Use this skill whenever asked about Cyprus personal income tax for self-employed individuals or employees. Trigger on phrases like "how much tax do I pay in Cyprus", "TD1", "IR1", "income tax return Cyprus", "allowable deductions", "Social Insurance", "GHS", "GESY", "provisional tax", "temporary tax", "chargeable income", "non-dom", "Special Defence Contribution", "SDC", "50% expat exemption", "183-day rule", "60-day rule", "self-employed tax Cyprus", or any question about filing or computing income tax for a self-employed individual or employee in Cyprus. Also trigger when preparing or reviewing a TD1/IR1 return, computing deductible expenses, advising on provisional (temporary) tax instalments, or assessing tax residency under the 183-day or 60-day rule. This skill covers PIT rate bands (2025 and the 2026 reform), Social Insurance and GHS/GESY contributions, employer-only funds, the 1/5 deductions cap, expat exemptions, SDC for domiciled residents, penalties, and interaction with VAT and social insurance. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any Cyprus income tax work.
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PIT band 1 rate (2025)
0%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus; Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002)
PIT band 1 income range (2025)
EUR 0 -- 19,500PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 2 rate (2025)
20%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 2 income range (2025)
EUR 19,501 -- 28,000PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 2 cumulative tax at top (2025)
EUR 1,700PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 3 rate (2025)
25%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 3 income range (2025)
EUR 28,001 -- 36,300PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 3 cumulative tax at top (2025)
EUR 3,775PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 4 rate (2025)
30%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
Reviewed against the cited tax authorities by Christos Thoma on 2026-06-12. Items flagged for further clarification are tracked separately and excluded here. This block is generated from verified skill_facts — edit the facts, not the prose.
Section 1 -- Quick Reference
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Section 1 -- Quick Reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus) |
| Tax | Personal Income Tax (Φόρος Εισοδήματος) |
| Currency | EUR only |
| Tax year | Calendar year (1 January -- 31 December) |
| Primary legislation | Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002, as amended) |
| Supporting legislation | Special Contribution for the Defence Law (Law 117(I)/2002); General Healthcare System Law (Law 89(I)/2001); Social Insurance Law (Law 59(I)/2010) |
| Tax authority | Cyprus Tax Department (Τμήμα Φορολογίας), Ministry of Finance |
| Social insurance authority | Social Insurance Services, Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance (mlsi.gov.cy) |
| Filing portal | TAXISnet (taxisnet.mof.gov.cy); migrating to Tax For All (TFA, tfa.mof.gov.cy) from tax year 2026 |
| Filing deadline (TD1/IR1, employees/individuals) | 31 July of the following year (tax year 2025 -> 31 July 2026, extensions common) (Source: SPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy) |
| Validated by | Pending -- requires sign-off by a Cyprus-licensed accountant |
| Validation date | Verified by Christos Thoma (ACA (ICAEW)) on 2026-06-10 |
| Skill version | 0.1 |
Tax Rate Brackets -- 2025 (PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus Individual Taxes on personal income.)
| Taxable Income (EUR) | Rate | Cumulative Tax at Top |
|---|---|---|
| 0 -- 19,500 | 0% | EUR 0 |
| 19,501 -- 28,000 | 20% | EUR 1,700 |
| 28,001 -- 36,300 | 25% | EUR 3,775 |
| 36,301 -- 60,000 | 30% | EUR 10,885 |
| 60,001+ | 35% | -- |
Cyprus has no separate personal allowance -- the 0% band IS the tax-free threshold. There is a single rate table; marital status does NOT change the PIT bands (unlike Malta).
Tax Rate Brackets -- 2026 Reform (PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com)
| Taxable Income (EUR) | Rate | Cumulative Tax at Top |
|---|---|---|
| 0 -- 22,000 | 0% | EUR 0 |
| 22,001 -- 32,000 | 20% | EUR 2,000 |
| 32,001 -- 42,000 | 25% | EUR 4,500 |
| 42,001 -- 72,000 | 30% | EUR 13,500 |
| 72,001+ | 35% | -- |
Apply ONLY to income arising from 1 Jan 2026 onward. For tax year 2025, use the 2025 table above.
Social Insurance and GHS Contribution Rates -- 2025 (KPMG Cyprus; PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries; Social Insurance Services.)
| Contribution | Employee | Employer | Self-employed | Base / Ceiling (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance Fund | 8.8% | 8.8% | 16.6% | Insurable earnings capped at EUR 66,612/year (EUR 5,551/month, EUR 1,281/week) |
| General Healthcare System (GHS/GESY) | 2.65% | 2.90% | 4.00% | Capped at EUR 180,000/year total income |
| Social Cohesion Fund (employer only) | -- | 2.0% | -- | Total emoluments -- NO ceiling (uncapped) |
| Redundancy Fund (employer only) | -- | 1.2% | -- | Capped at EUR 66,612/year |
| HRD / Industrial Training Fund (employer only) | -- | 0.5% | -- | Capped at EUR 66,612/year |
| Central Holiday Fund (employer, unless exempt) | -- | 8.0% | -- | Capped at EUR 66,612/year |
Component check -- Employee column: Social Insurance 8.8% + GHS 2.65% = 11.45% total employee deduction (SI capped at EUR 66,612; GHS capped at EUR 180,000).
Component check -- Employer column (capped funds, excl. Holiday Fund): SI 8.8% + GHS 2.90% + Redundancy 1.2% + HRD 0.5% = 13.4%, PLUS Social Cohesion 2.0% uncapped. Including the Central Holiday Fund 8.0% (unless exempt): 13.4% + 8.0% = 21.4% on capped earnings, plus 2.0% uncapped cohesion.
Component check -- Self-employed column: Social Insurance 16.6% + GHS 4.00% = 20.6% total (SI on deemed/notional minimum insurable income per occupational category, max EUR 66,612; GHS on income capped at EUR 180,000).
The 8.8%/8.8% Social Insurance rate was fixed from 1 Jan 2024 for five years (previously 8.3%). Source: KPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services.
Special Defence Contribution (SDC) -- 2025 (PwC; Constantinos Markou & Co)
| Income type | SDC rate (2025) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends | 17% | From 1 Jan 2026 reduced to 5% (Source: PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com) |
| Interest | 17% | Reduced effective 3% where total annual income <= EUR 12,000 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm exact SDC interest reduced-rate mechanics against the SDC Law] |
| Rent | 3% on 75% of gross (effective 2.25%) | SDC on rent abolished from 1 Jan 2026 (Source: PwC; ATCA) |
SDC applies ONLY to individuals who are Cyprus tax resident AND domiciled. Non-domiciled residents are exempt. Source: PwC; Constantinos Markou & Co.
Conservative Defaults
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Unknown tax year | 2025 bands and rates; only apply 2026 bands to income arising on/after 1 Jan 2026 |
| Unknown residency | Treat as Cyprus tax resident only if >183 days OR 60-day rule met; otherwise STOP and confirm |
| Unknown domicile status | Treat as Cyprus-domiciled (SDC applies) -- non-dom is a fact requiring the 17-of-20-year test |
| Unknown business-use % (vehicle, phone, home) | 0% deduction |
| Unknown expense category | Not deductible |
| Unknown self-employed insurable income | Use deemed/notional minimum insurable income for the occupational category |
| Unknown VAT registration | Treat as registered if turnover > EUR 15,600 (compulsory threshold) |
| Unknown whether expense is entertainment/private | Not deductible |
Minimum viable -- bank statement for the full tax year in CSV, PDF, or pasted text, plus confirmation of (1) Cyprus tax residency (183-day or 60-day rule), (2) domicile status (domiciled vs non-dom, affects SDC), and (3) employment status (employee under PAYE, self-employed, or both).
Recommended -- all sales invoices, purchase invoices/receipts, Social Insurance and GHS payment records, prior year TD1/IR1 or tax assessment, VAT registration status, occupational category (for self-employed insurable income).
Ideal -- complete income and expenditure account, asset register with capital allowances schedule, provisional (temporary) tax payment confirmations, employment income / TD63 emoluments certificates, audited accounts (if annual income > EUR 120,000 from trade/business, rents, dividends, interest, royalties or trading goodwill, from 2026), evidence supporting any expat exemption claim.
Refusal if minimum is missing -- SOFT WARN. No bank statement at all = hard stop. Bank statement without invoices = proceed with reviewer warning: "This TD1/IR1 was produced from bank statement alone. The reviewer must verify that all deductions claimed are supported by valid documentation and that the wholly-and-exclusively test is met, and must confirm residency and domicile status."
