawCourt work or advice onlyUrgency and deadlinesLanguage of the documents
Questions
Are you a law firm?
No. We handle your matter, and work that Cyprus law reserves to advocates, such as legal opinions and court representation, is signed by a licensed Cyprus advocate.
How do I check that someone is a lawyer in Cyprus?
Search their name on the Cyprus Bar Association member list; only advocates enrolled there with a valid annual licence may practise.
How are fees set?
For court cases, advocates' fees follow a scale of court costs approved by the Supreme Court, and a higher fee can be agreed in writing. For other work we agree the scope and fee with you in writing before work starts.
Is there legal aid?
In some cases. Free legal aid is available in criminal cases when the court finds it in the interests of justice, and in certain civil cases such as family-court proceedings, for example divorce; the application is made to the competent court.
Can a lawyer from my country act in Cyprus?
EU lawyers can register with the Cyprus Bar Association; the Bar publishes a separate list of registered European lawyers.
Sources
- Business in Cyprus (Point of Single Contact): advocate / lawyer, updated 2024-06-07, checked 2026-10-22
- Cyprus Bar Association: advocate members search, checked 2026-10-22
- Cyprus Bar Association: registered European lawyers, checked 2026-10-22
- European e-Justice Portal: divorce in Cyprus, legal aid, checked 28 October 2026
Figures checked 28 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.
