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Tax & Fiscal4 Sept 2026

Cyprus Property VAT: New First-Occupation Test

From 1 September 2026 Cyprus decides VAT on a building sale by first occupation, not by a five-year clock. Decrees 102/2026 and 103/2026 explained.

Tax & Fiscal31 Aug 2026

Cyprus 2025 Tax Return Deadline Moves to 31 October

Cyprus extended the 2025 personal income tax return to 31 October 2026 and the 2025 employer annual return to 30 September 2026. What each date covers.

Tax & Fiscal30 Jun 2026

Cyprus Extends 5% First-Home VAT Relief to End of 2026

Cyprus moved the transitional deadline for the old 5% reduced VAT on a first home from 15 June to 31 December 2026. Here is what changed and the new rules.

Tax & Fiscal30 Jun 2026

Cyprus Delays Tax For All (TFA): 2025 Returns Stay on TAXISnet, Rollout Pushed to 2027

Cyprus has delayed Tax For All (TFA). File your 2025 income tax return on TAXISnet this year, with TFA now expected for the 2026 returns filed in 2027.

Tax & Fiscal19 Jun 2026

Cyprus Bans Cash Rent Payments from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, all rent on Cyprus property must be paid by bank transfer or card. Cash is no longer accepted. Here is what landlords and tenants must do.

Tax & Fiscal5 Feb 2026

Cyprus Non-Dom Extension Option: Pay EUR 250,000 for 10 Extra Years

The 2026 tax reform introduced an option to extend the Cyprus non-dom SDC exemption from 17 to 27 years by paying EUR 250,000 per 5-year period.

Crypto & Fintech20 Jan 2026

Cyprus Introduces Dedicated 8% Crypto Tax Regime

As part of the 2026 tax reform, Cyprus introduced a dedicated tax regime for cryptocurrency gains with an 8% flat rate. Here is how it works and who qualifies.

Tax & Fiscal15 Jan 2026

Cyprus 2026 Tax Reform: What Actually Changed (Full Summary)

Cyprus raised corporate tax to 15% on January 1, 2026, but also abolished deemed dividends and cut SDC on dividends from 17% to 5%. Here is everything that changed.