This is the deterministic pre-classifier. When a bank statement transaction matches a pattern below, apply the treatment directly. Do not second-guess. If none match, fall through to Tier 1 rules in Section 5.
How to read this table. Match by case-insensitive substring on the counterparty name or description as it appears in the bank statement. Greek/transliterated terms are included because Cyprus statements often appear in Greek or mixed Greek/English. If multiple patterns match, use the most specific. If none match, fall through to Tier 1 rules.
3.1 Income Patterns (Credits on Bank Statement)
| Pattern | Line | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client name + TRANSFER, DEPOSIT, EMBASMA, PAYMENT | Self-employment income | Business income | If VAT-registered, extract net (excl. 19% VAT) |
| FEES, PROFESSIONAL FEES, CONSULTANCY, AMOIVI | Self-employment income | Business income | Professional fees -- typical for self-employed |
| STRIPE PAYOUT, STRIPE TRANSFER | Self-employment income | Business income | Platform payout -- match to underlying invoices |
| PAYPAL PAYOUT, PAYPAL TRANSFER | Self-employment income | Business income | Platform payout -- verify against invoices |
| WISE PAYOUT, REVOLUT PAYOUT | Self-employment income | Business income | Check if business or personal |
| UPWORK, FIVERR, TOPTAL | Self-employment income | Business income | Freelance platform -- net of commission |
| MISTHOS, SALARY, PAYROLL, EMPLOYER [name] | Employment income (PAYE) | Employment income | NOT self-employment -- emoluments under PAYE |
| ENOIKIO, RENT RECEIVED | Rental income | Rental income | Subject to PIT (+ SDC if domiciled) -- see 5.3 |
| TOKOS, INTEREST RECEIVED | Investment income | EXEMPT from PIT | Taxed under SDC if domiciled, otherwise nil |
| MERISMA, DIVIDEND | Investment income | EXEMPT from PIT | Taxed under SDC if domiciled, otherwise nil |
| TAX REFUND, EPISTROFI FOROU | EXCLUDE | Not income | Tax refund from prior year |
| GOVERNMENT GRANT, EPIDOMA | Check nature | Capital grants EXCLUDE; revenue grants = income | Confirm grant nature |
3.2 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Fully Deductible (Self-Employment)
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE RENT, ENOIKIO GRAFEIOU | Office rent | Deductible | Dedicated business premises |
| PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY, PI INSURANCE | Professional insurance | Deductible | |
| ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, BOOKKEEP, LOGISTIS | Accountancy/audit fees | Deductible | |
| LAWYER, LEGAL, DIKIGOROS (business) | Legal fees | Deductible | Must be business-related |
| STATIONERY, OFFICE SUPPLIES | Office supplies | Deductible | |
| MARKETING, GOOGLE ADS, META ADS, FACEBOOK ADS | Marketing/advertising | Deductible | |
| TRAINING, CPD, COURSE, SEMINAR, CONFERENCE | Training/CPD | Deductible | Must relate to current business |
| PROFESSIONAL BODY, ICPAC SUBSCRIPTION | Professional subscriptions | Deductible | |
| BANK CHARGE, MAINTENANCE FEE, SPEXODA | Bank charges | Deductible | Business account only |
| STRIPE FEE, PAYPAL FEE, TRANSACTION FEE | Payment processing fees | Deductible | |
| DOMAIN, HOSTING, CLOUDFLARE, AWS | IT infrastructure | Deductible | If capital, use capital allowances |
3.3 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- SaaS and Software
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE WORKSPACE, MICROSOFT 365, OFFICE 365 | Software subscription | Deductible | Recurring subscription = operating expense |
| ADOBE, CANVA, FIGMA, NOTION, SLACK, ZOOM | Software subscription | Deductible | |
| ANTHROPIC, OPENAI, GITHUB, ATLASSIAN, DROPBOX | Software subscription | Deductible | |
| SOFTWARE LICENCE (perpetual, high value) | Capital item | Capital allowance | Capitalise per wear-and-tear schedule |
3.4 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Utilities (may need apportionment)
| Pattern | Category | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAC, AHK, ELECTRICITY, ILEKTRISMOS | Electricity | T2 if home office | 100% if dedicated office; proportional if home |
| WATER BOARD, YDREFSI | Water | T2 if home office | Proportional if home |
| CYTA, PRIMETEL, EPIC, CABLENET | Telecoms/broadband | T2 | Business use portion only; default 0% if mixed |
3.5 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Travel
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYANAIR, WIZZ AIR, AEGEAN, CYPRUS AIRWAYS, EASYJET | Flights | Deductible if business travel | Must be wholly business purpose |
| HOTEL, BOOKING.COM, AIRBNB | Accommodation | Deductible if business travel | |
| BOLT, TAXI, UBER | Local transport | Deductible if business purpose | |
| FUEL, PETROLINA, EKO, PETROL | Vehicle fuel | T2 -- business % only | Requires mileage log |
| PARKING | Parking | T2 -- business % only |
3.6 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- NOT Deductible
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESTAURANT, DINNER, LUNCH, ENTERTAINMENT, CLIENT MEAL | Entertainment | NOT deductible | Private/non-business |
| PERSONAL, GROCERIES, SUPERMARKET, ALPHAMEGA, LIDL | Personal expenses | NOT deductible | Private living costs |
| FINE, PENALTY, PROSTIMO, PARKING FINE | Fines/penalties | NOT deductible | Public policy |
| INCOME TAX, FOROS, TAX PAYMENT | Tax payments | NOT deductible | Income tax cannot reduce income |
| DRAWINGS, PERSONAL WITHDRAWAL, ATM (personal) | Drawings | NOT deductible | Not an expense |
3.7 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Capital Items (Capital Allowances)
| Pattern | Category | Annual Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAPTOP, COMPUTER, MACBOOK, DESKTOP | Computer hardware | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm exact wear-and-tear rate] | Capital allowance, not expense |
| PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER | Office equipment | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] | Capital allowance |
| FURNITURE, DESK, CHAIR | Furniture/fittings | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] | Capital allowance |
| VEHICLE, CAR (business) | Motor vehicle | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] | Business % only |
3.8 Exclusions, Social Insurance, and Tax Credits (Neither Income nor Expense)
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL TRANSFER, OWN ACCOUNT, BETWEEN ACCOUNTS | EXCLUDE | Own-account transfer |
| LOAN REPAYMENT, PERSONAL LOAN | EXCLUDE | Loan principal movement |
| SOCIAL INSURANCE, KOINONIKES ASFALISEIS | Deduction (within 1/5 cap) | Deductible against chargeable income, NOT a business expense |
| GHS, GESY, GENIKO SYSTIMA YGEIAS | Deduction (within 1/5 cap) | Deductible against chargeable income |
| VAT PAYMENT, FPA | EXCLUDE | VAT liability payment, not expense |
| PROVISIONAL TAX, TEMPORARY TAX, PROSORINI FORO | Credit against final liability | Not an expense |
3.9 Cyprus Banks -- Statement Format Reference
| Bank | Common Patterns | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Cyprus | EMBASMA, METAFORA, CHREOSI, KARTA | PDF/CSV; often Greek + English; date DD/MM/YYYY |
| Hellenic Bank | PAYMENT, TRANSFER, DD, FEE | PDF/CSV; counterparty in description |
| Eurobank Cyprus | TRANSFER, DIRECT DEBIT, CHARGE | PDF; private/business |
| Astrobank / Alpha Bank Cyprus | METAFORA, PLIROMI, SPEXODA | PDF; mixed-language descriptions |
| Revolut Business | PAYMENT, TRANSFER, CARD PAYMENT | CSV; clean counterparty names |
| Wise Business | TRANSFER, CONVERSION, FEE | CSV; multi-currency -- use EUR amounts |
Input line:
15/03/2025 ; BANK OF CYPRUS EMBASMA ; ANDREOU TRADING LTD ; PLIROMI INV-2025-003 ; +1,190.00 ; EUR
Reasoning: Client payment for services. Self-employed is VAT-registered (turnover > EUR 15,600), so EUR 1,190 includes 19% VAT. Net = EUR 1,000 (business income). EUR 190 is VAT collected (excluded from income -- it is a liability to the Tax Department).
