Cyprus… More than sun, sea, and sand.
Welcome to our Cyprus Blog, your starting point for everything you want to know about this sunny island.
Whether you're looking to emigrate, invest, start a business, or simply seek tips and inspiration for your next vacation or road trip, you'll find a wealth of information about the island here.
Taxes
Cyprus offers one of the lowest tax rates in Europe. Discover how to set up your business and take advantage of tax benefits.
The die is cast: Parliament has officially approved the tax reform for 2026. The mandatory dividend distribution (DDD) is being abolished, and the tax on dividends is falling from 17% to 5%. The 0% status is retained for non-doms. Read our complete analysis of the new law here.
When you work or run a business in Cyprus, you often encounter benefits that are not paid in cash, such as a company car, free housing, school fees, or gadgets. These benefits fall under
Travel & Road Trips
From beautiful beaches to historic sites, Cyprus has it all. Get inspired by our travel tips and discover hidden gems and road trips.
A road trip through Cyprus is the best way to truly experience the island: from sun-drenched beaches to mountain villages and cultural city centers, everything is within easy reach. You combine breathtaking nature and the Mediterranean lifestyle with easy mobility, making it ideal for a road trip of 8 to 14 days. Whether you choose coastal relaxation, historical sights, or active hikes—Cyprus offers it all.
This page shows that a rental car is virtually indispensable for exploring the island properly. Taxis are more expensive and public transport is limited. You drive on the left, and as an EU citizen, you need a European driving licence, a deposit or credit card, and preferably insurance against damage. Expect budget prices starting from around €15-25 per day in the low season, and an alternative such as car sharing for short periods is also available (from around €5-8 per hour). Book well in advance, check the insurance, and make a video (360-degree tour) of the car before departure to avoid disputes afterwards.
The Notional Interest Deduction (NID) is one of Cyprus's most powerful, yet least understood, tax instruments. It allows a Cypriot company to apply a notional interest deduction
Cyprus has an attractive real estate market for expats, entrepreneurs, and investors, but the mistakes foreign buyers make are predictable and costly. This guide provides
Cyprus surprises almost every visitor. You land with the image of sun-drenched beaches and Mediterranean food in your mind, and you leave with the
Cyprus has a green travel advisory from both the Dutch and Belgian Ministries of Foreign Affairs. Crime rates are lower than the EU average, violence
Cyprus levies a one-time Capital Gains Tax (CGT) of 20%, but the scope is strictly limited to the sale of local Cypriot real estate (or shares)
The taxation of private rental income in Cyprus offers unparalleled tax leverage for real estate investors, provided it is strategically structured via Non-Dom status. Gross rental income benefits
Although Cyprus has been obliged under the European ATAD Directive since 2020 to apply an Exit Tax on unrealized capital gains upon the transfer of business assets or the tax
Cyprus maintains an extremely efficient tax climate for real estate acquisition and capital retention, primarily driven by the complete abolition of the annual property tax (IPT) in 2017. At
Cyprus offers the ultimate structure for unhindered intergenerational wealth transfer: both inheritance tax and gift tax amount to exactly 0% since their complete abolition in 2000.
The Cypriot VAT system offers significant advantages for location-independent and B2B-oriented enterprises. In addition to the relatively low standard rate of 19% and reduced rates of 9% and
Purchasing a vehicle in Cyprus (right-hand drive) immediately forces a strategic choice between private or business ownership. For a Cyprus LTD,
The EU Blue Card is the ultimate work and residence permit for highly educated non-EU professionals in Cyprus. To be eligible, a gross
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