Cyprus: Tax

Cyprus has cut its dividend tax rate from 17% to 5% starting January 2026, but the reduction applies only to profits earned from that date forward.

The governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Republic of Cyprus announced the signing of a comprehensive double taxation agreement (DTA) on 12 June aimed at eliminating double taxation on income and combating tax evasion and tax avoidance.

Cyprus has completed the technical requirements for Schengen accession, but political approval remains pending. What would membership mean for residence permits, visa issuance, and cross-border mobility—and what common misconceptions about tax residency need to be addressed before businesses and individuals plan their next move?

When a person passes away leaving assets in Cyprus, those assets cannot usually be transferred immediately to relatives or beneficiaries.

A quiet revolution is taking place across the Mediterranean. As 2025 unfolds, discerning high-net-worth individuals from the UK are discovering Cyprus, not as a tax haven in the traditional sense...

From 6 April 2025, the United Kingdom moved to abolish the long-standing non-domicile regime, replacing it with a far more limited four-year foreign income and gains (FIG) exemption.

Cyprus has cut its dividend tax rate from 17% to 5% starting January 2026, but the reduction applies only to profits earned from that date forward.

German entrepreneurs and high earners face substantial tax burdens through corporate tax, trade tax, solidarity surcharge, and dividend tax. Relocating from Germany to Cyprus presents a strategic opportunity to optimize tax obligations, but the process involves navigating complex requirements including exit tax calculations, yellow slip procedures, and Cyprus's non-dom regime. Understanding these legal and tax implications is essential for anyone considering this international move in 2026.

The governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Republic of Cyprus announced the signing of a comprehensive double taxation agreement (DTA) on 12 June aimed at eliminating double taxation on income and combating tax evasion and tax avoidance.

A Cyprus tax review is a risk-based assessment of your direct and indirect tax, compliance and resilience by the Cyprus Tax Department.

A Cyprus holding company offers founders, investors, and group owners a strategic vehicle to move profits, reinvest capital, and plan exits while minimizing tax leakage and withholding taxes.

Cyprus corporate tax changed materially on 1 January 2026. The headline change is the corporate tax rate, which rose from 12.5% to 15%. But the reform package went further, touching loss carry-forward..