Classification: Self-employment income = EUR 1,000. VAT EUR 190 excluded.
Input line:
01/04/2025 ; HELLENIC BANK DD ; ADOBE SYSTEMS IRELAND ; CREATIVE CLOUD APR ; -29.99 ; EUR
Reasoning: Monthly SaaS subscription, recurring, wholly business. Fully deductible as operating expense. For VAT-registered self-employed, the net amount (excl. recoverable input VAT) is the expense.
Classification: Deductible expense = EUR 29.99 (or net of recoverable VAT).
Input line:
22/04/2025 ; BANK OF CYPRUS KARTA ; OPSO RESTAURANT ; CLIENT DINNER ; -85.00 ; EUR
Reasoning: Client entertainment / meals are private in nature and fail the wholly-and-exclusively test for self-employment. Treat as not deductible. Flag for reviewer if a documented business-entertainment policy exists.
Classification: NOT deductible.
Input line:
10/01/2025 ; BANK OF CYPRUS DD ; SOCIAL INSURANCE SERVICES ; Q4 2024 CONTRIBUTION ; -2,490.00 ; EUR
Reasoning: Self-employed Social Insurance (16.6%) and GHS (4.0%) contributions are deductible against chargeable income (within the combined 1/5 cap -- see 5.6), NOT as a business operating expense. Record separately.
Classification: Contribution deduction (subject to 1/5 cap), not a business expense.
Input: Cyprus resident and domiciled self-employed; chargeable income (after deductions and contributions) = EUR 45,000.
Reasoning (2025 bands):
Classification: PIT due = EUR 6,385 (before any provisional tax credit).
Input line:
05/02/2025 ; EUROBANK CYPRUS EMBASMA ; UK PENSION PROVIDER ; MONTHLY PENSION x12 = 18,000/yr ; +1,500.00 ; EUR
Reasoning: Foreign (overseas) pension income may be taxed at a flat 5% on the amount exceeding EUR 5,000 per year (from 1 January 2026; EUR 3,420 applied up to 31 December 2025), OR at normal PIT bands (annual election). Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Income determination.
Classification: Flag for reviewer -- confirm the annual election. Present both methods.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus.
Income Determination (PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Income determination)
| Income type | PIT treatment |
|---|---|
| Employment emoluments | Taxable; PAYE withheld monthly |
| Self-employment profit | Taxable at progressive bands |
| Dividends | EXEMPT from PIT (taxed under SDC if domiciled) |
| Interest | EXEMPT from PIT (taxed under SDC if domiciled) |
| Profit on disposal of securities ("titles") | Fully EXEMPT from PIT |
| Rental income | Taxable: 20% deemed deduction for repairs/maintenance, plus capital allowances and interest; also SDC at 3% on 75% of gross for domiciled residents up to TY2025 (SDC on rent abolished from 2026) |
| Foreign pension | Flat 5% on amount exceeding EUR 5,000/year (from 1 January 2026; EUR 3,420 applied up to 31 December 2025), OR normal bands (annual election) |
[RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] The specific wear-and-tear percentages by asset class (e.g. computers, plant and machinery, motor vehicles, furniture, commercial buildings) were not captured in the research dataset and must be taken from the Income Tax Law schedule / Tax Department guidance before any capital-allowance figure is asserted.
Social Insurance and GHS (GESY) contribution rates (KPMG Cyprus; PwC; Social Insurance Services)
| Contribution | Employee | Employer | Self-employed | Ceiling (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance | 8.8% | 8.8% | 16.6% | EUR 66,612/year (EUR 5,551/month, EUR 1,281/week) |
| GHS / GESY | 2.65% | 2.90% | 4.00% | EUR 180,000/year total income |
[RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] The specific 2025 weekly minimum insurable amounts per occupational category come from the official Social Insurance Services table (mlsi.gov.cy) and were not captured here. Do not assert a self-employed Social Insurance figure without that table.
Expatriate Exemptions (PwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024)
| Exemption | Rule | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 50% exemption (Art. 8(23A)) | 50% of employment income exempt where annual remuneration > EUR 55,000 and the individual was NOT Cyprus tax resident for >= 15 consecutive years before first employment; first employment from 1 Jan 2022 | Up to 17 years |
| 20% exemption (Art. 8(23)) | Lower of 20% of employment income or EUR 8,550/year, for individuals not Cyprus tax resident in the 3 prior consecutive tax years before employment | 7 years |
Non-Deductible Expenses
| Expense | Reason |
|---|---|
| Entertainment / private meals | Not wholly-and-exclusively business |
| Personal living expenses | Not business-related |
| Fines and penalties | Public policy |
| Income tax itself | Tax on income |
| Capital expenditure | Relieved via capital allowances, not as an expense |
| Drawings / personal withdrawals | Not an expense |
VAT Interaction
| Scenario | Income Tax Treatment |
|---|---|
| VAT collected on sales (registered) | NOT income -- exclude from gross |
| Input VAT recovered (registered) | NOT an expense -- exclude from costs |
| Input VAT blocked/non-deductible | IS a cost -- include in the expense |
| Not VAT-registered (below EUR 15,600 threshold) | All VAT paid on purchases is a cost (gross) |
| Foreign VAT (non-reclaimable) | IS a cost -- full gross |
Provisional (Temporary) Tax (PwC; Tax Department)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who | Individuals with non-PAYE income (self-employment/other) |
| Instalments | Two equal instalments: 31 July and 31 December of the tax year |
| Final balancing payment | Self-assessment by 31 July of the following year (employees) / 1 August |
| Underestimation surcharge | 10% surcharge if provisional tax declared is less than 75% of the final liability |
Filing Deadlines and Penalties (SPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy; PwC)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| TD1/IR1 filing deadline (employees/individuals, TY2025) | 31 July 2026, electronically via TAXISnet (extensions common) |
| Self-employed, turnover > EUR 120,000 (audited accounts, from TY2026) | 31 January of the second year following the tax year (e.g. TY2026 by 31 January 2028) |
| TD63 (employer PAYE) | Monthly PAYE remitted by end of the following month |
| Late submission of return | From 2026: EUR 150 (individuals); EUR 250 (other legal persons); EUR 500 (legal persons with turnover or assets above EUR 1m); higher amounts may apply after formal notice |
| Late payment of tax | 5% additional charge on tax due (one-off); a further 5% may apply if not paid within 2 months of demand in certain cases |
| Interest on overdue tax | 3.50% p.a. for amounts due from 1 January 2026 (2025: 5.50%; 2024: 5.00%) |
| Underestimation of provisional tax | 10% surcharge if declared < 75% of final liability |
| Late Social Insurance / GHS | Additional charge up to 27% depending on delay (1%-3%/month bands), imposed by Social Insurance Services |
Legislation: Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002).
Conservative default: 0% deduction until reviewer confirms room arrangement. Flag for reviewer: Confirm room count, floor-area basis, and dedicated use.
Conservative default: 0% business use until mileage log provided. Flag for reviewer: Confirm business percentage is documented and reasonable, and confirm the applicable wear-and-tear rate (see 5.4 research gap).
Conservative default: 0% deduction until business percentage confirmed.
