This publication provides a high level overview of the tax, social security and work permit regulatory compliance requirements for expatriates engaged to work in Cyprus.
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Cyprus has established an attractive scheme for individuals considering moving to and working in Cyprus by offering significant tax deductions and exemptions on their employment income and domiciled status respectively. Any expatriate considering being a resident of Cyprus should be made aware of the three main type of taxes for individuals: Income tax, Special Defense Contribution and General Health Scheme contributions.

This guide serves merely as a welcoming introduction to the Cyprus tax system for individuals planning to live in Cyprus and so we invite you to contact Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Ltd, a member firm of Grant Thornton International to discuss in more detail your specific situation.

Links to publicationsCyprus Tax Facts 2025

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T45 - a. Cyprus Accordion block expatriate tax facts and figures
T45 - b. Cyprus Accordion block expatriate tax basis of taxation
T45 - c. Cyprus Accordion block expatriate tax other taxes
T45 - d. Cyprus Accordion block expatriate tax tax planning

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