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Cyprus Finance Minister Denies Corporate Exodus Amid Global Tax Rules

Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos dismisses claims of a corporate exodus as unfounded amid Pillar Two tax rules.

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Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos stated this week that there is no evidence that large companies are leaving the country because of the global minimum tax framework. [1] Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett presented a foreign policy platform on September 3, 2026, ahead of Israeli elections, focusing on restoring Israel's standing among US citizens and strengthening ties with Washington. [2] Cyprus is home to more than 2,000 foreign parent and subsidiary companies, with the government having no information or indication that they are preparing to leave or relocate. [3] Makis Keravnos dismissed reports of an impending corporate exodus as unfounded claims arising from isolated voices. [4] OECD Pillar Two applies only to large multinational and domestic groups with annual revenue exceeding €750 million, not to every company operating in Cyprus. [5] Bennett pledged to return to the 'octopus strategy' regarding Iran, which involves exacting a direct price from Iran rather than limiting strikes to Tehran's proxies. [6] Bennett set a red line to prevent civilian uranium enrichment on Saudi soil through diplomatic action to avoid a dangerous nuclear arms race in the region. [7] Bennett stated that President Donald Trump is the most supportive president Israel could have, but the current Israeli government lacks a partner to achieve diplomatic victories with him. [8]
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  1. Cyprus Finance Minister Makis Keravnos stated this week that there is no evidence that large companies are leaving the country because of the global minimum tax framework. · cyprus-mail.com
  2. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett presented a foreign policy platform on September 3, 2026, ahead of Israeli elections, focusing on restoring Israel's standing among US citizens and strengthening ties with Washington. · The Jerusalem Post
  3. Cyprus is home to more than 2,000 foreign parent and subsidiary companies, with the government having no information or indication that they are preparing to leave or relocate. · cyprus-mail.com
  4. Makis Keravnos dismissed reports of an impending corporate exodus as unfounded claims arising from isolated voices. · cyprus-mail.com
  5. OECD Pillar Two applies only to large multinational and domestic groups with annual revenue exceeding €750 million, not to every company operating in Cyprus. · cyprus-mail.com
  6. Bennett pledged to return to the 'octopus strategy' regarding Iran, which involves exacting a direct price from Iran rather than limiting strikes to Tehran's proxies. · The Jerusalem Post
  7. Bennett set a red line to prevent civilian uranium enrichment on Saudi soil through diplomatic action to avoid a dangerous nuclear arms race in the region. · The Jerusalem Post
  8. Bennett stated that President Donald Trump is the most supportive president Israel could have, but the current Israeli government lacks a partner to achieve diplomatic victories with him. · The Jerusalem Post
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