Cyprus-OECD Convention and protocol on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters enters into force

The French Senate, the upper chamber of parliament, gave its approval to the new income tax treaty with Cyprus on 19 February 2026. The treaty, signed on 11 December 2023, seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two

The French Council of Ministers approved the new income tax treaty with Cyprus on 28 January 2026. The treaty was signed on 11 December 2023. This treaty seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. The treaty

The Curacao–Cyprus Income Tax Treaty (2025) will enter into force starting 28 February 2026. Signed on 23 April 2025, the agreement is based on the OECD Model Tax Convention (2017 Model). The treaty applies to various taxes, including Cyprus

The Cyprus presidency presented its work programme for the first half of 2026 at the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting on 20 January, outlining its taxation priorities. The Presidency will continue efforts to combat tax

The Cyprus Tax Department has announced, on 15 January 2026, the extension of a zero value-added tax (VAT) rate on a range of essential goods for another year, covering the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. The zero VAT rate will

Cyprus has implemented a 5% VAT rate for the construction and renovation of buildings used for VAT-exempt educational purposes, covering both labour and materials under Decree No. 364/2025. This applies to public schools, registered private