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Cyprus Company Compliance Calendar 2026: Every Deadline

Complete month-by-month guide to every Cyprus compliance deadline in 2026: VAT, VIES, TD603, provisional tax, HE32, PAYE, Social Insurance, UBO, AGM, and what happens if you miss them.

Updated 6 March 202610 min read

A Cyprus company with no employees, paying monthly dividends, and VAT-registered has at minimum 36+ compliance actions per year across 5 different portals. This calendar covers every deadline in 2026 — VAT, VIES, dividends, provisional tax, HE32, PAYE, Social Insurance, UBO confirmation, and more. Print it and keep it next to your calendar.

Cyprus companies face 8 mandatory annual filing deadlines — missing any one carries a minimum €50 penalty per month, rising to €500 for late company accounts.

Monthly Obligations (Recurring Every Month)

These obligations recur monthly. The specific deadline depends on the activity:

ObligationWho It Applies ToDeadlinePortal
TD603 (GESY on dividends)Companies that paid dividends last monthLast day of following monthTAXISnet
VIES declarationCompanies with EU B2B sales last month15th of following monthTFA
TF7 monthly PAYECompanies with employeesLast working day of following monthTFA
Social Insurance paymentCompanies with employeesLast working day of following monthSI Portal

Quarterly Obligations: VAT Returns

QuarterPeriodFiling and Payment Deadline
Q1 2026January – March 202610 May 2026
Q2 2026April – June 202610 August 2026
Q3 2026July – September 202610 November 2026
Q4 2026October – December 202610 February 2027

Portal: TFA — taxforall.mof.gov.cy Penalty for late return: €100 flat per return (even nil returns)

Annual Fixed Deadlines in 2026

31 January 2026

UBO register: deadline for any changes made in Q4 2025 that have not yet been updated. The general rule is 45 days from any change, so changes from mid-December 2025 may push into January 2026.

31 March 2026

Multiple obligations converge on this date:

FilingWhat It IsPortal
HE32 (FY2024)Annual Return for financial year 2024Ariadni
TD4 (FY2024)Company corporation tax return for FY2024TAXISnet (filed by auditor)
TF7 Annual (FY2024)PAYE annual summary for 2024 (extended deadline)TFA
Municipal professional taxAnnual fee to your municipalityMunicipality

For HE32 and TD4: Both require audited financial statements for FY2024. Engage your auditor in January — do not wait until March.

10 May 2026

Q1 2026 VAT return and payment — Covers January, February, March 2026. Portal: TFA. Penalty if late: €100 flat + 10% + 1.75% interest on any VAT due.

31 July 2026

Three major obligations due on the same day:

ObligationWhat It IsPortal
Provisional Tax 1st instalment50% of estimated FY2026 corporation tax at 15%TAXISnet/TFA
TD1 personal income taxPersonal income tax declaration for FY2025 (standard deadline)TAXISnet
TF7 AnnualPAYE annual summary for 2025 (standard deadline)TFA

10 August 2026

Q2 2026 VAT return and payment — Covers April, May, June 2026.

10 November 2026

Q3 2026 VAT return and payment — Covers July, August, September 2026.

1 October – 31 December 2026

UBO annual confirmation window. Log in to portal.gov.cy, verify all UBO information, and click "Confirm." Do this before 15 December to avoid year-end system congestion.

31 December 2026

Three obligations due on 31 December:

ObligationWhat It IsPortal
Provisional Tax 2nd instalment50% of estimated FY2026 corporation taxTAXISnet/TFA
UBO annual confirmation deadlineConfirm all UBO info is accurateportal.gov.cy
DDD old profits (FY2024)Deemed Dividend deadline for FY2024 profits (old rule)N/A (check with accountant)

2026 Compliance Calendar: Month by Month

January

  • Set up accounting for FY2026
  • File TD603 for December 2025 dividends (by 31 January)
  • File December 2025 VIES (by 15 January)
  • Begin collecting FY2025 documents for auditor
  • Check UBO for any changes requiring update

February

  • File January VIES by 15 February
  • File Q4 2025 VAT return by 10 February
  • File TD603 for January dividends by 28 February
  • Continue document collection for auditor

