Curacao, Cyprus tax treaty enters force
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
See MoreCyprus Presidency outlines taxation priorities
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
See MoreCyprus extends zero VAT rate on essential goods through 2026
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
See MoreCyprus lowers VAT on educational construction, includes labour and materials
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
See MoreCyprus: MoF endorses Pillar 2 side-by-side framework
The Cyprus Minister of Finance issued a statement on 8 January 2026 regarding the Side-by-Side (SbS) arrangement for the Pillar 2 global minimum tax, recently endorsed by the BEPS Inclusive Framework. The release highlights that, under Council
See MoreCyprus extends VAT, VIES, special taxi scheme payment deadlines for second half of 2025
The Cyprus Tax Department, in an announcement on 7 January 2026, informed taxpayers that the deadline for submitting the VAT return and paying the VAT due for the period ending 30 November 2025, submitting the Recapitulative Statement (VIES) for
See MoreCyprus: Parliament passes tax reform package, introduces 120% R&D deductions
The Cyprus parliament passed a major tax reform package on 22 December 2025, introducing higher corporate taxation, expanded personal tax relief, new rules for crypto-asset income, and strengthened compliance mechanisms, alongside targeted
See MoreCyprus, Vietnam sign income tax treaty
Cyprus and Vietnam signed an income tax treaty on 15 September 2025. The Agreement aims to strengthen and further develop trade and economic relations between the two countries, ensuring fair treatment while preventing opportunities for tax
See MoreCyprus: Council of Ministers extends zero VAT rate on essential goods
The Cyprus Council of Ministers issued Decree No. 337/2025 on 21 November 2025, which extended the temporary zero VAT rate on certain essential goods through 31 December 2026. The products included under this measure are baby milk, infant
See MoreCyprus: Tax Department clarifies bilateral agreement with US for exchange of CbC reports
The Cyprus Tax Department has issued a notice, on 25 November 2025, regarding the anticipated effective date of the agreement for the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports with the US and the related local filing requirements. The Tax
See MoreCyprus extends filing deadlines for corporate and individual income tax returns for 2023, 2024
The Cyprus Tax Department, pursuant to Decisions K.D.P. 358/2025 and K.D.P. 359/2025, published an announcement on 28 November 2025 in the Official Gazette, the final deadline for the on-time submission of the company income tax return (T.F.4) and
See MoreCyprus: Tax department issues guidance on bilateral CbC reporting agreement with the US
The Cyprus Tax Department, in an announcement on 25 November 2025, clarified that all legal entities and their representatives are covered by the bilateral Competent Authority Agreement for the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports between
See MoreCyprus: Tax department clarifies VAT treatment for events combined with restaurant services
The Cyprus Tax Department issued Circular 6/2025 on 8 October 2025, clarifying the VAT treatment of events combined with catering or restaurant services. Cyprus applies a 5% reduced VAT rate to tickets for cultural events, such as performances,
See MoreCyprus: Council of Ministers approves tax reforms, includes high corporate tax
The Cyprus Council of Ministers has approved the tax reform plan after the Cyprus Tax Reform Team presented its tax proposals to key stakeholders at the Presidential Palace on 26 February 2025. The main tax measures are: Corporate tax
See MoreCyprus: Tax authorities mandate non-resident filing of tax withholding, GHS contributions via TFA system
The Department of Taxation announced that non-residents must submit the Deducted at Source (DAS) Declaration and make related payments exclusively through the TFA system. The Cyprus Tax Department announced, on 6 October 2025, detailing updated
See MoreCyprus: FY 2024 CbC report, FY 2025 CbC notification submission deadline set for December
MNE groups must submit CbC reports for the 2024 fiscal year if their year-end is 31 December 2024, as well as CbC notifications for the 2025 fiscal year if their year-end is 31 December 2025. MNE groups in Cyprus must submit country-by-country
See MoreBrazil, Cyprus consider starting tax treaty negotiations
Any resulting tax treaty will be the first such treaty between Brazil and Cyprus. Brazil and Cyprus have taken a step toward strengthening their bilateral relations by expressing mutual interest in initiating negotiations for a tax
See MoreCyprus, Vietnam to sign income tax treaty
Cyprus and Vietnam have been negotiating for an income tax treaty since 2015. Officials from Cyprus and Vietnam have agreed to sign an income tax treaty on 8 September 2025, which has been under negotiation since 2015. The latest development
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