Cyprus: Tax Department announces new payment method for defence, health contributions
The Cyprus Tax Department announced, on 26 March 2026, the introduction of a temporary change in how certain contributions are paid for the 2026 tax year. For the time being, taxpayers will make payments for the following contributions directly
See MoreCyprus: Tax Department extends income tax return deadline
The Tax Department has announced on 26 March 2026 an extension for filing certain income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. The extension applies to companies (Form T.F.4) and individuals (Form T.F.1 Log.) who are required to prepare audited or
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Cyprus sets 10-year bond yield benchmark for notional interest deduction
The Cyprus Tax Department announced, on 18 March 2026, the issuance of the 10-year government bond yield rates as of 31 December 2025 for various countries related to the Notional Interest Deduction (NID) on equity investments. These rates will
See MoreCyprus mandates new documentation requirements for cross-border payments to low-tax jurisdictions
Cyprus' Council of Ministers introduced three decrees (K.D.P. 131/2026, 132/2026, and 133/2026) to combat tax abuse involving payments to low-tax and non-cooperative jurisdictions on 13 March 2026. These measures, effective from 1 January 2026,
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France: Senate approves new income tax treaty with Cyprus
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
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France: Council of Ministers approves new income tax treaty with Cyprus
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
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Curacao, Cyprus tax treaty enters into 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
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Cyprus 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
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Cyprus, 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
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