Cyprus: Sales Taxes: VAT, GST

Purchasing property in Cyprus requires navigating complex legal procedures, regulatory requirements, and due diligence checks that protect both buyers and sellers. Understanding the conveyancing process, from initial contract preparation through title deed transfer, helps international investors and property buyers avoid common pitfalls including undisclosed mortgages, planning irregularities, and delayed title deeds.

Cyprus holding companies provide a highly tax-efficient structure for international investments structures. The jurisdiction combines an extensive participation exemption regime with zero withholding taxes on profit repatriation fully aligned with EU, OECD and BEPS regulations.

A statutory audit is a legal requirement for many Cyprus companies. But for companies with proper accounting departments, international groups with Cyprus subsidiaries, and management teams that rely on accurate...

In 2026, more business owners from Europe, the UK, Australia, Canada and the Middle East are considering Cyprus as a tax base and are relocating their operations to the island.

The Cyprus property market continues to attract both local and international buyers, whether for private use, relocation, or investment. In many cases, transactions proceed without difficulty.

An EU national, operating a successful consultancy company, sought a jurisdiction that combined tax efficiency, EU credibility, and a high quality lifestyle. With an international client base and no dependence on a physical location, Cyprus emerged as a natural choice for both business relocation and personal residency. The individual also held a personal investment portfolio which was discretionary managed by an EU Financial Institution.

A quiet revolution is taking place across the Mediterranean. As 2025 unfolds, discerning high-net-worth individuals from the UK are discovering Cyprus, not as a tax haven in the traditional sense...

The UAE's legal approach to crypto sits at the intersection of federal tax laws, financial services regulation, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.

Cyprus has been a leading jurisdiction for Trust structures for several years, benefiting from its stable government and business-friendly tax policies.