Vladyslav Drapii is a Partner at Legarithm. He advises international founders and companies on company formation, licensing (gaming, crypto and EMI), banking and payments, and cross-border tax structuring across multiple jurisdictions.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Law with a specialization in European Law (2019) and a Master’s degree in European Business Law (2020) from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he also qualified as an English-language translation specialist. His expertise covers EU business and economic law, regulatory compliance, and the practical aspects of structuring and licensing businesses in regulated markets.
Author's Publications
The Isle of Man Gambling License in 2026: A Complete Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
August 27, 2026
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6 min read
Isle of Man
How to Get a Crypto License in Portugal in 2026, After the MiCA Deadline
Vladyslav Drapii
August 26, 2026
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5 min read
Portugal
How to Get a Crypto License in Spain in 2026: The CASP Route
Vladyslav Drapii
August 25, 2026
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6 min read
Spain
Do You Own Exactly 25%? Under the New Rules, You’re a UBO
Vladyslav Drapii
August 24, 2026
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6 min read
EU
The EU’s New AML Watchdog Is Live: What AMLA Means in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
August 21, 2026
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6 min read
EU
7 EU AML Deadlines You Can’t Miss in 2026–2027
Vladyslav Drapii
August 20, 2026
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6 min read
EU
EU vs US Beneficial Ownership in 2026: A Widening Gap
Vladyslav Drapii
August 19, 2026
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7 min read
EU
Nominee Director Doesn’t Hide Your Ownership Anymore: Check Why
Vladyslav Drapii
August 18, 2026
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6 min read
EU
UBO Filing Rules in 2026: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Checklist
Vladyslav Drapii
August 17, 2026
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6 min read
EU
Who Can See Your UBO Data in 2026? Public vs Legitimate-Interest Access
Vladyslav Drapii
August 14, 2026
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6 min read
EU
7 Keys to a Successful EU EMI License Application in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
August 13, 2026
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7 min read
EU
EMI vs Payment Institution: Which License Does Your Business Actually Need?
Vladyslav Drapii
August 12, 2026
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7 min read
EU
EMI License in 2026: Lithuania vs Malta vs Cyprus Compared
Vladyslav Drapii
August 11, 2026
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7 min read
EU
PSD3 and the PSR: What the Final Texts Mean for EMIs and Payment Institutions
Vladyslav Drapii
August 10, 2026
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6 min read
EU
Can You Issue a Euro Stablecoin Without a Bank? The EMI Route Under MiCA
Vladyslav Drapii
August 7, 2026
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7 min read
EU
6 Steps to Protect Your Payment Firm From Bank De-risking
Vladyslav Drapii
August 6, 2026
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7 min read
EU
De-risking Myths That Cost Payment Firms Money: Debunked
Vladyslav Drapii
August 5, 2026
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7 min read
EU
The Zero-Tax Offshore Company Myth in 2026 — What’s Actually True
Vladyslav Drapii
August 4, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
In 2026, Choose Your Bank Before You Choose Your Company
Vladyslav Drapii
August 3, 2026
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6 min read
Article
How to Register a Company in Cyprus in 2026: 7 Steps
Vladyslav Drapii
July 31, 2026
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5 min read
Cyprus
Cyprus Tax Reform 2026 Is Live: What Changed on 1 January
Vladyslav Drapii
July 30, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
Free Zone vs Mainland in the UAE (2026): Which Actually Costs Less?
Vladyslav Drapii
July 29, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Is Estonia Still Worth It After the 2026 Tax and Substance Changes?
Vladyslav Drapii
July 23, 2026
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7 min read
Estonia
Bulgaria Joins the Euro: What It Means for Your EU Company in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
July 22, 2026
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6 min read
EU
Cyprus 15% vs Bulgaria 10%: Which Low-Tax EU Company Actually Costs Less?
