Throughout history, Cyprus has been an extremely attractive and sought-after location, acting as a trade and logistical bridge between West and East, connecting Europe, Africa and the Middle East-Asia. As a European Union country that is geographically located in Asia, this continues to be the case, especially geared towards trade, maritime/shipping, financial services, professional services, real estate and tourism. Translating to key advantages such as easy accessibility (aviation and maritime) to neighbouring countries, suitable time zone for simultaneously conducting business with much of the world, appropriate legal structure, and marketing communication benefits. Note approximate flight times from Cyprus (in hours) to key destinations in the world:

Cyprus has a sound legal and justice system. As a result of British rule, the UK legal system, common law and equity was introduced and still maintains practical and significant consideration in Cyprus, such as the adoption of the Criminal Code, Contract Law and Civil Wrongs Law, as well as closely following English case-law and statutes regulating both business and civil matters - Cyprus is also still a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. This all transpires to political and international legal matters in Cyprus, as well as the local judiciary system. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, which pronounces final judgment on administrative law matters follow the French Droit Administratif principles. Since 2004, Cyprus has been a full member of the European Union (EU), and as a result European Law supersedes Cyprus Law when there is any conflict. Cyprus is also a signatory to many international treaties and conventions.

Cyprus has outstanding road/highway connections, two modern international airports, world-leading sea ports and marinas, an advance telecommunications network, excellent real estate options (residential commercial and industrial), abundant of commercial and retail trade, diverse agriculture, first-rate private and public medical facilities, as well as other ongoing new developments. Cyprus also has a superb educational system, including multilingual schools (mainly English, American and French), higher education colleges and universities, and training institutes. Overall, Cyprus is an ancient culture with many modern ways, making it both interesting and practical.

Cyprus is an ideal trade, business hub and gateway to Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA region), due to its geographical location, political and diplomatic ties, as well as being a member of the European Union (EU) market and Eurozone currency area. Cyprus maintains excellent corporate structures, with one of the most beneficial taxation regimes in the EU (one of the lowest tax rates together with an extensive global network of almost 50 double tax treaties), as well as other key corporate and business advantages. Cyprus has a highly educated and skilled workforce - in fact a large portion of the population continues to be educated at major institutions abroad such as in the UK, US, Australia and Europe, especially in areas such as law, accounting, business administration and marketing communications - multilingual (English is widely spoken, together with other major languages such as French, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, and now Mandarin, among other), low labour costs and barriers to entry, and an extremely entrepreneurial population. Finally, all Cypriot governments actively promote their position as being pro business and investment, always encouraging and regulating to accommodate.