United States (Module Test) - Aliant Law

Aliant® United States

Los Angeles, USA

In Today’s International Business Climate, Global is Local and Network is Everything

Whether you are an American bio-tech firm looking to secure international intellectual property rights in Asia, an Israeli tech startup negotiating a joint venture in England, a Dutch construction conglomerate pursuing a government contract in Nigeria, or an Argentinian family office litigating a property dispute in Poland, we’ve got you covered. Our lawyers have extensive local knowledge and connections and a great deal of experience structuring all types of cross-border legal deals.

Aliant® Cyprus

Los Angeles, USA

In Today’s International Business Climate, Global is Local and Network is Everything

Whether you are an American bio-tech firm looking to secure international intellectual property rights in Asia, an Israeli tech startup negotiating a joint venture in England, a Dutch construction conglomerate pursuing a government contract in Nigeria, or an Argentinian family office litigating a property dispute in Poland, we’ve got you covered. Our lawyers have extensive local knowledge and connections and a great deal of experience structuring all types of cross-border legal deals.

Office Information

Address

16000 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 91436
USA

Phone Number

+1 818 933 3838

Managing Partners

Leticia Balcazar

Jacob Stein

Los Angeles is home to the Aliant^® corporate office. Our team of expert lawyers and support staff is led by Aliant Verein Chairman, Jacob Stein. The firm provides the highest caliber legal services to businesses and individuals doing business locally and abroad. Given the firm’s unique location just outside of Hollywood in Southern California, our clientele includes celebrities, real estate investors and entrepreneurs, as well as directors and officers of Fortune 500 companies and Family Offices. The firm’s clients are located around the world, with more than one-third of clients outside the United States.

From mergers and acquisitions, to complex U.S. and international tax planning, to the protection of intellectual property, the Los Angeles Aliant® team is well versed in some of the most challenging issues facing companies and individuals in today’s world.

Private Wealth Management & Estate Planning
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Business Law
International Tax Law
Corporate Transactions
Entertainment & Media Law
Immigration
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Personal Tax
Startups & Startup Financing
Technology & Ecommerce
Family Law

The United States is the third largest country in the world in terms of size and population. It borders the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans and shares land and borders with Canada and Mexico. The term “United States” includes the non-contiguous states of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa.

The United States is a federalist system. Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a national (federal) government and various state governments. In the United States, the U.S. Constitution gives certain powers to the federal government, other powers to the state governments, and yet other powers to both.

States have their own legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch. The states are empowered to pass, enforce, and interpret laws, as long as they do not violate the Constitution.

The federal government determines foreign policy, with exclusive power to make treaties, declare war, and control imports and exports. The federal government has the sole authority to print money. Most governmental responsibilities, however, are shared by state and federal governments and these include taxation, business regulation, environmental protection, and civil rights.

Business Activity
It goes without saying that businesses who invest in the United States will benefit from its many competitive advantages. The U.S. has one of the most open markets in the world, and the largest consumer market with a GDP of $20 trillion and 325 million people. It is consistently ranked among one of the best places to do business internationally for its overall competitiveness and ease of doing business.

Firm Overview

Aliant^® Cyprus is a leading law firm based in Nicosia, with a global reach throughout the world. The team, led by Socrates Parparinos, includes more than 20 professionals who are committed to providing our clients with the quality advice and representation they need to succeed in today’s world.

The firm has a substantial transactional and corporate practice and operates on a departmental basis to provide services regarding legal, financial and taxation issues in a variety of industries including commercial, e-commerce, corporate, tax planning, asset protection, banking, forex, real estate, construction, immigration, education, shipping, tourism and leisure.

Whether you are a national or multinational corporation, a financial institution, a governmental organization, or an individual, one thing remains the same—our team’s dedication to cultivating long-term relationships with clients through a deep understanding of their needs.

Aliant^® Cyprus draws upon a set of values and principles that make up the underlying foundations of our approach: integrity, confidentiality, comprehensiveness, promptness, specialization, teamwork, excellence and investment in knowledge. This is who we are, this is what we do, this is what we promise to our clients.

Services Profile

Banking & Finance
Business Law
Commercial Agreements
Data Protection & Cyber Law
Intellectual Property
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Wealth Management & Estate Planning
Real Estate Law

About United States (Module Test)

The Republic of Cyprus is the third largest and third most-populated island in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is located south of the coast of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt, and east of Greece. Its location at the crossroads of three continental zones act as a vital gateway to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

While Cyprus has a population of 1.7 million people, over 2 million tourists visit the island each year to experience this “jewel of the Mediterranean,” which boasts pristine beaches, cuisine, climate, history, and the comforts of modern technologies.

Cyprus joined the EU in 2004 and the Eurozone in 2008, giving the country a greater competitive advantage. This, in addition to its attractive tax system, legal system, the infrastructure on the island, and high quality of life it has to offer are just a few reasons why Cyprus remains a popular option for international business. International corporations with substance in Cyprus can have access to more than 2,3 billion consumers within a 4 hours flight!

TAXATION

65 Double Tax Treaties
12,5 % Corporate Tax
OECD compliant
0% Tax on Dividends
No withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties paid from Cyprus
50% of income from interest derived by a Cypriot registered company is exempt from corporate tax
Profits realised from the sale of securities are exempt from tax.
Benefit of the EU parent-subsidiary directive
Any profits arising on the transfer of assets and liabilities between companies during a reorganisation plan are tax free.
There are no inheritance, estate or other taxes on shares held in a Cyprus company
Cyprus imposes no taxes on wealth

With one of the lowest EU corporate tax rates at 12.5%, the tax system in Cyprus is one of the most attractive regimes in all of Europe. Its system is progressive, meaning that tax rates are higher based on income. Cyprus’s association to the OECD guarantees its adherence to the internationally agreed tax standards. Significant fiscal benefits exist for IP, royalties, dividends and interests and many more, all of which allow foreign investors to gain a competitive advantage on their overseas ventures.