Vladyslav Drapii
July 21, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
Estonia vs Bulgaria vs Cyprus: Where to Register Your EU Company in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
July 20, 2026
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7 min read
EU
The 5 Cheapest EU Countries to Register a Company in 2026 (Real Costs)
Vladyslav Drapii
July 18, 2026
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7 min read
EU
7 Things to Check Before You Register an EU Company in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
July 17, 2026
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7 min read
EU
The “0% Tax Estonia” Myth: What an Estonian OÜ Really Costs When You Take Profit Out
Vladyslav Drapii
July 16, 2026
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7 min read
Estonia
Nominee Directors Do Not Hide You: The Offshore Privacy Myth That Is Costing Businesses in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
July 15, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Why Multi-Layer Corporate Structures Have Become an AML Liability — How to Structure Correctly in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
July 14, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
BVI vs Cayman Islands in 2026: UBO Rules, Register Access, and Substance — A Practical Comparison
Vladyslav Drapii
July 10, 2026
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6 min read
Article
6 Corporate Structure Red Flags That Trigger Enhanced Due Diligence in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
July 8, 2026
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6 min read
Article
UBO Registration in 2026: What Every Business Owner Must Know About Cyprus, UAE, and BVI
Vladyslav Drapii
July 7, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
KUNAISA Gaming License 2026: Panama’s New iGaming Jurisdiction Explained
Vladyslav Drapii
July 6, 2026
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7 min read
Article
UAE Free Zone Comparison 2026: IFZA vs RAKEZ vs SHAMS vs Meydan
Vladyslav Drapii
July 6, 2026
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3 min read
UAE
UAE Free Zone 0% Tax 2026: Who Qualifies (QFZP) and the 30 Sep Deadline
Vladyslav Drapii
July 5, 2026
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3 min read
UAE
Tobique Gaming Licence in 2026: The Low-Cost Offshore Alternative
Vladyslav Drapii
July 4, 2026
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3 min read
Tobique
Curaçao 2026: LOK Reform, CGA Turmoil and What Operators Should Do
Vladyslav Drapii
July 4, 2026
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3 min read
Curaçao
Brazil Online Gambling Licence in 2026: Cost, Rules and Who It Is For
Vladyslav Drapii
July 3, 2026
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3 min read
Article
Anjouan Gaming License in 2026: Guide (Cost, Process, Legitimacy)
Vladyslav Drapii
July 2, 2026
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12 min read
Anjouan
Anjouan Crypto License 2026: What It Covers for Crypto Casinos – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
July 1, 2026
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5 min read
Anjouan
Cyprus Tax Residency vs Non-Dom 2026: Which Status to Choose – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 30, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
UAE Economic Substance (ESR) 2026: Filing Requirements & Deadlines
Vladyslav Drapii
June 29, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
MiCA Crypto (CASP) License 2026: Which EU Country Should You Choose?
Vladyslav Drapii
June 27, 2026
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3 min read
EU
Cyprus Crypto License 2026: CASP Registration Under MiCA
Vladyslav Drapii
June 26, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
UAE Freelance Permit vs LLC 2026: Which Fits Solo Founders
Vladyslav Drapii
June 25, 2026
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5 min read
UAE
RAKEZ Visa Quotas & Setup Costs 2026: Full Breakdown – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 24, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Cyprus Corporate Bank Account 2026: Banks That Accept Non-Residents
Vladyslav Drapii
June 23, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
IFZA License Types Explained: Trading, Service, Industrial 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 22, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
Anjouan Gaming Licence Requirements in 2026: The Complete Checklist
Vladyslav Drapii
June 20, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Cyprus VAT Registration for Non-EU Companies: 2026 Step-by-Step – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 19, 2026
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6 min read
Cyprus
UAE 9% Corporate Tax 2026: What Foreign-Owned Companies Pay – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 18, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
Cyprus Accounting Requirements 2026: What Foreign Companies Must File – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 17, 2026
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7 min read
Cyprus
Game Provider Certifications: What a B2B iGaming Studio Actually Needs
Vladyslav Drapii
June 17, 2026
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5 min read
Article
Cyprus Company Formation Cost: What to Budget in 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 16, 2026
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6 min read
Company Formation
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026? – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 15, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
Dubai Free Zone Setup Cost: Full Breakdown 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 12, 2026
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6 min read
Company Formation
Opening a Bank Account for a Cyprus Company in 2026: Options, Timeline & Requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
June 11, 2026
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13 min read
Article
Cyprus VAT on Sale of Land and Buildings: 19% Rule Explained (2024–2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
June 11, 2026
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11 min read
Article
Cyprus Offshore Company Formation in 2026: Tax Benefits, Structures & What Changed
Vladyslav Drapii
June 11, 2026
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13 min read
Article
Cyprus Company Formation: Requirements, Documents & Step-by-Step Timeline (2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
June 11, 2026
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12 min read
Article
Dubai Free Zone for iGaming Companies: Structure, Banking and Licensing – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 11, 2026
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10 min read
iGaming Licensing
Banking for iGaming Companies: What Works in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
June 10, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming Licensing
Offshore Gaming License: Choose a Jurisdiction in 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 9, 2026
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8 min read
iGaming Licensing
Curaçao iGaming License: Cost and Process 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 8, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming Licensing
How to Verify an Anjouan Gaming License 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 5, 2026
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9 min read
iGaming Licensing
Anjouan Gaming License Requirements 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 4, 2026
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8 min read
