Comprehensive Tax Planning and Payroll Management for Cyprus Businesses
Book a Free ConsultationCyprus has one of the best tax regimes in the EU. The corporate tax rate is just 12.5%. There are over 65 double tax treaties. The IP Box regime, notional interest deduction, and participation exemption offer further savings. But getting the most from these advantages requires expert guidance. We handle your tax planning, payroll, and compliance — so you benefit fully while staying on the right side of the rules.
Cyprus tax law covers corporate tax, personal income tax, VAT, social insurance, and special defence contribution. Each has its own rules, deadlines, and filing requirements. Missing any of them leads to penalties. We manage it all. We plan your corporate tax structure, process monthly payroll, file VAT returns, and handle social insurance contributions. We also advise on transfer pricing, tax residency, and incentive applications like the IP Box regime. For international businesses, we ensure compliance with CRS, FATCA, and DAC6 reporting. One team, one point of contact — covering every tax obligation your Cyprus business has.
12.5% corporate tax rate, one of the lowest in the EU, combined with no withholding taxes on dividend payments to non-residents and extensive double tax treaty network.
Effective 2.5% tax rate on qualifying intellectual property income through 80% exemption, making Cyprus ideal for IP holding and licensing structures.
Dividends received from subsidiaries and capital gains from sale of shares are fully exempt from tax, enabling tax-efficient group structures and exits.
Individuals can qualify for non-domiciled status, exempting them from special defence contribution on dividends, interest, and rental income for 17 years.
Strategic tax planning for Cyprus companies including group restructuring, IP migration, holding company structures, and utilization of tax incentives.
Personal income tax planning for directors and employees, non-dom status applications, tax residency planning, and compliance with Cyprus tax obligations.
Cyprus VAT registration, quarterly VAT return preparation and filing, VIES reporting, and advisory on VAT treatment of cross-border transactions.
Complete monthly payroll processing including salary calculations, PAYE withholding, social insurance contributions, and electronic payslip distribution.
Registration and ongoing compliance with Cyprus Social Insurance Fund, including monthly contributions (8.3% employer, 8.3% employee, 4.7% self-employed).
Preparation and electronic filing of corporate tax returns (IR4), personal tax returns (IR1), and all supporting schedules and computations.
Transfer pricing documentation, intercompany agreements, benchmarking studies, and compliance with OECD guidelines and Cyprus transfer pricing requirements.
Applications for IP Box regime, notional interest deduction, R&D incentives, and other Cyprus tax incentives to minimize effective tax rate.
We analyze your business structure, operations, and objectives to design optimal tax-efficient arrangements compliant with Cyprus and international tax laws.
Registration with Tax Department, VAT registration if required, social insurance registration, and setup of payroll systems and tax compliance calendars.
Monthly payroll processing, social insurance calculations and payments, PAYE withholding, and preparation of payslips and statutory reports.
Preparation and filing of corporate tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns, transfer pricing documentation, and coordination with auditors.
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Contact UsTotal employment cost includes gross salary plus employer contributions: 8.3% social insurance, 2% cohesion fund, 1.2% redundancy fund, 0.5% training levy, 8% holiday fund, and 8% provident fund (if applicable). For a €50,000 annual salary, total employer cost is approximately €59,000. Employees pay 8.3% social insurance plus special defence contribution on certain income.

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