Monday, 3 Nov. 2025
9am - 5pm
Ktima Kousioumi, Nicosia
Monday, 3 Nov. 2025
9am - 3.30pm
Ktima Kousioumi, Nicosia
The CYVA VAT Forum 2025 will be held this year on Monday, 3 November 2025 at Ktima Kousioumi in Nicosia.
The theme of this pioneering Forum is the present and future of the largest source of revenue for the Cyprus government, Value Added Tax (VAT).
The Forum is under the auspices of the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides and will be opened by Deputy Minister to the President, Irene Piki.
The Forum will examine in depth a range of important issues that professionals in the field and the country’s policymakers need to be aware of, such as the correct implementation of European Directives and Regulations regarding VAT in Cypriot legislation, the modernization and simplification of Cypriot VAT law, how and why Cyprus should begin using the European Court of Justice for VAT matters, and much more.
The Forum is an invitation-only event and is organized by the Cyprus VAT Association (CYVA), which was founded in 2019 with the aim of providing a unified and independent voice for all professionals and businesses in Cyprus on VAT issues.
A star-studded panel from Cyprus and the EU will attend and address the Forum, including the Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the EU, Prof. Dr. Juliane Kokott, the Cypriot Vice-President of the General Court of the EU, Dr. Savvas Papasavvas, the Référendaire at the Court of Justice of the EU, Prof. Dr. David Hummel, the President of the International VAT Association, Fernando Matesanz, and more.
The Forum is reserved for CYVA members and guests only. Also invited to attend are judges of the Supreme Court, state officials, the Tax and Assistant Tax Commissioner and local government officials.
The Forum
AGENDA
in VAT Matters and as a Key Instrument for National Courts
Chair:
Demetra Constantinou
Chairwoman, CYVA / Partner, Kinanis LLC
Panel Members:
Savvas Papasavvas, Vice-President, General Court of the European Union
Prof. Dr. Juliane Kokott, Advocate General, European Court of Justice / Prof. Dr. David Hummel, Référendaire, European Court of Justice
Fernando Matesanz, President IVA, Managing Director Spanish VAT Services
Raymond Feen, Director IVA, Director ALLVAT Representative B.V.
Alexis Tsielepis
Vice-Chairman, CYVA / Managing Director, Chelco VAT Ltd
Felician Hummel
PhD Candidate, RA at the University of Leipzig
Nikolas Pavlou
Head of Integrated Tax Administration System – Tax For All, Cyprus Tax Department
Kassandra Poyiatzi
VAT Officer – ITAS Project Team, Cyprus Tax Department
Elena Matsi
Project Officer – ITAS Project Team, Cyprus Tax Department
Fernando Matesanz
President IVA, Managing Director Spanish VAT Services
Raymond Feen
Director IVA, Director ALLVAT Representative B.V.
AGENDA
in VAT Matters and as a Key Instrument for National Courts
Chair:
Demetra Constantinou
Chairwoman, CYVA / Partner, Kinanis LLC
Panel Members:
Savvas Papasavvas, Vice-President, General Court of the European Union
Prof. Dr. Juliane Kokott, Advocate General, European Court of Justice / Prof. Dr. David Hummel, Référendaire, European Court of Justice
Fernando Matesanz, President IVA, Managing Director Spanish VAT Services
Raymond Feen, Director IVA, Director ALLVAT Representative B.V.
Alexis Tsielepis
Vice-Chairman, CYVA / Managing Director, Chelco VAT Ltd
Felician Hummel
PhD Candidate, RA at the University of Leipzig
Nikolas Pavlou
Head of Integrated Tax Administration System – Tax For All, Cyprus Tax Department
Kassandra Poyiatzi
VAT Officer – ITAS Project Team, Cyprus Tax Department
Elena Matsi
Project Officer – ITAS Project Team, Cyprus Tax Department
Fernando Matesanz
President IVA, Managing Director Spanish VAT Services
Raymond Feen
Director IVA, Director ALLVAT Representative B.V.
CYVA Member?
Book your seat now!
Association Profile
The CYVA VAT Forum 2025 will be held this year on Monday, 3 November 2025 at Ktima Kousioumi in Nicosia.
The theme of this pioneering Forum is the present and future of the largest source of revenue for the Cyprus government, Value Added Tax (VAT).
The Forum will be an invitation-only event and is under the auspices of the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.
The Forum will examine in depth a range of important issues that professionals in the field and the country’s policymakers need to be aware of, such as the correct implementation of European Directives and Regulations regarding VAT in Cypriot legislation, the modernization and simplification of Cypriot VAT law, how and why Cyprus should begin using the European Court of Justice for VAT matters, and much more.
