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Clear explanations of the Cyprus tax system: the 2026 reform, personal and corporate income tax, non-domiciled status, tax residency and the 60-day rule, VAT, capital gains, and international tax structuring.
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The Cyprus 60 Day Tax Residency Rule (2026 Guide)
Cyprus lets you become a tax resident while spending as little as 60 days a year on the island. The 2026 reform made the 60 day rule even more flexible: you now qualify even if you remain tax resident in another country. This guide covers the current conditions, day counting, and the Non Dom benefits.
Sergios Charalambous
Tax5 min read
How a Cyprus International Trust Protects Your Crypto
In a world where cryptocurrencies are revolutionizing finance, investors and businesses are facing increasingly complex regulatory and tax challenges, with several countries moving towards dramatic...
Sergios Charalambous·15 Nov 2024
Tax4 min read
Cryptocurrency Tax in Cyprus: Individuals & Firms
Cyprus has become an attractive destination for cryptocurrency investments, offering a favorable tax environment and low tax rates, especially for companies. As cryptocurrency usage increases...
Sergios Charalambous·12 Nov 2024
VideoTax8 min read
Cyprus vs Sweden: Tax Comparison for Founders 2026
Sweden taxes company profit at 20.6%, then taxes the dividend again. Cyprus charges 15% corporate tax and, for non-dom residents, 0% on dividends. Here is how the two compare for founders.
Sergios Charalambous·29 May 2026
VideoTax8 min read
Cyprus vs Switzerland: Tax Comparison for Founders
Switzerland's corporate tax varies by canton and dividends carry a 35% anticipatory tax. Cyprus charges 15% corporate tax and 0% withholding on dividends to non-residents. Here is the comparison for founders.
Sergios Charalambous·29 May 2026
VideoTax8 min read
Cyprus vs Spain: Tax Comparison for Founders
Running a company in Spain can mean several layers of tax on the same profit: corporate tax, dividend taxation, wealth tax and the solidarity tax. Here is how Spain and Cyprus compare for founders.
Sergios Charalambous·29 May 2026
VideoTax7 min read
Cyprus vs Bulgaria: Tax Comparison for Founders
Bulgaria's 10% corporate tax is lower than Cyprus on paper. But the real comparison goes beyond the headline rate to residency, treaties, dividends and structure. Here is how the two compare.
Sergios Charalambous·29 May 2026
VideoTax8 min read
Cyprus vs Netherlands: Tax Comparison for Founders
In the Netherlands, corporate tax and Box 2 dividend tax combine to reduce what you keep from your profit. Here is how 200,000 euros of profit is treated in the Netherlands versus Cyprus.
Sergios Charalambous·29 May 2026
VideoTax7 min read
Cyprus vs France: Tax Comparison for Founders
France taxes company profit at 25%, then applies the 30% flat tax when you distribute it. Cyprus charges 15% corporate tax and 0% on dividends for non-dom residents. Here is the comparison for founders.
Sergios Charalambous·29 May 2026
VideoTax7 min read
Structuring a Consulting Business in Cyprus
Most consultants focus on revenue. What matters is how profit is structured and taxed. Cyprus offers a framework where corporate tax, expenses and dividend treatment shape what you keep. Here is how it works.
Sergios Charalambous·29 May 2026
Tax5 min read
Cyprus 5% VAT on Primary Residences: 2026 Amendment
On 24 April 2026, Cyprus extended the transitional regime that lets some buyers claim the 5% VAT rate on a primary residence under the more generous pre-2023 rules. Here is what changed and which deadlines apply.
Maria Kokoridi·19 May 2026
Tax6 min read
UK inheritance tax for British expats in Cyprus
Many British expatriates in Cyprus assume that relocating removes them from UK inheritance tax. It does not. The 2025 long-term residence rules may keep you within scope for years after leaving the UK, even if all your Cyprus affairs are in order.
Panagiota Tsapoutshi·30 Apr 2026Tax12 min read
Cyprus tax benefits for businesses and individuals (2026)
Cyprus combines a 15% corporate tax rate, zero withholding tax on dividends, an IP Box regime taxing qualifying income at 3%, and non-dom status that exempts individuals from tax on dividends and interest. This guide breaks down every major tax benefit available in Cyprus for businesses and individuals, with comparisons to other EU countries.
Sergios Charalambous·6 Apr 202630 articles
- The Cyprus 60 Day Tax Residency Rule (2026 Guide)
- How a Cyprus International Trust Protects Your Crypto
- Cryptocurrency Tax in Cyprus: Individuals & Firms
- Cyprus vs Sweden: Tax Comparison for Founders 2026
- Cyprus vs Switzerland: Tax Comparison for Founders
- Cyprus vs Spain: Tax Comparison for Founders
- Cyprus vs Bulgaria: Tax Comparison for Founders
- Cyprus vs Netherlands: Tax Comparison for Founders
- Cyprus vs France: Tax Comparison for Founders
- Structuring a Consulting Business in Cyprus
- Cyprus 5% VAT on Primary Residences: 2026 Amendment
- UK inheritance tax for British expats in Cyprus
- Cyprus tax benefits for businesses and individuals (2026)
- Cyprus Tax Residency & Non-Dom Status (2026)
- Pensions in Cyprus: Taxation and Retirement Planning
- Cyprus IP Box: How Tech Firms Pay Just 3% Tax
- Cyprus IP Box: How Founders Get a 3% Effective Tax Rate
- Cyprus as a Holding Company Jurisdiction: Tax & Substance
- Cyprus VAT OSS Scheme: Selling B2C Across the EU
- Cyprus Tax Reform 2026: Changes for Business & Individuals
- Cyprus 5% VAT Property Reduction Cancelled
- Taxation of UK Property Income for Cyprus Tax Residents
- IP Strategies for Startups and Tech Innovators in Cyprus
- VAT in Cyprus: Rules & Practical Scenarios for Companies
- Cyprus Notional Interest Deduction (NID) for Equity
- Cyprus CFC Rules: Controlled Foreign Companies
- Trade in Cyprus: Enjoy Tax-Free Capital Gains on Securities
- Taxation of UK Pensions in Cyprus for British Retirees
- Cyprus Company Dividends: Types, Distribution, and Tax
- Rental Income Tax in Cyprus: Individuals and Companies