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TaxSeptember 16, 2026
Personal Taxation in Cyprus after the 2026 Reform
Income tax, Special Defence Contribution and the non-domicile rules explained
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REAL ESTATESeptember 12, 2026
Purchasing a Property in Cyprus
The acquisition of property in Cyprus is governed by a legal system founded on English common law, imposes no material restrictions on foreign buyers, and carries transaction costs that are modest by European standards. It nonetheless requires more care than the price alone suggests. A buyer pays, in addition to the price, either VAT or transfer fees, together with legal fees and, in certain cases, Land Registry and permit charges; stamp duty was abolished on 1 January 2026. Which of the two regimes applies to a particular property is a question of law, and the difference between them can amount to tens of thousands of euros. Equally important are the matters that determine whether the buyer acquires what he has paid for: the state of the title, the planning and building permits, the capacity of the seller and the structure of the payments.
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ImmigrationSeptember 5, 2026
Permanent Residence in Cyprus for Investors
A permit for life, a home in the EU, and the tax benefits most investors overlook
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ImmigrationAugust 29, 2026
Cypriot Citizenship by Naturalisation
The residence-based framework under the Civil Registry Law, the fast track for skilled professionals, and how an applicant should prepare
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TaxAugust 22, 2026
Cyprus 60-Day Tax Residence Rule
The position from 2026: the conditions, the 2026 amendment and why a foreign tax-residence certificate is not enough.
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TaxAugust 15, 2026
The EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes
The list as revised in February 2026 and its consequences under Cyprus law
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