Moving to Cyprus as a Business Owner in 2026: Tax, Non-Dom & Company Structure

Moving to Cyprus as a business owner

Moving to Cyprus as a business owner can provide access to an established EU jurisdiction, a competitive tax framework and an extensive professional services infrastructure. However, an effective relocation strategy rarely begins and ends with registering a Cyprus company. A business owner may be changing personal tax residence while retaining an existing foreign company, transferring […]

Cyprus Tax for Expats in 2026: Foreign Income, Non-Dom & Filing

Cyprus Tax for Expats

Cyprus continues to attract entrepreneurs, executives, investors, retirees and internationally mobile families looking for an EU base with a competitive tax framework. However, becoming resident in Cyprus does not automatically mean that all foreign income becomes exempt from tax. The outcome depends on several connected factors, including your Cyprus tax residency, the nature and source […]

International Tax Planning for Entrepreneurs: A Practical Checklist Before You Expand, Relocate or Restructure

International Tax Planning for Entrepreneurs

International business decisions rarely happen in isolation. A company incorporation, relocation, investment, holding structure, new contract, foreign asset purchase or change in management can all create tax, legal and compliance consequences across more than one jurisdiction. For entrepreneurs and business owners, this is where international tax planning becomes essential. International tax planning is not only […]

Cyprus Company Formation in 2026: Benefits, Requirements, Tax and Compliance

Cyprus Company Formation

Cyprus company formation continues to attract entrepreneurs, international businesses, investors and corporate groups looking for a recognised European base for their operations. The jurisdiction combines an established corporate framework, EU membership, an English common law-influenced legal system and a competitive tax environment. However, setting up a company in Cyprus should not be treated as a […]

Cyprus Provisional Tax 2026: Deadlines, Rates and Penalties

Cyprus Provisional Tax 2026

The first Cyprus provisional tax deadline for 2026 is approaching. Cyprus tax-resident companies and self-employed individuals expecting taxable income during the year should review their financial position and arrange the first provisional tax instalment by 31 July 2026. Provisional tax for the 2026 tax year is payable in two equal instalments. The first instalment must […]

Cyprus Rent Payment Rules from 1 July 2026: Mandatory Electronic Payments Explained

Cyprus Rent Payment Rules 2026

From 1 July 2026, rent relating to immovable property located in Cyprus must be paid exclusively through an accepted electronic payment method. The requirement was introduced under Article 48A of the Assessment and Collection of Taxes Law, Law No. 4/1978, as part of the broader Cyprus tax reform 2026. It affects landlords, tenants, companies, self-employed […]

Cyprus Personal Income Tax Return 2025: IR1 Submission Now Open

Cyprus personal income tax return 2025 ir1

The Cyprus Tax Department has announced that the electronic submission system for the Individual Income Tax Return for the 2025 tax year, commonly referred to as Form IR1 or TD1, is now available through TAXISnet. Employees, pensioners and self-employed individuals who meet the applicable income criteria should review their filing obligations and begin preparing for […]

International Tax, Legal and Business Advisory: How IBCCS TAX Supports Companies Across Jurisdictions

How to Structure International Business

International business often requires more than one isolated service. A company may need support with tax planning, company formation, accounting, compliance, corporate administration, relocation, legal documentation and banking coordination. For entrepreneurs, investors, private clients and international groups, these areas are often closely connected. Choosing a jurisdiction is not only a registration decision. It may affect […]