iGaming Licensing
Anjouan Gaming License Cost: Full Breakdown 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 3, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming Licensing
Anjouan Gaming License Restricted Countries 2026 – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
June 2, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming Licensing
Anjouan vs Curaçao vs Kahnawake: Gambling License Comparison (2026)
Vladyslav Drapii
May 30, 2026
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3 min read
Article
Crypto Gambling License: Best Jurisdictions for Bitcoin Casinos
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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8 min read
iGaming
Cyprus Company Registration: Complete Guide — Tax Benefits, IP Box & Non-Dom Status
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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8 min read
Cyprus
UAE Free Zone Company Formation: Complete Guide (IFZA, RAKEZ, DMCC Compared)
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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7 min read
UAE
How to Start an Online Casino: A Complete Legal & Operational Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
May 28, 2026
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7 min read
iGaming
US BOI exemption: what it means for foreign founders
Vladyslav Drapii
May 6, 2026
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6 min read
США
Why operators switch from Curacao to Anjouan
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
MICA — New Types of Cryptocurrency Licenses in the EU
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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13 min read
EU
Anjouan vs Malta vs Isle of Man: Speed, CAPEX & Audits
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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8 min read
Malta
Infrastructure rules for Anjouan: Data replication and backups
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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4 min read
Anjouan
Vanuatu and Timor Leste Gaming Licenses — What We Know
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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4 min read
Vanuatu
Antigua and Barbuda Gaming License
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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9 min read
Antigua and Barbuda
Crypto Payments in Anjouan: USDT/USDC & AML Compliance
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Curacao Gambling Regulation Overhaul — January Update
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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4 min read
Curaçao
Gambling License in Gibraltar – what you need to know
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Gibraltar
Migrating your gaming business from Curacao to Anjouan: 30-day plan
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Corporate Structure for Anjouan: IBC, Owners & Agreements
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Anjouan Operator Launch Checklist: Domains, Policies & Integrations
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Anjouan Gaming License: A Viable Alternative to Curaçao in 2026
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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14 min read
Anjouan
Payments for Anjouan Operators: Cards, APMs & Crypto
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Responsible Gaming & Marketing in Anjouan: Legal and Operational Tips
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
UAE business licenses: Types and requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
Where to Operate with an Anjouan License: Geoblock & FATF
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Anjouan Gaming vs Forex Licenses: Key Differences
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
White-label solution in Anjouan: launch without a sublicense
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
Curacao gaming license policy in 2026: full update (VIDEO)
Vladyslav Drapii
February 2, 2026
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1 min read
Curaçao
Best countries to launch a P2P exchange or platform
Vladyslav Drapii
January 22, 2026
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4 min read
UK
How to set up crypto payments for online casinos
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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11 min read
Curaçao
Why it is important to include EULA in software and games
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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6 min read
Article
How to determine the ultimate beneficiary under Ukrainian law
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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4 min read
Ukraine
When does automatic exchange of information on CRS occur?
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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2 min read
Ukraine
Cyprus Corporate Tax Rate 2026: 15% Is Now in Force — What Changed and What Stays the Same
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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11 min read
Cyprus
EMI or Bank — Where to Open an Account
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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3 min read
UAE
Handling Curaçao CGA Complaints Under the New CGA Policy
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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5 min read
Curaçao
Publishing an App on the Apple App Store: Legal Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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12 min read
Listicle
UAE’s VAT registration threshold and its impact on businesses
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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6 min read
UAE
New MGA Capital Requirements for Malta License Operators
Vladyslav Drapii
January 15, 2026
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5 min read
Malta
UAE Double Tax Treaties: 2026 Guide & US Tax Status
Vladyslav Drapii
January 14, 2026
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5 min read
UAE
Anjouan B2B License Certificate for International Providers
Vladyslav Drapii
January 8, 2026
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6 min read
Anjouan
How to Get a Gambling License in Nevis: Rules & Requirements
Vladyslav Drapii
December 30, 2025
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10 min read
Nevis
Qualifying free zone persons in the UAE
Vladyslav Drapii
December 27, 2025
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5 min read
UAE
New CGA changes: office and employment rules
Vladyslav Drapii
December 25, 2025
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4 min read
Curaçao
Curaçao Corporate Tax Rate & Territorial Tax Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
December 21, 2025
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6 min read
Curaçao
Setting Up a Holding Company in Cyprus: Legal & Tax Guide
Vladyslav Drapii
December 21, 2025
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5 min read
Cyprus
Navigating Cyprus’ VAT refund process for international businesses
Vladyslav Drapii
December 21, 2025
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6 min read
Cyprus
New CGA requirements: change of control only with regulatory approval
Vladyslav Drapii
December 21, 2025
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5 min read
Curaçao
UAE LLC vs Free Zone Company: Which to Choose in 2026? – Legarithm
Vladyslav Drapii
December 21, 2025
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10 min read
UAE