DOING BUSINESS IN CYPRUS

Cyprus has long established itself as a thriving business hub. A solid business infrastructure, a convenient location and a favourable tax system makes the island an ideal location for doing business.

English is widely spoken and used as a main business language while the legal system is based on English Common Law which is widely recognised as a business-friendly and effective system that ensures transparency and reliability in business practices.
Its modern road network, extensive port facilities and two new international airports make travel and transport in and beyond Cyprus fast, efficient and cost-effective while its strategic positioning as a crossroad between Europe, Asia and Africa, opens doors to new markets.

Moreover, Cyprus offers an attractive and transparent tax regime, fully compliant with EU, OECD and international laws and regulations, benefitting from one of the lowest corporate tax rate in the EU amongst other benefits.

Cyprus tax system benefits

More than 60 double tax treaties

Notional interest deduction for investments into Cyprus companies

Dividend participation exemption

No succession taxes

Low corporate tax rate 12,5% on profit

Attractive IP regime

No capital gains tax (except for disposal of real estate in Cyprus or shares of company holding real estate in Cyprus to the extent gains is attributable to the real estate holding)

No withholding taxes on dividend

Personal tax exemptions for new residents and non-domiciled individual

Tonnage tax for shipping companies

Exemption on disposal of securities (e.g. shares, bonds, debentures)

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CYPRUS PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Investing in real estate allows you to obtain a Permanent Residence Permit in Cyprus.

ADVANTAGES OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT:

Issued within 2 months
Life-long validity without need for renewal
Granted to all family members
Non-residency requirement other than to visit Cyprus once every two years
Makes it possible to have a business in Cyprus and to receive shareholder dividends

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A secured annual income of €30,000, originating from abroad (€5,000 for every additional child, and €8,000 for each dependent parent)

Minimum capital of €30,000 from abroad deposited in an account in a Cyprus Bank.

Residential property of a minimum market value of €300.000 plus VAT

Clean criminal record