Testimonials

Bouygues Batiment Testimonial - Please follow attached PDF and picture.

Foreign entrepreneurs and related parties explain, in their own words, why they chose Cyprus and what key advantages they have encountered on the island.

‘There is no doubt that Cyprus has now firmly established itself as a finance centre within the EU that offers substantial private wealth planning and efficient corporate planning opportunities. It operates as a bridge across the old East and West divide and its well-regulated solid infrastructure, geographical position and sound business platform mean entrepreneurs on both sides are finding it an increasingly attractive jurisdiction through which to route business.’

Lee Francis, Country Director

Barclays Wealth Cyprus, 2008

"Cyprus is strategically located between North Africa and the Middle East. This location allows for more rapid deployment of our technology to oil producing nations such as Saudi Arabia and those in West Africa. Cyprus is an ideal location to further extend Weatherford’s production capacity globally, while meeting the needs of its clients in an increasingly efficient manner."

Gary Smart, Vice President of Weatherford’s

Well Screen Technologies Business Unit, 2008

"Cyprus has proven to be the right place for us because of its geographical location, the friendly but efficient business climate , the relative simplicity and competitiveness of the tax system and , above all , the availability of high quality and reliable manpower."

Kardex Systems Ltd

"Its strategic location linking 3 continents, the highly educated and skilled human resources as well as the presence in Cyprus of a highly advanced technology were only some of the key factors that convinced MTN Group to expand its operations in Cyprus."

Bassel Jamaleddine

"The Harvard School of Public Health wants to make greater contribution to research, technology transfer, and education internationally. We believe our efforts in Cyprus will strengthen environmental science throughout the Mediterranean region."

James Ware, Dean for Academic Programs,

Harvard School of Public Health, 2004

"Cyprus's location in the Easter Mediterranean means it is particularly well placed for accessing markets in the wider Middle East region. This has added a further dimension to our traditional relations, providing a familiar, business-friendly base from which British businesses can pursue their business objectives in the entire region"

Petros Eftychiou, Cypriot High Commissioner to the UK

"Cyprus is a good place for UK companies to do business. English is widely spoken and access to decision-makers is relatively straightforward. The personal links are deep and long-standing."

Peter Millett, British High Commissioner to Cyprus

“Supported by robust productivity and employment growth, Cyprus's real GDP growth was among the highest in the EU over the last decade."

Council of the European Union, Council Opinion on the updated Convergence Programme of Cyprus

"Harvard School of Public Health wants to make greater contribution to research, technology transfer, and education internationally. We believe our efforts in Cyprus will strengthen environmental science throughout the Mediterranean region"

James Ware, Dean for Academic Programs, Harvard School of Public Health

“Cyprus offers a strategic location, favourable tax environment, educated work force, excellent telecommunications, modern banking and legal infrastructure which make the country the perfect business bridge for the European Union and the Middle East."

Wall Street Journal