CYPRUS INCOME TAX -- TD1/IR1 WORKING PAPER
Tax Year: 2025
Client: ___________________________
Residency: Resident (183-day / 60-day) / Non-resident
Domicile: Domiciled / Non-dom
A. SELF-EMPLOYMENT GROSS INCOME
A1. Client payments (net of VAT if registered) ___________
A2. Platform payouts (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) ___________
A3. Other business income ___________
A4. TOTAL gross self-employment income ___________
B. ALLOWABLE BUSINESS DEDUCTIONS
B1. Office rent ___________
B2. Professional insurance ___________
B3. Accountancy / legal fees ___________
B4. Office supplies / stationery ___________
B5. Software subscriptions ___________
B6. Marketing / advertising ___________
B7. Bank charges / payment processing fees ___________
B8. Training / CPD / professional subs ___________
B9. Travel (flights, hotels, transport) ___________
B10. Telecoms (business % of phone/internet) ___________
B11. Home office (% of utilities/rent) ___________
B12. Vehicle expenses (business %) ___________
B13. Other allowable expenses ___________
B14. TOTAL business deductions ___________
C. NET PROFIT (A4 - B14) ___________
D. OTHER INCOME
D1. Employment income (PAYE emoluments) ___________
D2. Rental income (after 20% deemed deduction) ___________
D3. Foreign pension (5% election or bands) ___________
D4. TOTAL other taxable income ___________
(Note: dividends, interest, securities gains are PIT-EXEMPT)
E. AGGREGATE INCOME (C + D4) ___________
F. CONTRIBUTION / INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS (1/5 CAP)
F1. Social Insurance (self-employed/employee) ___________
F2. GHS / GESY ___________
F3. Life insurance premiums (<= 7% insured sum) ___________
F4. Pension/provident (<= 10% remuneration) ___________
F5. Capital allowances (wear & tear) ___________
F6. SUBTOTAL contributions+insurance (F1..F4) ___________
F7. 1/5 cap = 20% x E ___________
F8. Allowed = MIN(F6, F7) ___________
F9. TOTAL deductions (F8 + F5) ___________
G. CHARGEABLE INCOME (E - F9) ___________
H. PIT COMPUTATION (pass to deterministic engine; 2025 bands)
H1. PIT liability ___________
H2. Less: provisional (temporary) tax paid ___________
H3. Less: foreign tax credit (if any) ___________
H4. PIT due / refund ___________
I. SDC (only if resident AND domiciled)
I1. Dividends 17% ___________
I2. Interest 17% (3% if total income <= 12,000) ___________
I3. Rent 3% on 75% of gross ___________
REVIEWER FLAGS:
[ ] Residency confirmed (183-day / 60-day)?
[ ] Domicile / non-dom status confirmed?
[ ] VAT registration status confirmed?
[ ] Home office arrangement confirmed?
[ ] Vehicle business % confirmed with mileage log?
[ ] Phone/internet business % confirmed?
[ ] 1/5 deductions cap applied correctly?
[ ] Capital allowance rates confirmed (RESEARCH GAP)?
[ ] Self-employed insurable income category confirmed?
[ ] Expat exemption eligibility confirmed?
[ ] Correct tax year bands (2025 vs 2026)?
Cyprus Bank Statement Formats
| Bank | Format | Key Fields | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Cyprus | PDF, CSV | Date, Description, Debit, Credit, Balance | Most common; Greek + English; description has counterparty + reference |
| Hellenic Bank | PDF, CSV | Value Date, Description, Amount, Balance | Card transactions show merchant |
| Eurobank Cyprus | Date, Particulars, Withdrawals, Deposits | Private and business | |
| Astrobank | Date, Description, Amount, Balance | Mixed-language descriptions | |
| Revolut Business | CSV | Date, Counterparty, Amount, Currency, Reference | Clean data; multi-currency possible |
| Wise Business | CSV | Date, Description, Amount, Currency, Running Balance | Multi-currency; conversion fees separate line |
Key Cypriot / Greek Banking Terms
| Term (Greek/transliterated) | English | Classification Hint |
|---|---|---|
| METAFORA / EMBASMA | Transfer / remittance | Check direction for income/expense |
| AMESI CHREOSI / DD | Direct debit | Regular expense (utility, subscription) |
| PAGIA ENTOLI / SO | Standing order | Regular expense (rent, loan) |
| KARTA / CARD | Card payment | Expense -- check merchant |
| KATATHESI / DEPOSIT | Deposit | Potential income |
| SPEXODA / CHARGES | Bank charges | Deductible business expense |
| TOKOS / INTERESSI | Interest | Interest income (PIT-exempt; SDC if domiciled) or bank charge |
| MISTHOS | Salary | Employment income (PAYE) |
| ENOIKIO | Rent | Rental income or office-rent expense |
| FPA | VAT | VAT liability/credit -- exclude from income/expense |
If the client provides a bank statement but cannot answer onboarding questions immediately:
ONBOARDING QUESTIONS -- CYPRUS INCOME TAX
1. Residency: were you physically present in Cyprus > 183 days in 2025?
If not, do you meet the 60-day rule (>=60 days + permanent home + Cyprus business/employment/office + not resident elsewhere)?
2. Domicile: are you Cyprus-domiciled, or do you claim non-dom status?
3. Employment status: employee under PAYE, self-employed, or both?
4. VAT registration: is annual turnover over EUR 15,600 (compulsory registration)?
5. Occupational category (for self-employed Social Insurance minimum insurable income)?
6. Home office: dedicated room or shared space? If dedicated, what % of floor area?
7. Vehicle: do you use a car for business? What % is business use? Do you keep a mileage log?
8. Phone/internet: what % is business use?
9. Social Insurance and GHS: total amounts paid in the tax year?
10. Provisional (temporary) tax: total amount paid in the tax year?
11. Other income: employment, rental, dividends, interest, foreign pension?
12. Any expat exemption (50% Art. 8(23A) or 20% Art. 8(23)) you may qualify for?
Key Legislation and Authority References
| Topic | Reference |
|---|---|
| Income tax rates and charge | Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002, as amended) |
| Special Defence Contribution | Special Contribution for the Defence Law (Law 117(I)/2002) |
| General Healthcare System (GHS/GESY) | General Healthcare System Law (Law 89(I)/2001) |
| Social Insurance | Social Insurance Law (Law 59(I)/2010) |
| Tax authority | Cyprus Tax Department (Τμήμα Φορολογίας), Ministry of Finance |
| Social insurance authority | Social Insurance Services, Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance |
| Filing portal | TAXISnet (taxisnet.mof.gov.cy); Tax For All (TFA) from TY2026 |
Key Thresholds
| Threshold | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PIT tax-free threshold (2025) | EUR 19,500 | PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries |
| PIT tax-free threshold (2026 reform) | EUR 22,000 | PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com |
| Social Insurance ceiling (2025) | EUR 66,612/year (5,551/month, 1,281/week) | KPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services |
| GHS ceiling (2025) | EUR 180,000/year total income | PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries |
| 183-day residency rule | > 183 days in tax year | PwC |
| 60-day residency rule | >= 60 days + permanent home + Cyprus business/employment/office + not resident elsewhere | PwC |
| Deemed domicile (SDC) | Resident 17 of last 20 tax years | PwC |
| VAT compulsory registration | EUR 15,600 turnover (prior 12 months) | PwC / Cyprus VAT context |
| Self-employed audited-accounts / accelerated filing | Annual income > EUR 120,000 (from 2026) | SPL Audit Cyprus |
| National minimum wage (2025) | EUR 1,000/month after 6 months (EUR 900 first 6 months) | Ministry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail |
| National minimum wage (from 1 Jan 2026) | EUR 1,088/month (EUR 979 first 6 months) | Ministry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail |
2026 New Deductions (PwC -- Deductions)
| Deduction | Limit |
|---|---|
| Natural-disaster insurance | up to EUR 500 |
| Cultural donations | up to EUR 50,000 |
| Child allowance | EUR 1,000-1,500 per child (doubled for single parents) |
| Home loan interest / rent | up to EUR 2,000 |
| Energy-efficiency / EV | up to EUR 1,000 |
Input: Resident, domiciled, chargeable income EUR 30,000. Expected: 0 (to 19,500) + 8,500 x 20% (1,700) + 2,000 x 25% (500) = EUR 2,200.
Input: Chargeable income EUR 45,000. Expected: 1,700 + 2,075 + (8,700 x 30% = 2,610) = EUR 6,385.
Input: Chargeable income EUR 70,000. Expected: cumulative at 60,000 = 10,885; + 10,000 x 35% (3,500) = EUR 14,385.
Input: Income arising 2026; chargeable income EUR 50,000. Expected: 0 (to 22,000) + 10,000 x 20% (2,000) + 10,000 x 25% (2,500) + 8,000 x 30% (2,400) = EUR 6,900.
Input: Employee earning >= EUR 66,612. Expected: Social Insurance 8.8% (on EUR 66,612 = EUR 5,861.86) + GHS 2.65% (on emoluments up to EUR 180,000). Combined statutory rate = 11.45% of the relevant base.
Input: Resident but non-domiciled; dividend income EUR 20,000. Expected: PIT-exempt AND SDC-exempt (non-dom). Tax = EUR 0.
Input: Foreign pension EUR 18,000/year; elects flat 5%. Expected: (18,000 - 5,000) x 5% = EUR 650 (from 1 January 2026; pre-2026: (18,000 - 3,420) x 5% = EUR 729).
Input: Final tax EUR 10,000; provisional declared EUR 6,000 (60% < 75%). Expected: 10% surcharge applies because the declared provisional tax was below the 75% threshold. Flag for reviewer to confirm exact surcharge base.
