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Legislative Loopholes: Parliament Rushes to Close Them

Published February 22, 2026, 09:09
Legislative Loopholes: Parliament Rushes to Close Them

The Parliament is facing the need to close a legislative gap that allows companies to operate with a 'Cypriot' identity, while in reality being controlled by interests considered a threat to national security. The problem lies in the existence of companies that are legally registered, but the actual control is hidden in complex structures and share transfers. The lack of explicit provisions in the law hinders the control and rejection of suspicious registrations, while the Land Registry also lacks early warning mechanisms. Parliament recognizes the need for legislative intervention to address this issue.