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Courts Continue to Request Stamp Duty

Published January 8, 2026, 08:19
Courts Continue to Request Stamp Duty

Cyprus courts continue to request stamp duty, despite the existence of legislation that should have abolished this practice. The non-implementation of the law has caused confusion and dissatisfaction in the Cypriot legal community, leading the Pan Cypriot Bar Association to appeal to the Supreme Court. The issue concerns the obligation to pay stamp duty for certain court actions, a practice considered outdated and bureaucratic. Recent legislation should have abolished this obligation, but in practice, the courts still require it. The Bar Association's appeal to the Supreme Court aims to clarify the legal framework and enforce the implementation of the new legislation. The matter is expected to be heard in court soon, with the hope of a final resolution. The delay in implementing the legislation creates problems for citizens and lawyers, as they are forced to pay additional fees to complete court proceedings. This case highlights the need for faster and more effective implementation of legislation in Cyprus.