AGP Law / A.G. Paphitis & Co LLC

04/11/2026

🤔Are your Cyprus company’s annual returns overdue?

The deadline for submitting overdue annual returns and corresponding financial statements has been extended to 31 December 2026.

👇Read our latest article to understand what the extension means and the steps companies should take.

For professional assistance, contact our Corporate Services Team:
https://ow.ly/MvJX5103Bhq
📩 [email protected]

Cyprus companies have until 31 December 2026 under the Registrar’s overdue-filing notice. AGPLAW explains the scope and practical steps to clear backlogs.

03/11/2026

Choosing a flag involves more than registration alone.

The Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR) offers a combination worth a closer look for yacht and vessel owners, buyers and lenders:

⚓ Paris MoU White List status in the 2025 flag performance results, applicable from 1 July 2026
⚓ Provisional registration documents issued digitally within hours, once requirements are met
⚓ Six-month provisional registration, leaving time to complete permanent registration
⚓ A framework for recording ship mortgages, with priority based on date and time of entry
⚓ Bareboat charter registration both in and out

For details of our services explore our Barbados Ship & Yacht Registration page: https://www.agplaw.com/shipping/global-yacht-ship-registration/barbados-ship-registration/

👉 For tailored guidance, contact Kyriaki (Kelly) Kresta, Head of Shipping, or the AGPLAW Shipping Department.
📩 [email protected]

Explore Barbados yacht and vessel registration, provisional registration, ship mortgages and bareboat charter arrangements with guidance from AGPLAW.

02/11/2026

💙 November is all about growing a moustache, and growing awareness!

This Movember, we are raising awareness for men's health issues. Let's start conversations, check in with the men in our lives, and encourage everyone to take their health seriously.

31/10/2026

What can the Citibank sanctions fine teach financial institutions about sanctions policy compliance?

Our latest article examines the key lessons from the case, highlighting the importance of effective sanctions controls, strong screening processes and strong governance frameworks.

👉 Read the full article to explore the key takeaways and strengthen your approach to sanctions compliance.

AGPLAW reviews six practical lessons from OFSI’s Citibank sanctions fine, from screening alerts and ownership checks to frozen accounts and payment controls.

30/10/2026

AGPLAW is now a Ship & Yacht Registration Specialist for the Sierra Leone flag. ⚓

Through our new cooperation with the Sierra Leone Maritime Administration-SLMARAD, we can promote and facilitate the registration of , and under the Sierra Leone flag, subject to registry eligibility criteria.

Why owners and operators are looking at the flag:
✔ Competitive registration fees and tonnage taxes
✔ A flexible regulatory framework for a wide range of vessel types
✔ No restrictions on ship ownership or crew nationality
✔ Flexible corporate structuring, with no registered office required in Sierra Leone
✔ No tax on profits from operating or managing a Sierra Leone-registered vessel

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/Lc8p51022fP

For details of our services explore our Sierra Leone Ship & Yacht Registration page: https://ow.ly/7Li351022fQ

Contact us at: 📩 [email protected]

29/10/2026

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026 is now underway. 🌊

As one of the world’s largest in-water boat shows, it’s a key meeting point for yacht owners, operators and maritime professionals.

Whether you are registering a yacht, changing flag or seeking guidance on flag requirements, our team provides bespoke ship and yacht registration services across 36+ countries.

⚓ All Major Flags
⚓ Legal Compliance & Advisory
⚓ Fast Registration Procedures
⚓ Bespoke Flag Consultation

For further information & consultation contact our Head of Shipping Mrs Kyriaki Kresta at: [email protected]

27/10/2026

Tomorrow, we celebrate the 28th of October, a significant day for Greece and Cyprus, marking the moment when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected an ultimatum from Italian dictator Benito Mussolini demanding the Axis occupation of Greece in 1940.

Ochi Day honours the historic "No" that became a lasting symbol of courage, and the fight for freedom shared by Greeks and Cypriots.

#28Οκτωβρίου

26/10/2026

🚢 As a San Marino Registration Specialist, AGPLAW has first-hand experience with the register, including the registration of M/Y LAMAR, and an established communication channel with the Register to clarify requirements early and avoid unnecessary delays.

⚓ San Marino is increasingly worth considering for owners seeking a modern, accessible international registration framework, supported by digital services and an administration focused on efficient registration.

Our Shipping team, led by Kyriaki Kresta, can assist from initial assessment through to completion.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/AHIf50ZZbJO

Explore San Marino ship registration and how AGPLAW assists yacht owners with vessel registration, re-registration and related maritime transactions.

23/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that AGPLAW has been recognised in the IFLR1000 Europe 2026 rankings for Cyprus.

🏆 The firm has achieved rankings in:
▪️ Banking & Finance
▪️ Corporate and M&A
▪️ Investment Funds
▪️ Financial Services Regulatory

Individual expertise was recognised too! Congratulations to Managing Partner Angelos Paphitis and Partner Lia Iordanou Theodoulou on maintaining their high individual rankings, and to Partners Myrianthi Papagianni and Andrea Hadjigeorgiou, who have both been upgraded to Rising Star Partners.

These results reflect the work, commitment and collaboration of the whole AGPLAW team, as well as the confidence our clients place in us. Congratulations to everyone involved.

🔗 View our rankings: https://ow.ly/XywB50ZZB6h

22/10/2026

We’re pleased to share that AGPLAW has contributed the Cyprus chapter to Lexology Panoramic: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments.
It gives international lawyers, in-house counsel and businesses a jurisdiction-specific reference on the legal framework in Cyprus and the issues that may need further advice.

📖 Read the Cyprus chapter: https://ow.ly/jL0G50ZZzXW

Holding a foreign judgment or advising on a cross-border dispute? 👇

Our Disputes team can help you assess your options under Cyprus law. Contact [email protected]