Guides · Cyprus

Six guides for Cyprus-based businesses

From IP Box application to CySEC licensing, Non-Dom residency, and ATAD II — six practical guides for Cyprus tax and regulatory topics.

01IP-BOX-APPLICATION

Cyprus IP Box application — step-by-step ATAD nexus

Complete guide: qualifying IP definition, R&D expense documentation, nexus ratio calculation, TaxisNET filing.

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02CYSEC-LICENSING-GUIDE

CySEC licensing — CIF, EMI, PI application guide

Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF), Electronic Money Institution (EMI), Payment Institution (PI) — capital requirements, application timeline, compliance.

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03CYPRUS-VAT-EU

Cyprus VAT in the EU — OSS, IOSS, cross-border

Cyprus VAT registration, EU OSS/IOSS, VIES VAT validation, reverse charge for B2B services, distance sales rules.

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04NON-DOM-RESIDENCY-GUIDE

Non-Dom residency application — 60-day rule + benefits

How to obtain Cyprus Non-Domicile status: TD2001 form, 60-day rule requirements, supporting documents, ongoing obligations.

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05TONNAGE-TAX-SHIPPING

Tonnage tax regime — Cyprus shipping companies

Tonnage tax based on net tonnage, qualifying activities, election period, foreign vessel inclusion, withholding exemptions.

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06ATAD-COMPLIANCE

ATAD II compliance — Cyprus anti-tax-avoidance directive

EU ATAD II rules: hybrid mismatches, CFC rules, interest deductibility limitation, exit tax, GAAR.

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