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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
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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
VideoCorporate8 min read
Business Exit Planning in Cyprus: Holding Structures
Most founders think about tax when a sale is already happening. The outcome is usually decided by how the structure was set long before the buyer arrived. Here is how Cyprus holding structures support a clean exit.
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
Immigration10 min read
Cyprus Yellow Slip: EU Residency Registration Guide (2026)
The Yellow Slip is the registration certificate every EU citizen needs to live in Cyprus beyond 90 days. This guide covers eligibility, MEU forms, required documents, government fees, processing times, and the August 2026 biometric card mandate — written by an immigration lawyer handling these applications daily.
Ioannis Pitsillos·20 Nov 2024
Immigration13 min read
Moving to Cyprus from Poland: tax, residency & structuring guide 2026
Relocating from Poland to Cyprus requires coordinated planning in both jurisdictions. This guide covers Polish exit tax, deregistration, the Yellow Slip, Cyprus Non-Dom status, the revised 60-day rule and Cyprus company structuring for Polish entrepreneurs in 2026.
Evie Sophia Iordanou·19 May 2026
Tax5 min read
Cyprus 5% VAT on primary residences: 2026 amendment explained
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
Immigration9 min read
Driving licence conversion in Cyprus: 2026 guide
Most foreign residents who plan to keep driving in Cyprus eventually have to exchange their licence for a local one. Here is how the conversion works — eligibility, the 185-day residence rule, the TOM 7D application, and what slows applications down.
Nikolas Avgousti·19 May 2026
VideoImmigration15 min read
Moving to Cyprus from the United Kingdom: tax, residency & structuring guide 2026
Relocating from the United Kingdom to Cyprus requires coordinated planning in both jurisdictions. This guide covers the Statutory Residence Test, HMRC notification, split year treatment, the UK IHT tail, the Pink Slip, Cyprus Non-Dom status, the revised 60-day rule and Cyprus company structuring for British entrepreneurs in 2026.
Evie Sophia Iordanou·19 May 2026…