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PIT band 4 income range (2025)
EUR 36,301 -- 60,000PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 4 cumulative tax at top (2025)
EUR 10,885PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 5 rate (2025)
35%PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 5 income range (2025)
EUR 60,001+PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
PIT band 1 rate (2026 reform)
0%PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 1 income range (2026 reform)
EUR 0 -- 22,000PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 2 rate (2026 reform)
20%PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 2 income range (2026 reform)
EUR 22,001 -- 32,000PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 2 cumulative tax at top (2026 reform)
EUR 2,000PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 3 rate (2026 reform)
25%PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 3 income range (2026 reform)
EUR 32,001 -- 42,000PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 3 cumulative tax at top (2026 reform)
EUR 4,500PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 4 rate (2026 reform)
30%PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 4 income range (2026 reform)
EUR 42,001 -- 72,000PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 4 cumulative tax at top (2026 reform)
EUR 13,500PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 5 rate (2026 reform)
35%PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT band 5 income range (2026 reform)
EUR 72,001+PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
PIT tax-free threshold (2025)
EUR 19,500PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
PIT tax-free threshold (2026 reform)
EUR 22,000PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
Social Insurance rate -- employee (2025)
8.8%KPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services
Social Insurance rate -- employer (2025)
8.8%KPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services
Social Insurance rate -- self-employed (2025)
16.6%KPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services
Social Insurance insurable earnings ceiling -- annual (2025)
EUR 66,612/yearKPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services
Social Insurance insurable earnings ceiling -- monthly (2025)
EUR 5,551/monthKPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services
Social Insurance insurable earnings ceiling -- weekly (2025)
EUR 1,281/weekKPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services
8.8%/8.8% SI rate fixed start date
1 January 2024, for five yearsKPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services
GHS rate -- employee (2025)
2.65%KPMG Cyprus; PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
GHS rate -- employer (2025)
2.90%KPMG Cyprus; PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
GHS rate -- self-employed (2025)
4.00%KPMG Cyprus; PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
GHS rate -- pensioners (2025)
2.65%PwC
GHS rate -- other income (rents, dividends, interest) (2025)
2.65%PwC
GHS income ceiling (2025)
EUR 180,000/year total incomePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
Social Cohesion Fund rate -- employer (2025)
2.0%KPMG Cyprus; PwC
Social Cohesion Fund ceiling
Uncapped (no ceiling)KPMG Cyprus; PwC
Redundancy Fund rate -- employer (2025)
1.2%KPMG Cyprus; PwC
HRD / Industrial Training Fund rate -- employer (2025)
0.5%KPMG Cyprus; PwC
Central Holiday Fund rate -- employer (2025, unless exempt)
8.0%KPMG Cyprus; PwC
Total employee contribution rate (SI + GHS, 2025)
11.45%KPMG Cyprus; PwC
Total self-employed contribution rate (SI + GHS, 2025)
20.6%KPMG Cyprus; PwC
SDC rate on dividends (2025)
17%PwC; Constantinos Markou & Co; Special Contribution for the Defence Law (Law 117(I)/2002)
SDC rate on dividends (from 1 Jan 2026)
5%PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
SDC rate on interest (2025)
17%PwC; Constantinos Markou & Co
SDC reduced rate on interest where total annual income <= EUR 12,000 (2025)
Effective 3%PwC; Constantinos Markou & Co
SDC reduced-rate interest income threshold (2025)
EUR 12,000 total annual incomePwC; Constantinos Markou & Co
SDC rate on rent -- statutory (2025)
3% on 75% of gross rentPwC; Constantinos Markou & Co
SDC rate on rent -- effective (2025)
2.25% of gross rentPwC; Constantinos Markou & Co
SDC on rent abolition date
Abolished from 1 January 2026PwC; ATCA
Deemed domicile threshold for SDC
Cyprus tax resident for at least 17 of the last 20 tax yearsPwC
183-day residency rule threshold
> 183 days physically present in Cyprus in the tax (calendar) yearPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
60-day residency rule -- day threshold
>= 60 days present in CyprusPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
Rental income deemed deduction for repairs/maintenance
20% of gross rental incomePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus
Foreign pension flat-rate election threshold
EUR 5,000/year exempt amount before the 5% flat rate applies from 1 January 2026; EUR 3,420 applied up to 31 December 2025.https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/publications/assets/tff-eng-2026.pdf
Foreign pension flat-rate election rate
5% on amount exceeding EUR 3,420/yearPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Income determination
Combined deductions cap (1/5 rule) -- life insurance + SI + GHS + pension/provident fund
1/5 (20%) of chargeable incomePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
Life insurance premium deduction limit
7% of the insured sumPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
Pension/provident fund contribution deduction limit
10% of remunerationPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
Medical-fund contribution deduction limit
2% of total incomePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
50% expat exemption (Art. 8(23A)) -- exempt portion
50% of employment incomePwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024
50% expat exemption (Art. 8(23A)) -- minimum annual remuneration threshold
EUR 55,000PwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024
50% expat exemption (Art. 8(23A)) -- prior non-residence condition
Not Cyprus tax resident for >= 15 consecutive years before first employmentPwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024
50% expat exemption (Art. 8(23A)) -- first employment eligibility date
From 1 January 2022PwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024
50% expat exemption (Art. 8(23A)) -- maximum duration
Up to 17 yearsPwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024
20% expat exemption (Art. 8(23)) -- exempt portion
For first employments commencing up to 2025, the exemption is the lower of 20% of remuneration or EUR 8,550/year under the relevant Article 8 provisions. From 2026, a new Article 8(21B) incentive provides a 25% exemption capped at EUR 25,000 for qualifying individuals meeting the new conditions.https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/publications/direct-tax-updates-2026/dtu-n4-2026.pdf ; https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/services/tax-legal-services/tax-advisory-services/the-cyprus-tax-reform.html
20% expat exemption (Art. 8(23)) -- prior non-residence condition
For the older 20% first-employment exemption, not Cyprus tax resident in the 3 prior consecutive tax years. For the new 2026 Article 8(21B) incentive, separate conditions apply, including Cyprus tax residency and a 7-year prior non-residence condition following completion of studies, among other criteria.https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/publications/direct-tax-updates-2026/dtu-n4-2026.pdf
20% expat exemption (Art. 8(23)) -- maximum duration
Older 20% first-employment exemption: up to 7 years where applicable. New 2026 Article 8(21B) incentive: 25% exemption capped at EUR 25,000 for 7 years, subject to conditions.https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/publications/direct-tax-updates-2026/dtu-n4-2026.pdf
Provisional tax -- first instalment deadline
31 July of the tax yearPwC; Tax Department
Provisional tax -- second instalment deadline
31 December of the tax yearPwC; Tax Department
Provisional tax underestimation surcharge trigger
Provisional tax declared < 75% of final liabilityPwC; Tax Department
Provisional tax underestimation surcharge rate
10%PwC; Tax Department
TD1/IR1 filing deadline (employees/individuals, TY2025)
31 July 2026, electronically via TAXISnetSPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy
Self-employed turnover > EUR 70,000 (audited accounts) filing deadline
For tax years from 2026, individuals obliged to prepare accounts/audited financial statements file by 31 January of the second year following the tax year (e.g. TY2026 by 31 January 2028).https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/services/tax-legal-services/tax-advisory-services/the-cyprus-tax-reform.html
TD63 (employer PAYE) remittance deadline
