Gold Magazine June - July 2013, Issue 27 | Page 21

01 56 TOP 50 ACCOUNTING, AUDIT, TAX & ADVISORY FIRMS IN CYPRUS DELOITTE No.3 2 Christis M. Christoforou: Recent events in Cyprus and their effect on the economy – and on the banking sector in particular – have dented efforts to attract new international business to Cyprus. However, the country still enjoys a number of key competitive advantages. Its unique geostrategic position as the literal and metaphorical gateway to three continents, low taxes and an extensive double taxation treaty network, combined with its world class infrastructure, highly skilled workforce and the benefits of European Union membership, have made Cyprus the international hub it is today. It is now time for the government to implement measures to make the process of conducting business in Cyprus friendlier and less bureaucratic. Cyprus is recognised as an international centre of excellence for the provision of professional services by world-class accounting firms and its accounting professionals are ready to work hard, utilising their experience and expertise, so that Cyprus turns the present crisis into an opportunity. HLB AFXENTIOU 12 HLB Afxentiou Ltd. is one of the largest accounting and advisory organisations in Cyprus. It is a member firm of HLB International, which employs 13,400 people in over 100 countries. More than 70 staff work from the Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca offices, providing premium quality professional services to a wide range of businesses NEXIA POYIADJIS ranging from the small owner-managed business to large multinational groups and listed companies in the Stock Exchange. Number of Employees: 76 Managing Director: Costas Afxentiou Number of Partners: 5 Head Office: Palaceview House, Prodromos St. & 2, Zenonos Kitieos Christis M. Christoforou is CEO & Managing Partner, Deloitte Ltd St., 2064 Nicosia Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Website: www.hlb.com.cy e-mail: [email protected] =13 P ECONOMIDES & CO LTD =13 .G. This prominent Nicosia partnership of Chartered Accountants and business consultants was established in 1969. Since 1980, the firm has been the exclusive member in Cyprus of Nexia International, one of the largest international networks of independent accounting and consulting firms with 570 offices in over 105 countries. It is a leading provider of audit and assurance, business advisory and consulting, business restructuring and insolvency, taxation and wealth management services. Number of Employees: 70 Managing Director: Yiannakis Poyiadjis Number of Partners: 3 (+ 1 director) Head Office: 2 Sophouli St., Chanteclair House, 8th Floor, 1096 Nicosia Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Website: www.nexia.com.cy e-mail: [email protected] LOGO This Limassol-based firm specializes in providing auditing and accounting services and international tax planning advice. It also offers business consultancy services and deals with liquidations and inves F