A non-EU business can become liable to register for VAT in Cyprus from its first relevant transaction. Whether it must appoint a Cyprus VAT representative depends on where it is established, what it supplies, who the customer is and whether a reverse-charge or One Stop Shop mechanism applies. Last reviewed against official Cyprus and EU...Read More

Investing in Cyprus from Germany can provide a practical EU base for regional operations, technology, professional services, e-commerce, shipping and international business. The commercial case should come first. A Cyprus company must have a genuine purpose, appropriate management, reliable accounting and sufficient substance; incorporation alone does not remove German tax obligations. Last reviewed against official...Read More

Cyprus introduced a specific tax regime for cryptoassets from 1 January 2026. A flat 8% rate can now apply to gains from disposals, but this does not mean that every form of crypto income is taxed at 8% or that Cyprus is a tax-free jurisdiction for digital assets. Mining, staking, company activities, VAT and regulatory...Read More

Buying or investing in a Cyprus company requires more than reviewing its latest financial statements. Effective transaction advisory examines the quality of earnings, working capital, tax and VAT exposure, payroll compliance, related-party balances, corporate filings and the evidence supporting management’s claims before the buyer becomes responsible for inherited risks. Last reviewed against official sources: 31...Read More

Cyprus VAT registration is not determined by annual turnover alone. A business may have to register because its taxable turnover exceeds the domestic threshold, because it expects a substantial increase within the next 30 days, or because it supplies certain services to VAT-registered customers in another EU Member State. Businesses buying goods or services across...Read More

Wer 2026 von Deutschland nach Zypern zieht, sollte nicht nur die Steuersätze vergleichen. Entscheidend sind der tatsächliche steuerliche Wohnsitz, die deutsch-zyprische Doppelbesteuerungsvereinbarung, mögliche deutsche Wegzugsfolgen, der Non-Dom-Status und die reale Geschäftsführung eines Unternehmens. Zuletzt geprüft: 13. August 2026. Dieser Beitrag dient der allgemeinen Information. Die steuerliche Behandlung hängt von den persönlichen Verhältnissen, den Einkunftsarten und...Read More

Moving from Germany to Cyprus requires more than registering a Cyprus company or spending 60 days on the island. A successful relocation must coordinate personal tax residence, German departure issues, company management, social insurance, immigration formalities and ongoing Cyprus compliance. Last reviewed: 13 August 2026. This guide is general information for entrepreneurs and internationally mobile...Read More

Cyprus changed one important condition of the 60-day tax-residence rule from 1 January 2026. The old domestic requirement that an individual must not be tax resident in another country was removed. This creates more flexibility, but it does not make dual residence, double-tax treaties or evidence requirements disappear. Last reviewed: 13 August 2026. This article...Read More

A practical guide to the Cyprus 60-day and 183-day tax residency rules, the conditions to meet, records to keep and mistakes to avoid.Read More