End of the following month (monthly)SPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy
Late submission of return -- fixed penalty
From 2026, late-submission monetary charges are more granular: individuals EUR 150; legal persons with turnover or assets above EUR 1m EUR 500; other legal persons EUR 250. Higher amounts can apply after formal notice depending on the duty breached.https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/services/tax-legal-services/tax-advisory-services/the-cyprus-tax-reform.html
Late payment of tax -- additional charge (first)
5% on tax due (one-off)SPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy; PwC
Late payment of tax -- further charge if not paid within 2 months of demand
A further 5%SPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy; PwC
Interest on overdue tax (approximate, recent years)
3.50% per annum for amounts due from 1 January 2026 (2025: 5.50%; 2024: 5.00%).https://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/tax/taxdep.nsf/page26_en/page26_en?opendocument=
Late Social Insurance / GHS -- additional charge maximum
Up to 27% (1%--3%/month bands)Social Insurance Services
Audited accounts turnover threshold (self-employed)
EUR 120,000 annual income threshold from trade/business, rents, dividends, interest, royalties or trading goodwill for the obligation to submit audited financial statements from 2026.https://www.pwc.com.cy/en/services/tax-legal-services/tax-advisory-services/the-cyprus-tax-reform.html
VAT compulsory registration threshold
EUR 15,600 turnover (prior 12 months)PwC / Cyprus VAT context
Cyprus VAT standard rate
19%Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002)
National minimum wage (2025) -- after 6 months service
EUR 1,000/monthMinistry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail
National minimum wage (2025) -- first 6 months
EUR 900/monthMinistry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail
National minimum wage (from 1 January 2026) -- after 6 months service
EUR 1,088/monthMinistry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail
National minimum wage (from 1 January 2026) -- first 6 months
EUR 979/monthMinistry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail
Natural-disaster insurance deduction limit (2026)
up to EUR 500PwC -- Deductions
Cultural donations deduction limit (2026)
up to EUR 50,000PwC -- Deductions
Child allowance per child (2026)
EUR 1,000--1,500 per child (doubled for single parents)PwC -- Deductions
Home loan interest / rent deduction limit (2026)
up to EUR 2,000PwC -- Deductions
Energy-efficiency / EV deduction limit (2026)
up to EUR 1,000PwC -- Deductions
Filing portal (up to TY2025)
TAXISnet (taxisnet.mof.gov.cy)Gov.cy
Filing portal migration to Tax For All (TFA)
From tax year 2026 (tfa.mof.gov.cy)Gov.cy
Dividends -- PIT treatment
EXEMPT from PITIncome Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002)
Interest income -- PIT treatment
EXEMPT from PITIncome Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002)
Profit on disposal of securities (titles) -- PIT treatment
Fully EXEMPT from PITIncome Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002)
Section 1 -- Quick Reference
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Section 1 -- Quick Reference table
| Field | Value | |---|---| | Country | Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus) | | Tax | Personal Income Tax (Φόρος Εισοδήματος) | | Currency | EUR only | | Tax year | Calendar year (1 January -- 31 December) | | Primary legislation | Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002, as amended) | | Supporting legislation | Special Contribution for the Defence Law (Law 117(I)/2002); General Healthcare System Law (Law 89(I)/2001); Social Insurance Law (Law 59(I)/2010) | | Tax authority | Cyprus Tax Department (Τμήμα Φορολογίας), Ministry of Finance | | Social insurance authority | Social Insurance Services, Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance (mlsi.gov.cy) | | Filing portal | TAXISnet (taxisnet.mof.gov.cy); migrating to Tax For All (TFA, tfa.mof.gov.cy) from tax year 2026 | | Filing deadline (TD1/IR1, employees/individuals) | 31 July of the following year (tax year 2025 -> 31 July 2026, extensions common) (Source: SPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy) | | Validated by | Pending -- requires sign-off by a Cyprus-licensed accountant | | Validation date | Verified by Christos Thoma (ACA (ICAEW)) on 2026-06-10 | | Skill version | 0.1 |
Tax Rate Brackets -- 2025
| Taxable Income (EUR) | Rate | Cumulative Tax at Top | |---|---|---| | 0 -- 19,500 | 0% | EUR 0 | | 19,501 -- 28,000 | 20% | EUR 1,700 | | 28,001 -- 36,300 | 25% | EUR 3,775 | | 36,301 -- 60,000 | 30% | EUR 10,885 | | 60,001+ | 35% | -- |PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Cyprus Individual Taxes on personal income.
Tax Rate Brackets -- 2026 Reform
| Taxable Income (EUR) | Rate | Cumulative Tax at Top | |---|---|---| | 0 -- 22,000 | 0% | EUR 0 | | 22,001 -- 32,000 | 20% | EUR 2,000 | | 32,001 -- 42,000 | 25% | EUR 4,500 | | 42,001 -- 72,000 | 30% | EUR 13,500 | | 72,001+ | 35% | -- |PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com
Social Insurance and GHS Contribution Rates -- 2025
| Contribution | Employee | Employer | Self-employed | Base / Ceiling (2025) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Social Insurance Fund | 8.8% | 8.8% | 16.6% | Insurable earnings capped at EUR 66,612/year (EUR 5,551/month, EUR 1,281/week) | | General Healthcare System (GHS/GESY) | 2.65% | 2.90% | 4.00% | Capped at EUR 180,000/year total income | | Social Cohesion Fund (employer only) | -- | 2.0% | -- | Total emoluments -- NO ceiling (uncapped) | | Redundancy Fund (employer only) | -- | 1.2% | -- | Capped at EUR 66,612/year | | HRD / Industrial Training Fund (employer only) | -- | 0.5% | -- | Capped at EUR 66,612/year | | Central Holiday Fund (employer, unless exempt) | -- | 8.0% | -- | Capped at EUR 66,612/year |KPMG Cyprus; PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries; Social Insurance Services.
Special Defence Contribution (SDC) -- 2025
| Income type | SDC rate (2025) | Note | |---|---|---| | Dividends | 17% | From 1 Jan 2026 reduced to 5% (Source: PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com) | | Interest | 17% | Reduced effective 3% where total annual income <= EUR 12,000 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm exact SDC interest reduced-rate mechanics against the SDC Law] | | Rent | 3% on 75% of gross (effective 2.25%) | SDC on rent abolished from 1 Jan 2026 (Source: PwC; ATCA) |PwC; Constantinos Markou & Co
Conservative Defaults
| Ambiguity | Default | |---|---| | Unknown tax year | 2025 bands and rates; only apply 2026 bands to income arising on/after 1 Jan 2026 | | Unknown residency | Treat as Cyprus tax resident only if >183 days OR 60-day rule met; otherwise STOP and confirm | | Unknown domicile status | Treat as Cyprus-domiciled (SDC applies) -- non-dom is a fact requiring the 17-of-20-year test | | Unknown business-use % (vehicle, phone, home) | 0% deduction | | Unknown expense category | Not deductible | | Unknown self-employed insurable income | Use deemed/notional minimum insurable income for the occupational category | | Unknown VAT registration | Treat as registered if turnover > EUR 15,600 (compulsory threshold) | | Unknown whether expense is entertainment/private | Not deductible |
R-CY-1
Residency unknown. "Cyprus tax residents are taxed on worldwide income; non-residents only on Cyprus-source income. This skill cannot proceed without confirming residency under the 183-day rule or the 60-day rule. Please confirm before proceeding."
R-CY-2
Companies and partnerships. "This skill covers individuals and sole-trader self-employed only. Companies (corporate income tax 12.5%) and partnerships file separate returns. Escalate to a Cyprus-licensed accountant."
R-CY-3
Non-resident / dual-resident income. "Non-resident and dual-resident taxation, and double-tax-treaty relief, have different rules. Out of scope. Escalate to a Cyprus-licensed accountant."
R-CY-4
Capital gains / property disposals. "Cyprus Capital Gains Tax on disposals of immovable property situated in Cyprus (and related shares) is a separate tax. Out of scope. Escalate to a Cyprus-licensed accountant."
R-CY-5
Arrears / enforcement. "Client has outstanding tax or Social Insurance arrears or is subject to Tax Department / Social Insurance Services enforcement. Late-payment charges and Social Insurance surcharges (up to 27%) are severe. Do not advise. Escalate to a Cyprus-licensed accountant immediately."
R-CY-6
VAT return requested. "This skill covers personal income tax (TD1/IR1) only. For Cyprus VAT, use the cyprus-vat-return skill."
R-CY-7
Non-dom / SDC structuring. "Non-domicile status and Special Defence Contribution planning require confirmation of the 17-of-20-year deemed-domicile test and the individual's domicile of origin. Flag for a Cyprus-licensed accountant; do not assert non-dom status without evidence."
