Car Insurance in Cyprus for Expats: What You Need to Know (2026)
Every car used on the road in Cyprus must have at least third-party insurance from an insurer authorised to operate in Cyprus. Expats can…
Read moreBanking, tax residency, non-dom status, property taxes and managing your money as an expat in Cyprus.

Every car used on the road in Cyprus must have at least third-party insurance from an insurer authorised to operate in Cyprus. Expats can…
Read moreRent is the biggest variable in the cost of living in Cyprus. In July 2026 a one-bedroom flat averaged around €1,000–€1,100 a month in…
Read moreCyprus's tax reform, passed in December 2025, applies mostly from 1 January 2026. It raises the tax-free threshold to €22,000, adds new…
You are Cyprus tax resident for a calendar year if you spend more than 183 days in Cyprus, or if you meet the 60-day rule: at least 60…
You file a Cyprus personal tax return online, using your tax number and a Tax Department login. For the 2025 tax year the return is filed…
You get a Cyprus tax number (TIN, also called TIC) by registering online with the Tax Department through the Tax For All portal, logging…
To retire in Cyprus, EU citizens register for a yellow slip, while UK and other non-EU retirees usually apply for a one-year visitor…

Selling property in Cyprus in 2025 triggers Capital Gains Tax (CGT) at a flat 20% on the net gain, calculated after inflation indexation…

Cyprus tax residency currently rests on the 183-day rule or the 60-day rule, and non-dom status exempts dividends and interest from…

Buyers of a new primary residence in Cyprus may pay 5% VAT instead of the standard 19%, but only if they apply before taking delivery or…

Cyprus offers a 60-day tax residency option for people who spend 60 days on the island, do not spend more than 183 days in any other…

Setting up a trust in Cyprus means appointing a Cyprus-based trustee and drawing up a trust deed, and it can be combined with registering…

Non-dom status in Cyprus is a tax arrangement for new residents that can provide tax relief for up to 17 years, including exemption from…
Expats in Cyprus pay and receive money in euros, usually open a local bank account to avoid international fees, and become tax residents…