The conference is organized by the Cyprus VAT Association (CYVA), which was founded in 2019 with the aim of providing a unified and independent voice for all professionals and businesses in Cyprus on VAT issues.
A star-studded panel from Cyprus and the EU will attend and address the Forum, including the Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the EU, Prof. Dr. Juliane Kokott, the Cypriot Vice-President of the General Court of the EU, Dr. Savvas Papasavvas, the Référendaire at the Court of Justice of the EU, Prof. Dr. David Hummel, the President of the International VAT Association, Fernando Matesanz, and more.
The Forum is reserved for CYVA members and guests only. Also invited to attend are judges of the Supreme Court, state officials, the Tax and Assistant Tax Commissioner and local government officials.
CYVA Member?
Book your seat now!
GUEST SPEAKERS
Irene Piki
Deputy Minister to the President
Prof. Dr. Juliane Kokott
Advocate General European Court of Justice
Dr. Savvas Papasavvas
Vice-President, General Court of the EU
Prof. Dr. David Hummel
Référendaire, European Court of Justice
Fernando Matesanz
President of the International VAT Association
Raymond Feen
Member of the BoD of the International VAT Association
Felician Hummel
PhD Candidate RA at the University of Leipzig
Demetra Constantinou
Chairwoman, CYVA
Alexis Tsielepis
Vice-Chairman, CYVA
Nikolas Pavlou
Kassandra Poyiatzi
Elena Matsi
Cyprus Tax Department
GUEST SPEAKERS
Irene Piki
Deputy Minister to the President
Prof. Dr. Juliane Kokott
Advocate General European Court of Justice
Dr. Savvas Papasavvas
Vice-President, General Court of the EU
Prof. Dr. David Hummel
Référendaire, European Court of Justice
Fernando Matesanz
President of the International VAT Association
Raymond Feen
Member of the BoD of the International VAT Association
Felician Hummel
PhD Candidate RA at the University of Leipzig
Demetra Constantinou
Chairwoman, CYVA
Alexis Tsielepis
Vice-Chairman, CYVA
Nikolas Pavlou
Kassandra Poyiatzi
Elena Matsi
Cyprus Tax Department
THE ORGANISER
The Cyprus VAT Association (CYVA) was established in 2019 with the aim of providing a unified and independent voice to all professionals and businesses in Cyprus on Value Added Tax (VAT) matters.
Its main objectives are to promote VAT, legal and related matters with the Government, the House of Parliament and the Tax Department for the purpose of adopting and implementing them. Also, to contribute to the proper adoption of VAT European Directives and Regulations, to help modernise and simplify the Cyprus VAT legislation, and to liaise and consult with the European Commission and other international bodies on Cyprus VAT matters.
Another important purpose of the association is to educate its members, professional bodies, and state and non-governmental organisations on VAT matters and to serve and safeguard the public interest in matters of indirect taxation.
Eligible for membership with the Association are businesses in Cyprus such as law, accounting and audit firms, corporate and administrative services companies, local and international business companies, as well as self-employed persons.
THE ORGANISER
The Cyprus VAT Association (CYVA) was established in 2019 with the aim of providing a unified and independent voice to all professionals and businesses in Cyprus on Value Added Tax (VAT) matters.
Its main objectives are to promote VAT, legal and related matters with the Government, the House of Parliament and the Tax Department for the purpose of adopting and implementing them. Also, to contribute to the proper adoption of VAT European Directives and Regulations, to help modernise and simplify the Cyprus VAT legislation, and to liaise and consult with the European Commission and other international bodies on Cyprus VAT matters.
Another important purpose of the association is to educate its members, professional bodies, and state and non-governmental organisations on VAT matters and to serve and safeguard the public interest in matters of indirect taxation.
Eligible for membership with the Association are businesses in Cyprus such as law, accounting and audit firms, corporate and administrative services companies, local and international business companies, as well as self-employed persons.
SPONSORS
SPONSORS
THE VENUE
Ktima Kousioumi Oriental
Παναγία της Αγάπης 3, Πέρα χωριό Νήσου, Περιοχή Χαλεπιανές, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2572
THE VENUE
Ktima Kousioumi Oriental
Παναγία της Αγάπης 3, Πέρα χωριό Νήσου, Περιοχή Χαλεπιανές, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2572
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us for more details on the Forum.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us for more details on the Forum.
Cyprus VAT Association (CYVA)
12 Egypt Street
1097 Nicosia, Cyprus
T: +357 22 558888
F: +357 22 751474
E: [email protected]