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WHY CYPRUS

An EU base with
business substance.

Cyprus combines an EU legal environment, an English-speaking professional-services market and tax-residency routes for qualifying founders.

01

15% corporate tax

The official rate for Cyprus tax-resident companies from the 2026 tax year. The effective result depends on the company’s facts.

02

Qualifying Non-Dom treatment

Eligible Cyprus tax residents may be exempt from SDC on dividends and interest, subject to the statutory conditions.

03

60-day alternative

A flexible residency path exists alongside the 183-day rule, but it includes home, presence, business or office and other conditions.

04

English Common Law influence

A familiar legal foundation for many international founders, within an EU member state.

05

Operational substance

Local premises, governance, professionals and people can support a real business presence when implemented properly.

06

Founder lifestyle

A Mediterranean base with an international community, English widely used in business and access to public and private services.

Cyprus urban and coastal business environment

Cyprus is a fit only when the legal structure matches where the founder lives and where the business is genuinely run.

15%Corporate income tax from the 2026 tax year
0%SDC on dividends for qualifying Non-Dom residents
60Minimum days under the alternative residency route
17Years Non-Dom treatment may be available
WHO IT MAY SUIT

Founders ready to build a genuine base.

  • International service, software, e-commerce or IP-led businesses
  • Founders considering Cyprus tax residency
  • Businesses able to support real management and substance
  • Owners prepared for ongoing accounting and governance
WHO SHOULD PAUSE

Not every founder needs Cyprus.

  • Anyone looking for an anonymous or paper-only company
  • Founders unable to resolve home-country tax and exit issues
  • Businesses that cannot establish credible management or operations
  • Anyone expecting a guaranteed bank account or tax outcome
International founder in Limassol's business district
DECIDE ON EVIDENCE

Test the structure before you build it.

A proper assessment should cover the current company, residence, day counts, income streams, management location, substance needs, exit-tax exposure and CFC rules.