Cyprus: Double tax agreement with Luxembourg
The governments of Cyprus and Luxembourg have signed a convention for the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance. The agreement was signed on 8 May 2017 in
See MoreCyprus signs DTA with Barbados
On 3 May 2017, the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income between the Republic of Cyprus and Barbados was signed in London. The text of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
See MoreCyprus extends deadline for the submission of personal tax returns for 2016
The tax department of Cyprus has approved an extension of the deadline for filing tax returns for the tax on personal income for the year 2016 (Form TD 1) in paper and electronic formats. In paper form, deadline for submission of tax returns
See MoreCyprus: Tax department announced the decree for the automatic exchange of CbC reports
With reference to decree issued by the Ministry of Finance on 30 December 2016, the tax department of Cyprus has recently published an announcement regarding that decree for the automatic exchange of country by country reports. The deadline for
See MoreCyprus: Council of Ministers approves Multilateral Instrument signing to OECD
According to a press release issued by the Finance Ministry, the signing of the “Multilateral Instrument” has been approved by the Council of Ministers on April 5, 2017. Therefore, Cyprus is going to sign the ‘Multilateral Convention to
See MoreDTA between Cyprus and Jersey entered into force
The income tax treaty between Cyprus and Jersey entered into force on 17 February 2017. The treaty was signed on 11 July 2016. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2018. The treaty generally follows the OECD Model. Under the treaty, there
See MoreDTA between Cyprus and Iran entered into force
The income tax treaty between Cyprus and Iran entered into force on 5 March 2017. The treaty was signed on 4 August 2015. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2018. Under the treaty, the withholding tax on dividends is 5% if the beneficial
See MoreCyprus: Cyprus: Tax Authority abolishes minimum margins on loans effective from 1 July 2017
The Cypriot Tax Authorities (CTA) has announced their intention of withdrawing the Minimum Margin scheme (the MMS) with effect 1 July 2017. It is being reminded that in accordance with Article 33 of the Cyprus Income Tax Law, all transactions
See MoreIndia and Cyprus Income tax treaty renegotiated
The Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and India signed on 18 November 2016, have become available the treaty’s details. Both countries generally provide for the credit method to avoid double taxation. This treaty gives the following withholding tax
See MoreCyprus: Tax department issues guidance relating to exchange of information with Austria
Recently the Cyprus tax department issued a guidance which is related to the exchange of information with Austria under Directive 2014/107/EU on mandatory automatic exchange of information along with Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) based
See MoreCyprus: Parliament approves a bill for the payment of overdue taxes by monthly instalments
The Cyprus Parliament has recently approved and voted the bill proposed by parliamentary parties which regulates the payment of overdue taxes in various monthly instalments. Overdue debts under €100,000 can be paid in 54 monthly instalments
See MoreIran ratifies the income tax treaty with Cyprus
The President of Iran signed a law, on 3 January 2017, ratifying the Cyprus - Iran Income Tax Treaty (2015). The treaty was signed on 4 August 2015. The DTT is based on the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital of 2010 (the “OECD
See MoreCyprus: Tax incentives for investors in small and medium sized innovative enterprises
The Cyprus parliament has recently approved an amendment law in relation to the tax relief for investors in qualifying small and medium-sized innovative enterprises which is entered into force on 1 January 2017. According to approved law which adds
See MoreCyprus-India tax treaty entered into force
The Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and India entered into force on 16 December 2016. The agreement was signed in November 18, 2015. The treaty generally applies from 1 January 2017 for Cyprus and from 1 April 2017 for
See MoreCyprus: Tax department implemented electronic submission of VAT returns process
The Cyprus Tax Department has announced that it has completed implementation of the electronic registration system in the online TAXISnet service for electronic submission of VAT returns and the VIES summary table. Taxpayers are recommended to use
See MoreCyprus: Tax department issued a circular on provisional tax payment
The tax department of Cyprus has recently issued a circular on provisional tax payment. The department clarified that companies and self-employed individuals whose income is not subject to tax withholding by the employer are required to pay the
See MoreCyprus: Tax authority published circular on transfer pricing adjustment
The Cyprus Tax Department on 24 November 2016 issued Circular 2016/15 clarifying the application of article 33 of the Income Tax Law. Article 33 allows the tax authorities to adjust transactions between related parties on terms which, in the opinion
See MoreCyprus: Parliament approved budget for 2017
Cyprus' parliament has approved the state budget for 2017 with 28 votes in favour and 25 against on 7 December 2016. The budget provides for revenues estimated to reach EUR 6.96 billion, up 1.1% from the previous year, and EUR 7.06 billion in
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