3.1 Income Patterns (Credits on Bank Statement)
| Pattern | Line | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Client name + TRANSFER, DEPOSIT, EMBASMA, PAYMENT | Self-employment income | Business income | If VAT-registered, extract net (excl. 19% VAT) | | FEES, PROFESSIONAL FEES, CONSULTANCY, AMOIVI | Self-employment income | Business income | Professional fees -- typical for self-employed | | STRIPE PAYOUT, STRIPE TRANSFER | Self-employment income | Business income | Platform payout -- match to underlying invoices | | PAYPAL PAYOUT, PAYPAL TRANSFER | Self-employment income | Business income | Platform payout -- verify against invoices | | WISE PAYOUT, REVOLUT PAYOUT | Self-employment income | Business income | Check if business or personal | | UPWORK, FIVERR, TOPTAL | Self-employment income | Business income | Freelance platform -- net of commission | | MISTHOS, SALARY, PAYROLL, EMPLOYER [name] | Employment income (PAYE) | Employment income | NOT self-employment -- emoluments under PAYE | | ENOIKIO, RENT RECEIVED | Rental income | Rental income | Subject to PIT (+ SDC if domiciled) -- see 5.3 | | TOKOS, INTEREST RECEIVED | Investment income | EXEMPT from PIT | Taxed under SDC if domiciled, otherwise nil | | MERISMA, DIVIDEND | Investment income | EXEMPT from PIT | Taxed under SDC if domiciled, otherwise nil | | TAX REFUND, EPISTROFI FOROU | EXCLUDE | Not income | Tax refund from prior year | | GOVERNMENT GRANT, EPIDOMA | Check nature | Capital grants EXCLUDE; revenue grants = income | Confirm grant nature |
3.2 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Fully Deductible (Self-Employment)
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | OFFICE RENT, ENOIKIO GRAFEIOU | Office rent | Deductible | Dedicated business premises | | PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY, PI INSURANCE | Professional insurance | Deductible | | | ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR, BOOKKEEP, LOGISTIS | Accountancy/audit fees | Deductible | | | LAWYER, LEGAL, DIKIGOROS (business) | Legal fees | Deductible | Must be business-related | | STATIONERY, OFFICE SUPPLIES | Office supplies | Deductible | | | MARKETING, GOOGLE ADS, META ADS, FACEBOOK ADS | Marketing/advertising | Deductible | | | TRAINING, CPD, COURSE, SEMINAR, CONFERENCE | Training/CPD | Deductible | Must relate to current business | | PROFESSIONAL BODY, ICPAC SUBSCRIPTION | Professional subscriptions | Deductible | | | BANK CHARGE, MAINTENANCE FEE, SPEXODA | Bank charges | Deductible | Business account only | | STRIPE FEE, PAYPAL FEE, TRANSACTION FEE | Payment processing fees | Deductible | | | DOMAIN, HOSTING, CLOUDFLARE, AWS | IT infrastructure | Deductible | If capital, use capital allowances |
3.3 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- SaaS and Software
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | GOOGLE WORKSPACE, MICROSOFT 365, OFFICE 365 | Software subscription | Deductible | Recurring subscription = operating expense | | ADOBE, CANVA, FIGMA, NOTION, SLACK, ZOOM | Software subscription | Deductible | | | ANTHROPIC, OPENAI, GITHUB, ATLASSIAN, DROPBOX | Software subscription | Deductible | | | SOFTWARE LICENCE (perpetual, high value) | Capital item | Capital allowance | Capitalise per wear-and-tear schedule |
3.4 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Utilities (may need apportionment)
| Pattern | Category | Tier | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | EAC, AHK, ELECTRICITY, ILEKTRISMOS | Electricity | T2 if home office | 100% if dedicated office; proportional if home | | WATER BOARD, YDREFSI | Water | T2 if home office | Proportional if home | | CYTA, PRIMETEL, EPIC, CABLENET | Telecoms/broadband | T2 | Business use portion only; default 0% if mixed |
3.5 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Travel
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | RYANAIR, WIZZ AIR, AEGEAN, CYPRUS AIRWAYS, EASYJET | Flights | Deductible if business travel | Must be wholly business purpose | | HOTEL, BOOKING.COM, AIRBNB | Accommodation | Deductible if business travel | | | BOLT, TAXI, UBER | Local transport | Deductible if business purpose | | | FUEL, PETROLINA, EKO, PETROL | Vehicle fuel | T2 -- business % only | Requires mileage log | | PARKING | Parking | T2 -- business % only | |
3.6 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- NOT Deductible
| Pattern | Category | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | RESTAURANT, DINNER, LUNCH, ENTERTAINMENT, CLIENT MEAL | Entertainment | NOT deductible | Private/non-business | | PERSONAL, GROCERIES, SUPERMARKET, ALPHAMEGA, LIDL | Personal expenses | NOT deductible | Private living costs | | FINE, PENALTY, PROSTIMO, PARKING FINE | Fines/penalties | NOT deductible | Public policy | | INCOME TAX, FOROS, TAX PAYMENT | Tax payments | NOT deductible | Income tax cannot reduce income | | DRAWINGS, PERSONAL WITHDRAWAL, ATM (personal) | Drawings | NOT deductible | Not an expense |
3.7 Expense Patterns (Debits) -- Capital Items (Capital Allowances)
| Pattern | Category | Annual Rate | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | LAPTOP, COMPUTER, MACBOOK, DESKTOP | Computer hardware | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm exact wear-and-tear rate] | Capital allowance, not expense | | PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER | Office equipment | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] | Capital allowance | | FURNITURE, DESK, CHAIR | Furniture/fittings | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] | Capital allowance | | VEHICLE, CAR (business) | Motor vehicle | See 5.4 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm] | Business % only |
3.8 Exclusions, Social Insurance, and Tax Credits (Neither Income nor Expense)
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---| | INTERNAL TRANSFER, OWN ACCOUNT, BETWEEN ACCOUNTS | EXCLUDE | Own-account transfer | | LOAN REPAYMENT, PERSONAL LOAN | EXCLUDE | Loan principal movement | | SOCIAL INSURANCE, KOINONIKES ASFALISEIS | Deduction (within 1/5 cap) | Deductible against chargeable income, NOT a business expense | | GHS, GESY, GENIKO SYSTIMA YGEIAS | Deduction (within 1/5 cap) | Deductible against chargeable income | | VAT PAYMENT, FPA | EXCLUDE | VAT liability payment, not expense | | PROVISIONAL TAX, TEMPORARY TAX, PROSORINI FORO | Credit against final liability | Not an expense |
3.9 Cyprus Banks -- Statement Format Reference
| Bank | Common Patterns | Notes | |---|---|---| | Bank of Cyprus | EMBASMA, METAFORA, CHREOSI, KARTA | PDF/CSV; often Greek + English; date DD/MM/YYYY | | Hellenic Bank | PAYMENT, TRANSFER, DD, FEE | PDF/CSV; counterparty in description | | Eurobank Cyprus | TRANSFER, DIRECT DEBIT, CHARGE | PDF; private/business | | Astrobank / Alpha Bank Cyprus | METAFORA, PLIROMI, SPEXODA | PDF; mixed-language descriptions | | Revolut Business | PAYMENT, TRANSFER, CARD PAYMENT | CSV; clean counterparty names | | Wise Business | TRANSFER, CONVERSION, FEE | CSV; multi-currency -- use EUR amounts |
Wholly and exclusively test
An expense is deductible only if incurred wholly and exclusively in the production of income. Mixed-use expenses must be apportioned on a reasonable, documented basis.Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002), as amended
Income Determination
| Income type | PIT treatment | |---|---| | Employment emoluments | Taxable; PAYE withheld monthly | | Self-employment profit | Taxable at progressive bands | | Dividends | EXEMPT from PIT (taxed under SDC if domiciled) | | Interest | EXEMPT from PIT (taxed under SDC if domiciled) | | Profit on disposal of securities ("titles") | Fully EXEMPT from PIT | | Rental income | Taxable: 20% deemed deduction for repairs/maintenance, plus capital allowances and interest; also SDC at 3% on 75% of gross for domiciled residents up to TY2025 (SDC on rent abolished from 2026) | | Foreign pension | Flat 5% on amount exceeding EUR 5,000/year (from 1 January 2026; EUR 3,420 applied up to 31 December 2025), OR normal bands (annual election) |PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Income determination
Capital allowances treatment
Capital items are relieved through wear-and-tear (capital) allowances on a straight-line basis, not as outright deductions.
