Cyprus
Coming soonEU country with the non-dom regime: no tax on dividends and interest for up to 17 years.
Good for:EntrepreneursInvestorsFamilies
At a glance
- Income tax (top)
- 35 %
- Corporate tax
- 15 %
- Dividends & capital
- 0 %
- Foreign income
- special regime
- Minimum stay
- 60 days / year
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At a glance
Is Cyprus right for you?
Advantages
- Non-dom status: worldwide dividends and interest tax-free for up to 17 years
- €22,000 tax-free personal allowance since 2026; top rate 35 % only above €72,000
- EU membership: freedom of movement, EU banking and company law
- Tax residency possible with 60 days a year under conditions
What you should know
- Corporate tax rose from 12.5 % to 15 % on 1 January 2026
- The 60-day rule requires no other tax residency and real ties to Cyprus
Who it suits
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors
- Families
Less suited for
- Employees without company shares or capital income
- Anyone looking for a paper residence without substance
Taxes & facts
Taxes and legal facts
Facts at a glance
As of 2026- Income tax (top)
- 35 %
- Corporate tax
- 15 %
- Dividends & capital
- 0 %
- Tax-free allowance
- €22,000
- Foreign income
- special regime
- Special regime
- Non-dom status: no tax on dividends and interest for up to 17 years
- Tax residency
- 183 days, or the 60-day rule under conditions
- Wealth tax
- none
- Inheritance tax
- none
Simplified headline figures from public sources, without guarantee.
Editorial draft – being verified with local providersUpdated October 25, 2026
Sources: Sovereign Group – Cyprus tax reform 2026 · Cyprus Tax Department · UK FCDO – foreign travel advice (safety)
Living there
Living there
Healthcare
National health system (GESY) for residents plus private hospitals.
Safety
Very safe by European standards.
Cost of living
Moderate overall; rents in Limassol and Nicosia have risen strongly.
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