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COMPANY PROFILE

Why invest in Cyprus?

• Cyprus has sun for more than 350 days/year!

• Beautiful golden beaches with crystal blue waters

• 5th safest country in the world!• Taxation haven for offshore companies and foreign investors

• Strategic geographic location – in the middle of Europe, Asia and Africa

• European Passports and Cyprus residenceship with a minimum investment

COMPANY PROFILE

So Group – Mother company

• Owns and operates luxury beach resorts and boutique hotels in Cyprus

• The only hotels on the island accredited as ‘Best Boutique Hotels of the World’

So White Boutique Suites (5* stars)www.sowhitehotel.com

So Nice Boutique Suites (5* stars)www.sonicehotel.com

So Shine Aparthotel

Invest in Cyprus – The company

“We identify secure investments in real estate, hotel and tourism sectors for our investors . In doing so, we become their ‘right’ hand in Cyprus, undertaking the

investment process from A to Z”

The First Step

• Free private transfer from Airport• VIP accommodation in So Hotels (full refund of accommodation cost following the conclusion of an investment)

• Tour at the locations of investment• Arrangement of meetings with interested parties

• Investment advising• Concierge service for all the needs of the investor during his/her stay in Cyprus

Areas of Investment

Land Real estate

Holiday Villas Luxury Apartments Hotels Residential

Marinas Yachting

Company Divisions

Legal Financial Conceptual Design Project Management Hotel Division Holiday Rentals

Legal Division

Registration of new companies Trading name registration Land Registry Full documentation of investment requirements

Issuing of European Passports Issuing of Cyprus Residenceship

European Passport

Minimum Investment Requirement in real estate - €2 million

Fast-track process Approval of citizenship within 3 months Full documentation No language requirements

The Benefits of European Passport

Low tax rates and free trade within the EU; Unrestricted right to live, work and study in Europe;

Right to own property in an EU member state;

Strategic geographical location, forming a bridge between the EU, the Middle East, and North Africa with direct access to the Mediterranean Sea;

Safest country in the world with a population of under 5 million;

Excellent education system with a number of high standard schools and universities and first-rate healthcare;

An outstanding holiday destination.

Financial Division

Led by ex-Finance Minister of Cyprus, Mr Vasos Shiarly

o Prior to his appointment as Finance Minister, Mr Shiarly was the President of Bank of Cyprus (biggest finance institution in Cyprus)

Finance Division

Opening of Bank Accounts Advising on Tax Management Negotiations with Sellers and Finance Institutions

Feasibility Studies Governmental Connections

Conceptual Design

Led by one of the 50 Best Designers in the World – Mr Angelos Angelopoulos

Multi-award winning projects in Mykonos, Miami, New York, Bali, Cyprus and more

Presence in Andrew Martin – “International Bible of Design”

Conceptual Design Projects

Conceptual Designs Projects

Conceptual Design

Creation of Conceptual Designs for Real estate for residential and commercial use

Creating the ‘landmark’ project Adding value to real estate Design of interiors and exteriors Aligning unique design with revenue generating sources of income

Project Management Division

Implementation of conceptual design Identification of contractors and co-ordination of construction

Project supervision and quality management

Systematic on-site visits Line of communication between investor, designer and construction

Hotel Division

Hotel management Staff recruitment and trainingImplementation of procedure manualCreation of financial budgetSystematic review of financial and quality targetsManagement of hotel operationsSales & marketingCommercial agreements with tour operators and

travel agents

‘So White’ BrandFranchising

Identifying the right location world-wide Conceptual design of Luxury Residential Conceptual Design of Hotel including accommodation, F&B venues, Spa, Beach Club etc

Boutique Concept Analysis & implementation

‘Personalized’ service philosophy The ‘soft’ touches Upscale entertainment Boutique hotel management

The ‘So White’ Brand

The ‘So White’ Brand

Holiday Villas - Rentals

Long and short-term rentals Villa management Re-sale of villas and apartments Identification of the right location

Invest in Cyprus

“In the heart of the Mediterranean, and at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, Cyprus is diverse, safe, culturally rich and perfectly placed for working and travelling within and beyond the European Union. Apart from a unique holiday destination, Cyprus has become a unique location for foreign investments and developments in property and investment values”.

International Investor