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Corporate Tax
4.
Cross-border treatment
4.1
On what basis are non-resident corporate entities subject to tax in your jurisdiction?
Cyprus

Answer ... Non-tax resident entities are subject to income tax in Cyprus on income from any business exercised through a permanent establishment in Cyprus and on certain income from sources within Cyprus (eg, rental income from property located in Cyprus or profits from the disposal of real estate in Cyprus).

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4.2
What withholding or excise taxes apply to payments by corporate taxpayers to non-residents?
Cyprus

Answer ... In general, Cyprus applies no withholding taxes on payments to non-residents, with the exception of income derived by non-residents from activities such as performances by public entertainers, technical assistance, oil and gas activities and film projections in Cyprus.

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4.3
Do double or multilateral tax treaties override domestic tax treatments?
Cyprus

Answer ... Yes, double or multilateral tax treaties override domestic tax treatments.

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4.4
In the absence of treaties, is there unilateral relief or credits for foreign taxes?
Cyprus

Answer ... Yes – in the absence of a treaty, Cyprus provides for a unilateral tax credit for any foreign taxes paid.

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4.5
Do inbound corporate entities obtain a step-up in asset basis for tax purposes?
Cyprus

Answer ... No.

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4.6
Are there exit taxes (for disposed-of assets or companies changing residence)?
Cyprus

Answer ... Currently there are no exit taxes for outbound entities. However, the full implementation of the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (expected by 1 January 2020) will introduce exit taxes.

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