Cyprus Legal News and Insights

Cyprus Tax Department has issued dedicated 183-day and 60-day forms for responsible persons applying for Imaging Centre licences under Law 35(I)/2026.

A verified 2026 comparison of exit-tax and post-departure rules for ten European countries when an individual or founder moves to Cyprus.

The 31 August 2026 date is not a general employer extension. See who is covered, what remains unchanged, and the immediate employee-file action.

The Cyprus Tax Department’s current deceased-estate procedure: six-month deadline, T.F.701/T.F.702 stages, signatories, originals and submission route.

For qualifying Cyprus commercial leases signed from 1 April 2026, the lessor’s T.F.1220 non-taxation election has a 30-day control point.

A practical legal guide to Cyprus Renovate–Rent: application dates, grants, property checks, four-year affordable-rent commitment and client action.

Cyprus 5% VAT in 2026: transitional deadline, TFA pre-checks, approval certificates, mixed 5%/19% invoices and first-use rules from 1 September.

A practical Cyprus tenancy checklist for electronic rent clauses, payment instructions, account changes, evidence and existing leases after 1 July 2026.

A practical guide to ending employment in Cyprus, including statutory notice, redundancy grounds, Redundancy Fund claims, unlawful dismissal and the documents employers and employees should retain.

Winning a case does not automatically produce payment. This guide explains Cyprus enforcement measures, EU judgment documents, non-EU judgment risks and the asset information creditors should gather.

A practical 2026 checklist for Cyprus companies covering HE32 annual returns, company records, financial statements, beneficial-owner updates, annual UBO confirmation and filing controls.

Cyprus citizenship by naturalisation explained: ordinary and highly skilled residence periods, the final 12 months, Greek language, civic knowledge, evidence, fees and the end of citizenship by investment.

A current 2026 guide to Cyprus jointly owned buildings, explaining management committees, common expenses, insurance, records, arrears and owner disputes.

A 2026 legal checklist for Cyprus off-plan buyers covering land searches, developer mortgages, permits, staged payments, delays, VAT and the route to a separate title.

A practical 2026 guide to Cyprus planning permission, building permits, IPPODAMOS and the legal checks needed before renovation or a change of use.

Ten practical legal steps for checking ownership, title, encumbrances, permits, contracts, costs and completion before buying a resale property in Cyprus.

A practical guide to the Cyprus IP Box, qualifying assets, the nexus approach, the 80% deduction and why 3% is a possible result rather than an automatic rate.

A careful 2026 overview of Cyprus tax residence, non-dom, personal rates, employment reliefs, foreign pensions, corporate tax and the IP Box.

Reasoned views on the new Paphos Local Plan may be submitted only through IPPODAMOS until 18 October 2026. This guide explains the coverage, process, evidence and limits of the consultation.

Cyprus launched online residence permit renewals for five third-country-national categories on 6 July 2026. Check who can use the service, how CY Login works, and which in-person steps remain.