• Representing the interests of
    CYPRUS FLAG SHIPOWNERS
    worldwide
  • Representing the interests of
    CYPRUS FLAG SHIPOWNERS
    worldwide

Latest Newsletters

CUS News Reports

CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 37 OF 2026

  • 14 September 2026
5 th September 2026 – 12 th September 2026 LOCAL NEWS 1. The Deputy Minister of Shipping pays an official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain The Deputy Minister of Shipping, Mrs. Marina Hadjimanolis, paid an official...

CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 36 OF 2026

  • 7 September 2026
29 th August 2026 – 04 th September 2026 LOCAL NEWS 1. Submission of Due Annual Reports and Corresponding Financial Statements - Extension On the 4 th September 2026, with respect to Companies, which on the 9 th...

CUS NEWS REPORT FOR WEEK 35 OF 2026

  • 31 August 2026
2 2 nd August 2026 – 28 th August 2026 LOCAL NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS 1. OFAC: Iran-related Sanctions On 24 August, OFAC issued new Iran-related sanctions targeting a broad range of entities and individuals connected to...

Latest Press Release

CYPRUS UNION OF SHIPOWNERS (CUS)

Cyprus: Sovereign EU State with Quality Registry

The Cyprus Union of Shipowners is the major representative organization of the international shipping community with vessels under the Cyprus Flag. Over the years, the Cyprus Union of Shipowners has managed to register under its membership the vast majority of the Cyprus Flag ships. The CUS provides, in all shipping related matters, a strong voice and represents the interest of its members in Cyprus, Greece, U.K. and other European countries.

“A strong voice for Cyprus Flag shipowners.”

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SHIPPING REPRESENTATION
Nationally & Internationally
02
TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION
Trade Unions & I.T.F.
03
BILATERAL LABOUR AGREEMENTS
Local Labour Unions
04
SEAFARERS PAY-SCALES
Competitive Pay-Scales

Why Cyprus?

WHY CHOOSE THE CYPRUS FLAG

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Double tax treaties
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Merchant shipping bilateral agreements
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Succession taxes
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Exit tax rules

A leading maritime cluster encompassing the full range of shipping and shipping related activities.
Strategic location with easy access to markets.
The largest ship management centre in Europe and among the top 5 in the world.
Ideal time zone for running international operations.
Business friendly common law jurisdiction.
Highly skilled and multilingual shipping workforce.
Comprehensive and favourable Tonnage Tax System, approved by the European Union, applicable to Ship Owners, Charterers and Ship managers.
Value for money professional services of excellent quality.
More than 60 Double Tax Avoidance Treaties.
Top quality public services to the shipping industry 24/7.

CUS Memberships

OUR MOTTO
Safeguard the interests
of the Cyprus Flag Shipowners
Promote
the Cyprus flag