Tax treatment of rental income from online platforms (Airbnb, Booking etc.)
In Cyprus the real estate is booming. We observe a growing number of investments– especially in properties destined for rentals. When owning a rental property, it is crucial to know and understand the tax implications of rental income. The short-term rental market also experiences a significant increase. The Cyprus Tax Department recently clarified that the […]
CYPRUS PROVISIONAL TAX 2023 – final payment
Cyprus companies are required to apply a temporary tax assessment of their 2023 chargeable income under the Cyprus Income Tax Law. We would like to remind about the upcoming deadline for submission of the 2nd declaration concerning provisional tax for the year 2023. The submission of return and payment of final instalment must be settled until the 31st […]
Register of Beneficial Owners – the final electronic system
The Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property in Cyprus announced the start of the application of the final solution for the Register of Beneficial Owners from November 14, 2023. The final solution of the electronic system of the Register of Beneficial Beneficiaries is replacing the so-called “interim solution” that had been operating since March 12, […]
Increase in Social Insurance Contributions from January 2024
As per the Social Insurance Law in Cyprus, starting January 1st, 2024, both employer and employee will be required to contribute an additional 0.5% to the Social Insurance Fund. Therefore, contributions will increase from the current 8.3% to 8.8% on employees’ Insurable earnings. The rate will thereafter increase by 0,5% every five years, until it reaches 10,3%, as […]
Amendment to the Special Defence Contribution Law
Special Contribution for Defence (SDC) is dictated on income earned by Cyprus tax residents. On 9 June 2023, amendments to the Special Contribution for the Defence Law were published in the Cyprus Government Gazette amending the obligation to pay the SDC withheld on rents in two semi-annual installments instead of monthly payments. Every person who is obliged […]
Personal Tax Return 2022 – TaxisNet portal is now open
The submission of the income tax returns for individuals in Cyprus (form IR1) for the year 2022 is now available via TaxisNet portal. We would like to remind you that the deadline for the submission of the 2022 Personal tax return has been extended until 2 October 2023, as per the decree (No.183/2023) issued on 9 […]
50% Expatriate Relief on Employment Income in Cyprus – new tax incentive law now published
The amending income tax law of Article 8(23A) was published on 30 June 2023 and has a retrospective effect as from 1 January 2022. As from 1st January 2022, according to Section 8(23A) of the Cypriot Income Tax (“ILT”), 50% of the gross remuneration from first (1st) employment* exercised in Cyprus, is exempt from personal income tax. This applies […]
CYPRUS: PROVISIONAL TAX 2023
Cyprus companies are required to apply a temporary tax assessment / calculation of their 2023 chargeable income under the Cyprus Income Tax Law. The temporary tax assessment/estimation is due in two equal instalments on or before following dates: 31st of July 2023, 31st of December 2023. If provisional tax payments were made based on an incorrectly calculated […]
Tax-Free No More: Clarifying UAE’s Ground-breaking Corporate Tax Shift
A major shift is happening in UAE. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) will introduce a 9% corporation tax. We are explaining the implications of this substantial policy change. This new mandate is applicable to all business entities across the UAE, including those within onshore and Free Zone jurisdictions. Who is affected? On-shore entities, as […]
Annual Levy for the year 2023
We would like to bring to your attention that according to the Cyprus Company Law, Cap. 113 all Cyprus Companies are subject to an annual government levy of € 350 payable by 30.06.2023. Non-payment of the annual government levy will result in penalties and the de-registration (strike off) of the company from the registry of Cyprus companies. Noting […]
