On 22/12/2025, the House of Representatives approved a comprehensive package of tax amendments representing the most extensive reform of the Cypriot tax system in over two decades. With most measures taking effect from 01/01/2026, the reform reshapes the taxation of individuals, companies, shareholders, and real estate transactions, while significantly strengthening tax administration and enforcement. The...Read More

Changes on the applicable VAT rate relating to primary residence in Cyprus were introduced in June 2023 with Law 42(I)/2023 and in April 2024 with Law 55(I)/2024. Specifically, Law 42(I)/2023 amends the conditions for applying the reduced VAT rate of 5% to the acquisition or construction of new residences. The revised conditions are as below:...Read More

On the 22/11/2022, the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property announced that following the Directive 2018/843 of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) whereby Member States must ensure that the information on the beneficial ownership of companies incorporated within their territory should be accessible in all cases to any member of the public...Read More