Switzerland-Cyprus Treaty Approved By Swiss Federal Council

14 November, 2014

The Swiss Federal Council approved the Cyprus-Switzerland Double Tax Treaty on 12 November 2014 which was signed on 25 July 2014.The treaty will now be submitted to Parliament for

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Cyprus and Iceland sign Double Taxation Agreement

14 November, 2014

The Republic of Cyprus and the Government of Iceland signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, on 13 November 2014, concerning income and capital. The agreement is based on the OECD Model Convention. By signing this agreement both countries aim

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Cyprus: Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) Plans to Implement FATCA

30 October, 2014

In against to tax evasion, member banks of the Association of Cyprus Banks (ACB) are currently in the process of implementing the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). They have expected to implement the act in the upcoming intergovernmental

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Cyprus: Finance Minister Declares State Budget Report 2015

10 October, 2014

In a comprehensive report, the Finance Ministry predicts that the economy’s prospects are expected to continue to gradually improve though substantial risks still exist, mostly related to the banking sector whose prospects are crucial to

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Treaty Between Cyprus And Norway Enters Into Force

23 September, 2014

The new Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and Norway entered into force on 8 July 2014 and its provisions will apply from 1 January 2015. Under the treaty, withholding tax on dividends is 0% if the beneficial owner is a company (other than a

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Cyprus agrees to exchange of information on tax with India

17 September, 2014

Cyprus has accepted a key condition put forward by India on effective exchange of information on tax avoiders, hoping its move, which comes amid continuing talks on amending their mutual tax treaty, will persuade India to “rescind the

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Cyprus and Guernsey Sign bilateral Double Tax Agreement

05 August, 2014

In order to avoid double taxation, Cyprus and Guernsey signed an Income and Capital Tax Treaty on 29 July 2014. The treaty will enter into force after the two countries exchange ratification instruments. Under the treaty, there is no withholding tax

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Cyprus and Switzerland Sign bilateral Double Tax Agreement

29 July, 2014

In order to avoid double taxation, Cyprus and Switzerland signed an Income and Capital Tax Treaty on 25 July 2014. The treaty will enter into force after the two countries exchange ratification instruments. Under the treaty, the following

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Cyprus signs the OECD Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters

16 July, 2014

Cyprus signed the CoE-OECD Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters and its Protocol on 10 July 2014. The Convention was developed jointly by the OECD and the Council of Europe in 1988 and amended by Protocol in 2010. The

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India: Refurbish Tax Treaty with Cyprus

16 June, 2014

India is seeking an amendment to its 1994 double tax agreement with Cyprus before the territory can be out as a notified jurisdictional area. From November 2013, the Indian Government raised powers under Section 94A of the Indian Income Tax Act

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Cyprus and UAE Tax treaty entered into force

06 June, 2014

The income tax treaty between Cyprus and UAE became effective as of 1 January 2014. The treaty was signed on April 02, 2013. Under the treaty, there is no withholding tax on interest, royalties and dividends. Capital gains from the disposal of

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Cyprus: Tax Benefits for Holding Company

06 June, 2014

Cyprus has the most favourable tax system for the companies incorporated or registered under any Cyprus law, and any foreign company which carries on business or has an office or place of business (permanent establishment) in Cyprus. Now at 12.5%

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Tax Treaty Between Cyprus And Spain Enters Into Force

05 June, 2014

The Income Tax Treaty between Cyprus and Spain entered into force on 28 May 2014 and its provisions will come into effect on 1 January 2015. Under the treaty, the following withholding taxes will apply: Dividends: 0% if the beneficial owner is a

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Cyprus – Company incorporated, but not tax resident of Cyprus

20 April, 2014

Circular 2014/3 of March 2014 gives guidance in respect of the tax return requirements in the situation where a company is incorporated in Cyprus but is not tax resident in the country. According to the Circular companies in this position must be

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Cyprus – Due date for 2012 corporate return extended

16 April, 2014

According to a recent announcement of the Inland Revenue Department in Cyprus the deadline for electronic filing of corporate tax returns for 2012 has been extended and is not fixed at 30 June

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DTA signed between Cyprus and Norway

09 March, 2014

The Government of Cyprus confirmed the signing of a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Norway on February 24,

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Cyprus – Tax guide 2014

09 March, 2014

A tax guide for 2014 has been published in Cyprus. The Tax Guide aims to provide a comprehensive introduction on the main aspects of the Cyprus Tax System for non-resident investors and corporations. The guide is of use to potential investors in

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Cyprus to cut tax appeal waiting time

09 March, 2014

Cyprus's Justice Minister has promised that a new Administrative Court due to open in September will cut the waiting time for tax appeals. Tax cases currently take two years to process in the Supreme Court, but the time required to hear a case will

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