March

  • File February VIES by 15 March
  • File TD603 for February dividends by 31 March
  • 31 March: HE32 (FY2024), TD4 (FY2024), TF7 annual (FY2024)
  • Municipal professional tax due approximately 31 March

April

  • File March VIES by 15 April
  • File TD603 for March dividends by 30 April
  • Give IR63 certificates to all employees by 30 April

May

  • File April VIES by 15 May
  • 10 May: Q1 2026 VAT return and payment
  • File TD603 for April dividends by 31 May

June

  • File May VIES by 15 June
  • File TD603 for May dividends by 30 June
  • GESY on rental income (1st half) if applicable

July

  • File June VIES by 15 July
  • 31 July: Provisional Tax 1st instalment (50% of estimated 2026 tax)
  • 31 July: TD1 personal income tax (FY2025)
  • 31 July: TF7 Annual PAYE summary (FY2025)
  • File TD603 for June dividends by 31 July

August

  • File July VIES by 15 August
  • 10 August: Q2 2026 VAT return and payment
  • File TD603 for July dividends by 31 August

September

  • File August VIES by 15 September
  • File TD603 for August dividends by 30 September

October

  • File September VIES by 15 October
  • Start annual UBO confirmation (window opens 1 October)
  • File TD603 for September dividends by 31 October

November

  • File October VIES by 15 November
  • 10 November: Q3 2026 VAT return and payment
  • File TD603 for October dividends by 30 November
  • Complete UBO annual confirmation (do not wait until December)

December

  • File November VIES by 15 December
  • 31 December: Provisional Tax 2nd instalment
  • 31 December: UBO annual confirmation deadline
  • File TD603 for November dividends by 31 December
  • Begin year-end document organisation for FY2026 audit

Penalty Quick Reference

ObligationLate Penalty
VAT return (late filing)€100 flat
VAT payment (late)10% + 1.75%/year
VIES (missing)€50 per declaration
TD603 (late)€100 flat + 5%/year on GESY
Provisional tax (underestimate >25%)10% of total tax + 1.75%/year
HE32 (late)Registrar fines → possible strike-off
UBO (non-compliance)€100 day 1 + €50/day → max €5,000
PAYE (late)Fines + 1.75%/year
Social Insurance (late)3%/month

For a detailed walkthrough of what the quarterly VAT return requires, see the Cyprus VAT return guide.

Tracking this many deadlines across multiple portals is difficult without professional help. A Cyprus accountant typically manages all tax filings and deadlines as part of their annual service. Use our compliance calendar tool to get personalised deadline reminders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main Cyprus company tax deadlines in 2026?
Key 2026 deadlines: VAT returns on 10 May, 10 Aug, 10 Nov, 10 Feb; VIES on the 15th monthly; provisional tax on 31 July and 31 December; HE32 annual return by 31 March 2026 (for FY2024); UBO confirmation by 31 December 2026.
When is the HE32 annual return due for FY2024?
The HE32 for financial year 2024 (January to December 2024) is due by 31 March 2026.
When must provisional tax be paid in Cyprus in 2026?
The first provisional tax instalment (50%) is due 31 July 2026. The second instalment (50%) is due 31 December 2026. Both cover the FY2026 estimated corporation tax at 15%.
When is the UBO confirmation deadline in Cyprus?
The annual UBO confirmation via portal.gov.cy must be completed between 1 October and 31 December 2026.
Are there monthly filing obligations for Cyprus companies?
Yes. Monthly obligations include: TD603 (GESY on dividends, by end of following month), VIES (15th of following month if EU B2B sales), and PAYE TF7 (last working day of following month if employees).
What is the penalty for a late VAT return in Cyprus?
The penalty for a late VAT return is €100 flat per return, regardless of the VAT amount. Late payment also carries 10% penalty plus 1.75% annual interest.
What happens if HE32 is filed late?
Late HE32 triggers Registrar fines. Persistent non-compliance can lead to company strike-off, which is expensive and time-consuming to reverse.
Last updated: 6 March 2026. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax or legal advice. Always verify critical deadlines with a qualified ICPAC professional.