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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Grigoris Aivazidis

Cyprus Lawyer and International Tax Adviser

Private international structuring for entrepreneurs, investors and HNWIs.

Grigoris advises on tax planning, relocation, asset protection and cross-border representation. His work brings legal analysis together with the commercial, compliance and international considerations that shape private and entrepreneurial decisions.

TAX PLANNING · RELOCATION · ASSET PROTECTION · CROSS-BORDER REPRESENTATION
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDING

Education, Professional Standing and Leadership

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Education

Undergraduate Degree

LLB in Law

Academic foundation in law and legal method, received First Honors for the last 3 years of studies and graduated with 3.9 GPA.

Postgraduate Degree

MSc in Financial Law and International Taxation

Postgraduate specialisation in financial law and international taxation graduated with Distinction.

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Professional Standing

Cyprus Lawyer

Admitted legal practitioner and licensed member of the Cyprus Bar Association.

International Tax Adviser

Advises on the legal and structural dimensions of international tax planning.

AML Compliance Officer

Professional responsibility in anti-money laundering compliance and risk-based controls.

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Corporate Leadership

FOUNDER

Trustank Corporate Services Ltd

Founder of a licensed administrative service provider supporting compliant corporate administration.

SELECTED EXPERTISE

Private and Cross-Border Counsel

Mr. Aivazidis advises international private clients, families, entrepreneurs and investors whose personal and commercial affairs connect Cyprus with wider cross-border interests.

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Cyprus Relocation Expert

Grigoris Aivazidis assists international clients and families relocating to Cyprus through coordinated residence, tax residency and non-dom planning. His work may also involve company structuring, property arrangements and the legal organisation of the client’s wider Cyprus presence.

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Wealth Protection Planning

Grigoris Aivazidis advises on lawful wealth protection and succession planning through structures such as Cyprus International Trusts, Cyprus holding companies and carefully organised ownership arrangements. Each structure is considered in light of control, governance, succession, international assets and existing legal exposure.

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International Tax Planning

Grigoris Aivazidis assists HNWIs, entrepreneurs and international private clients in organising their affairs through Cyprus tax residency, the non-dom regime and the 60-day tax residency rule. His work also covers Cyprus companies, holding structures and coordination with accountants and foreign tax advisers where several jurisdictions are involved.

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Private Corporate Advisory

Grigoris Aivazidis provides strategic legal advice and prepares legal opinions concerning commercial agreements, shareholder and director duties, corporate governance, contractual breaches and business disputes. Where litigation becomes necessary, he advises on evidence, legal strategy, interim protection and proceedings before the Cyprus courts.

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Cyprus Property Acquisition

Grigoris Aivazidis assists international clients throughout the acquisition of property in Cyprus, from introductions to established developers and property professionals to independent legal due diligence, contract negotiation and completion. His work focuses on verifying ownership, permits, encumbrances and contractual protections while safeguarding the client’s legal and financial interests.

MEMBERSHIPS

Professional Memberships

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Cyprus Bar Association

Member since 2020

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International Compliance Association

Member since 2024

PUBLIC APPOINTMENT

Criminal Investigator

Since 2020, Grigoris has served as a Criminal Investigator appointed to the Independent Authority for the Investigation of Allegations and Complaints Against the Police in Cyprus.

LANGUAGES

Languages Spoken

English
Fluent
Greek
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Coordinated Advice Across Jurisdictions

Grigoris works alongside reputable accountants, auditors, international tax advisers and lawyers in other jurisdictions. This professional network supports coordinated advice where ownership, residence, taxation, investment or representation crosses national borders.