Cyprus allows 100% foreign ownership with no local partner and no minimum share capital, and incorporation can be completed remotely by Power of Attorney. Here is the document list, the timeline, the real costs and the visa question for non-EU founders.
Cyprus Company Formation for Foreigners: Can Non-EU Citizens Register a Company? Read More »
The full nexus calculation at the 2026 corporate rate: the formula, what counts as qualifying expenditure, why acquisition costs are excluded and how much they cost you, the 30% uplift and its cap, and three worked examples showing effective rates from 3% to 13%.
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How a Cyprus holding company works in 2026: the participation exemption giving 0% on qualifying dividends, 0% capital gains on share disposals, zero outbound withholding tax, the substance you must maintain post-BEPS, how Cyprus compares with the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Malta, and the step-by-step registration process.
Cyprus Holding Company: Structure, Tax Benefits and How to Set One Up (2026) Read More »
A head-to-head comparison of Cyprus non-dom and Portugal’s IFICI regime that replaced NHR in 2024: dividends, securities gains, employment income, minimum stay, crypto, duration and exit planning – with the numbers on EUR 500,000 of dividends and a EUR 1,000,000 exit.
Cyprus Non-Dom vs Portugal NHR (IFICI): Which Is Better for You in 2026? Read More »
All seven Cyprus residence routes compared – Category F, Digital Nomad, Employment and EU Blue Card, Investor 6(2), EU Long-Term Residence, Pink Slip and the EU Yellow Slip – with how each one interacts with the 60-day tax residency rule, non-dom status and the 2026 tax framework.
Cyprus Visa Types Explained 2026: Which Residence Permit Is Right for You? Read More »
Which intellectual property qualifies for the Cyprus IP Box and which does not: patents, copyrighted software, utility models, SPCs and plant variety rights are in; trademarks, brands, domain names and databases are out. With the nexus fraction and worked examples at the 2026 rate.
Cyprus IP Box Qualifying Assets: What Counts and What Does Not (2026) Read More »
The full eligibility test for Cyprus non-dom status: the domicile-of-origin rule, domicile of choice, deemed domicile at 17 years, the 2026 EUR 250,000 extension mechanism, and a four-step decision tree to check your own position before you file.
Cyprus Non-Dom Status: Who Qualifies and How to Check Your Eligibility (2026) Read More »
Everything international businesses need to form a Cyprus company in 2026: entity types, statutory requirements, the step-by-step registration process, the 15% corporate tax framework, the IP Box at roughly 3%, and the annual compliance obligations that follow.
Cyprus Company Formation: The Complete Guide for International Businesses (2026) Read More »
Dubai’s headline rate is lower. Cyprus’s effective rate, once the IP Box and non-dom status are layered in, is often better – and it comes with EU membership. The full 2026 comparison, including where Dubai genuinely wins.
Cyprus vs Dubai Company Formation: Which Jurisdiction Wins in 2026? Read More »
Article 20E introduced a flat 8% tax on crypto disposal gains from 1 January 2026. Here is what counts as a taxable event, why non-dom status does not exempt you, and what DAC8 auto-reporting means for your return.
Crypto Tax in Cyprus 2026: The Complete Guide (New 8% Law Explained) Read More »
Patents, supplementary protection certificates and orphan drug designations all qualify for the 3% effective rate. Here is how the nexus fraction handles CRO outsourcing, and how Cyprus compares to Ireland’s Knowledge Development Box.
Cyprus IP Box for Life Sciences and Pharma: Patents, Royalties and the 3% Rate (2026) Read More »
Incorporation takes 2-3 weeks on the standard track and 5-7 working days expedited. Getting fully operational – tax number, VAT, bank account – takes another 6-12 weeks. Here is the honest stage-by-stage breakdown.
Cyprus Company Formation Timeline: How Long Does It Really Take in 2026? Read More »
Cyprus is going into a tax transformation. The new tax updates affects both income tax and coprorate tax. See how your business or personal income is affected.
