Cyprus: Government approves VAT cuts, inflation relief measures
The Cyprus Council of Ministers and the Ministry of Finance announced a series of economic measures on 30 September 2026, designed to address rising prices across essential goods and services. Tax reductions on food and energy Cyprus will
See MoreCyprus tax authorities introduce zero VAT rate on essential goods through October 2027
The Cyprus Taxation Department, in a release on 2 October 2026, announced a temporary reduction in value-added tax on basic food items and staples, effective from different dates through 31 May 2027. The decision follows Decree K.D.P. 354/2026,
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Cyprus targets tax compliance with stricter enforcement, digital upgrades in 2027 state budgetÂ
The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved the Budget Bill for the year 2027 and the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) 2027-2029 on 16 September 2026. The bill details a strategic shift in government spending, highlighting increased allocations for
See MoreCyprus extends fuel tax reduction to November 2026
The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved a proposal from the Ministry of Finance on 10 September 2026 to extend the reduction in Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates on motor fuels until 30 November 2026. The reduction, which was due to expire on 17
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Cyprus tax authority extends employers 2025 PAYE filing deadline
The Cyprus Tax Commissioner has announced an extension to the annual income tax withholding deadline for employers on 16 September 2026. The new submission date for the 2025 PAYE Return is 30 November 2026. Late filing penalties Returns
See MoreCyprus publishes 2026 NID reference rate for Honduras
The Cyprus Tax Department has published the 2026 reference rate for Honduras for purposes of calculating the notional interest deduction (NID) on new equity investments. Under the NID rules, the applicable rate is based on the 10-year government
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Cyprus: Ministry of Finance consults amendments to Pillar Two taxation law
The Cyprus Ministry of Finance has opened a public consultation on 30 July 2026, on the Global Minimum Level of Taxation for Multinational Enterprise Groups and Large-Scale Domestic Groups in the Union (Amendment) Law of 2026. The amending bill
See MoreCyprus extends filing deadlines for June 2026 VAT Returns, July 2026 VIES Statements
The Cyprus Tax Department has extended the deadline for the submission of VAT returns, payment of VAT due and filing of the Recapitulative Statement (VIES) following a decision by the Commissioner of Taxation. The extension applies to: VAT
See MoreCyprus extends first provisional tax deadline
Cyprus residents and companies earning non-salary income must pay provisional tax for 2026. The first instalment is due 31 July 2026, with an extended deadline of 31 August 2026 for those using online banking. Companies and individuals reporting
See MoreCyprus aligns Pillar Two rules with latest OECD guidance
Cyprus released Decree No. 272/2026 on 26 June 2026 to incorporate OECD materials released after the country's own Pillar Two legislation took effect. The new decree recognises five key OECD documents: the January 2025 Administrative Guidance,
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EU: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus face reasoned opinions over DAC9 transposition gaps
The European Commission issued reasoned opinions to Belgium, Bulgaria, and Cyprus for failing to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2025/872 (DAC9), which establishes rules for the filing and exchange of GloBE Information Returns (top-up tax information
See MoreCyprus, Sweden sign amending protocol to tax treaty
Cyprus and Sweden signed an amending protocol to their income tax treaty on 3 July 2026 in Lefkosia, with Cyprus Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos and Swedish Ambassador Martin Hagström serving as signatories. The protocol marks the first revision
See MoreCyprus ratifies multilateral agreement on GloBE information exchange (GIR MCAA)
Cyprus has ratified the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA), with the ratification published in the Official Gazette on 26 June 2026. Having signed the agreement on 12 May 2026, Cyprus joins
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Cyprus ratifies income tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan
Cyprus has ratified the income tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan, with the ratification published in the Official Gazette on 26 June 2026. Signed on 8 June 2026, the agreement is expected to strengthen economic, trade, and investment ties between the
See MoreCyprus extends deadline for 2025 individual tax filing period
The Cyprus Tax Department announced on 18 June 2026 that it has activated the TAXISnet System for 2025 Individual Income Tax Return submissions at https://taxisnet.mof.gov.cy. Under Council of Ministers Decree K.D.P. 52/2025, employees,
See MoreCyprus extends 2025 personal income tax filing deadline
Cyprus has pushed back the filing deadline for 2025 individual income tax returns to 31 October 2026, giving taxpayers extended time to prepare and submit their annual declarations without triggering penalties. The Council of Ministers issued the
See MoreCyprus clarifies Pillar Two filing requirements for multinational groups
The Cyprus Department of Taxation has issued guidance on implementation deadlines for Law 151(I)/2024 on 15 June 2026, which enforces the OECD's global minimum taxation framework across Cyprus. The directive addresses Cypriot constituent entities
See MoreCyprus confirms Pillar Two compliance, enables centralised EU top-up tax return filing
In an announcement on 15 June 2026, Cyprus has confirmed its compliance with the EU's global minimum taxation rules under Law 151(I)/2024, following European Commission guidance issued on 29 May 2026 The Cyprus Tax Department has verified that
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