EU and Eurozone access
Operate from an EU Member State using the euro, with access to the European single market and relevant EU frameworks.
/ CYPRUS
A strategic base for business, investment and life.
At the meeting point of Europe, Asia and Africa, Cyprus combines EU membership, a robust legal and regulatory framework, and an internationally focused professional environment.
For companies, entrepreneurs, investors and individuals, it offers a practical base from which to operate, invest and relocate.
Explore the Cyprus advantage ↓Cyprus at a glance
2004
EU Member State
2008
Eurozone member
15%
Corporate income tax
English
Widely used in business
/ WHY CYPRUS
Connected to Europe.
Open to the world.
Cyprus combines the reassurance of an EU and Eurozone jurisdiction with a strategic position in the Eastern Mediterranean. It offers a robust legal and regulatory framework, an experienced professional-services community and an environment designed for international activity.
For businesses and individuals, the advantage is not a single tax measure. It is the way location, regulation, talent, connectivity and quality of life work together.
Strategic location
A natural connection point between Europe, the Middle East, Africa and wider international markets.
Robust legal foundations
A business-friendly legal system substantially based on English common-law principles and aligned with EU regulation.
Professional expertise
A strong community of qualified accounting, audit, tax, legal and corporate professionals with international experience.
International connectivity
Modern airports, ports and digital infrastructure support cross-border business and personal mobility.
Quality of life
A safe, multicultural Mediterranean environment offering established education, healthcare and lifestyle choices.
/ TAX FRAMEWORK
Competitive, transparent and internationally aligned.
Cyprus maintains a tax system aligned with EU and international standards. Following reforms effective from 1 January 2026, the corporate income tax rate is 15%.
The value of the framework depends on applying it correctly to each client’s facts, ownership, activities and long-term objectives.
Corporate taxation
A 15% corporate income tax rate, supported by an established compliance and financial-reporting framework.
International structuring
Access to relevant EU directives and a broad network of double-tax treaties can support properly structured cross-border activity.
Exemptions and efficiencies
Qualifying dividends, gains from securities and certain cross-border payments may benefit from favourable treatment, subject to the applicable conditions.
Innovation and IP
The Cyprus IP Box can reduce the effective tax rate on qualifying IP income to as low as 3%, subject to eligibility, nexus and documentation requirements.
Tax treatment always depends on individual circumstances and current legislation. Professional assessment is essential before implementation.
/ INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
A practical base for relocation and long-term planning.
Cyprus can offer an attractive combination of tax residency options, international access and quality of life for entrepreneurs, executives, investors and their families.
Careful planning before the move helps align personal residency, business interests, income sources and ongoing compliance.
Tax residency
Advice on the 183-day and 60-day routes, including eligibility, timing, evidence and annual obligations.
Non-Dom status
Assessment and support for eligible individuals seeking the available exemptions on certain dividend and interest income.
Relocation support
Practical coordination of residency, migration, tax registration and the ongoing requirements that follow a move to Cyprus.
/ ECONOMIC SUBSTANCE
Substance protects the structure.
In today’s international tax environment, incorporation alone is not enough. Businesses must be able to demonstrate that genuine management, control and relevant activity take place in the jurisdiction where they claim tax residency.
Evidence may include locally made decisions, properly documented board meetings, suitable premises and personnel, appropriate expenditure and clear operational records.
Auditit helps clients assess gaps, build practical substance and maintain the documentation needed to support a credible and sustainable Cyprus presence.
/ HOW AUDITIT HELPS
One point of coordination, from decision to ongoing compliance.
We bring the tax, financial and practical elements together so that each decision supports the wider objective—not only the immediate transaction.
Assess
Understand the business, personal circumstances, risks and opportunities before selecting a route.
Structure
Align company formation, taxation, residency, IP and substance with commercial objectives.
Establish
Coordinate formation, registrations, relocation and implementation with trusted specialist associates where required.
Maintain
Support audit, tax compliance, corporate administration and ongoing economic-substance requirements.
/ START A CONVERSATION
Considering Cyprus?
Whether you are establishing a company, relocating, reviewing your tax position or strengthening an existing Cyprus presence, the right starting point is a clear assessment.