Social Insurance and GHS (GESY) contribution rates
| Contribution | Employee | Employer | Self-employed | Ceiling (2025) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Social Insurance | 8.8% | 8.8% | 16.6% | EUR 66,612/year (EUR 5,551/month, EUR 1,281/week) | | GHS / GESY | 2.65% | 2.90% | 4.00% | EUR 180,000/year total income |KPMG Cyprus; PwC; Social Insurance Services
GHS rate on pensioners and other income
GHS pensioners 2.65%; GHS other income (rents, dividends, interest) 2.65% -- all within the EUR 180,000 combined cap.KPMG Cyprus; PwC; Social Insurance Services
Self-employed Social Insurance basis
Self-employed Social Insurance is assessed on deemed/notional minimum insurable income set per occupational category (max EUR 66,612); the self-employed may elect to contribute on actual earnings if below the prescribed minimum.KPMG Cyprus; PwC; Social Insurance Services
Combined contributions/insurance deduction cap
Combined life insurance premiums + Social Insurance + GHS + pension/provident fund contributions are deductible up to a maximum of 1/5 (20%) of chargeable income.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
Life insurance premium deduction limit
Life insurance premium deduction limited to 7% of the insured sum.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
Pension/provident fund contribution limit
Pension/provident fund contributions limited to 10% of remuneration.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
Medical-fund contribution limit
Medical-fund contributions limited to 2% of total income.PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries -- Deductions
Expatriate Exemptions
| Exemption | Rule | Duration | |---|---|---| | 50% exemption (Art. 8(23A)) | 50% of employment income exempt where annual remuneration > EUR 55,000 and the individual was NOT Cyprus tax resident for >= 15 consecutive years before first employment; first employment from 1 Jan 2022 | Up to 17 years | | 20% exemption (Art. 8(23)) | Lower of 20% of employment income or EUR 8,550/year, for individuals not Cyprus tax resident in the 3 prior consecutive tax years before employment | 7 years |PwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024
Exemptions cannot be combined
The 50% and 20% exemptions cannot be combined. Flag any expat-exemption claim for reviewer to confirm eligibility evidence.PwC; Cyprus Tax Department Circular 4/2024
SDC applicability
Applies ONLY to individuals who are Cyprus tax resident AND domiciled. Non-domiciled residents are exempt.PwC; ATCA; Constantinos Markou & Co.
SDC 2025 rates
dividends 17%; interest 17% (reduced effective 3% where total annual income <= EUR 12,000 [RESEARCH GAP -- reviewer to confirm exact mechanics]); rent 3% on 75% of gross (effective 2.25%)PwC; ATCA; Constantinos Markou & Co.
Deemed domicile
Treated as domiciled if Cyprus tax resident for at least 17 of the last 20 tax years.PwC; ATCA; Constantinos Markou & Co.
2026 SDC changes
From 1 Jan 2026: dividend SDC reduced to 5%; SDC on rent abolished.PwC; ATCA; Constantinos Markou & Co.
Non-Deductible Expenses
| Expense | Reason | |---|---| | Entertainment / private meals | Not wholly-and-exclusively business | | Personal living expenses | Not business-related | | Fines and penalties | Public policy | | Income tax itself | Tax on income | | Capital expenditure | Relieved via capital allowances, not as an expense | | Drawings / personal withdrawals | Not an expense |
VAT Interaction
| Scenario | Income Tax Treatment | |---|---| | VAT collected on sales (registered) | NOT income -- exclude from gross | | Input VAT recovered (registered) | NOT an expense -- exclude from costs | | Input VAT blocked/non-deductible | IS a cost -- include in the expense | | Not VAT-registered (below EUR 15,600 threshold) | All VAT paid on purchases is a cost (gross) | | Foreign VAT (non-reclaimable) | IS a cost -- full gross |
Provisional (Temporary) Tax
| Item | Detail | |---|---| | Who | Individuals with non-PAYE income (self-employment/other) | | Instalments | Two equal instalments: 31 July and 31 December of the tax year | | Final balancing payment | Self-assessment by 31 July of the following year (employees) / 1 August | | Underestimation surcharge | 10% surcharge if provisional tax declared is less than 75% of the final liability |PwC; Tax Department
Filing Deadlines and Penalties
| Item | Detail | |---|---| | TD1/IR1 filing deadline (employees/individuals, TY2025) | 31 July 2026, electronically via TAXISnet (extensions common) | | Self-employed, turnover > EUR 120,000 (audited accounts, from TY2026) | 31 January of the second year following the tax year (e.g. TY2026 by 31 January 2028) | | TD63 (employer PAYE) | Monthly PAYE remitted by end of the following month | | Late submission of return | From 2026: EUR 150 (individuals); EUR 250 (other legal persons); EUR 500 (legal persons with turnover or assets above EUR 1m); higher amounts may apply after formal notice | | Late payment of tax | 5% additional charge on tax due (one-off); a further 5% may apply if not paid within 2 months of demand in certain cases | | Interest on overdue tax | 3.50% p.a. for amounts due from 1 January 2026 (2025: 5.50%; 2024: 5.00%) | | Underestimation of provisional tax | 10% surcharge if declared < 75% of final liability | | Late Social Insurance / GHS | Additional charge up to 27% depending on delay (1%-3%/month bands), imposed by Social Insurance Services |SPL Audit Cyprus; Gov.cy; PwC
Cyprus Bank Statement Formats
| Bank | Format | Key Fields | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Bank of Cyprus | PDF, CSV | Date, Description, Debit, Credit, Balance | Most common; Greek + English; description has counterparty + reference | | Hellenic Bank | PDF, CSV | Value Date, Description, Amount, Balance | Card transactions show merchant | | Eurobank Cyprus | PDF | Date, Particulars, Withdrawals, Deposits | Private and business | | Astrobank | PDF | Date, Description, Amount, Balance | Mixed-language descriptions | | Revolut Business | CSV | Date, Counterparty, Amount, Currency, Reference | Clean data; multi-currency possible | | Wise Business | CSV | Date, Description, Amount, Currency, Running Balance | Multi-currency; conversion fees separate line |
Key Cypriot / Greek Banking Terms
| Term (Greek/transliterated) | English | Classification Hint | |---|---|---| | METAFORA / EMBASMA | Transfer / remittance | Check direction for income/expense | | AMESI CHREOSI / DD | Direct debit | Regular expense (utility, subscription) | | PAGIA ENTOLI / SO | Standing order | Regular expense (rent, loan) | | KARTA / CARD | Card payment | Expense -- check merchant | | KATATHESI / DEPOSIT | Deposit | Potential income | | SPEXODA / CHARGES | Bank charges | Deductible business expense | | TOKOS / INTERESSI | Interest | Interest income (PIT-exempt; SDC if domiciled) or bank charge | | MISTHOS | Salary | Employment income (PAYE) | | ENOIKIO | Rent | Rental income or office-rent expense | | FPA | VAT | VAT liability/credit -- exclude from income/expense |
Key Legislation and Authority References
| Topic | Reference | |---|---| | Income tax rates and charge | Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002, as amended) | | Special Defence Contribution | Special Contribution for the Defence Law (Law 117(I)/2002) | | General Healthcare System (GHS/GESY) | General Healthcare System Law (Law 89(I)/2001) | | Social Insurance | Social Insurance Law (Law 59(I)/2010) | | Tax authority | Cyprus Tax Department (Τμήμα Φορολογίας), Ministry of Finance | | Social insurance authority | Social Insurance Services, Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance | | Filing portal | TAXISnet (taxisnet.mof.gov.cy); Tax For All (TFA) from TY2026 |
Key Thresholds
| Threshold | Value | Source | |---|---|---| | PIT tax-free threshold (2025) | EUR 19,500 | PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries | | PIT tax-free threshold (2026 reform) | EUR 22,000 | PwC; cyprustaxaccounting.com | | Social Insurance ceiling (2025) | EUR 66,612/year (5,551/month, 1,281/week) | KPMG Cyprus; Social Insurance Services | | GHS ceiling (2025) | EUR 180,000/year total income | PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries | | 183-day residency rule | > 183 days in tax year | PwC | | 60-day residency rule | >= 60 days + permanent home + Cyprus business/employment/office + not resident elsewhere | PwC | | Deemed domicile (SDC) | Resident 17 of last 20 tax years | PwC | | VAT compulsory registration | EUR 15,600 turnover (prior 12 months) | PwC / Cyprus VAT context | | Self-employed audited-accounts / accelerated filing | Annual income > EUR 120,000 (from 2026) | SPL Audit Cyprus | | National minimum wage (2025) | EUR 1,000/month after 6 months (EUR 900 first 6 months) | Ministry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail | | National minimum wage (from 1 Jan 2026) | EUR 1,088/month (EUR 979 first 6 months) | Ministry of Labour & Social Insurance; Cyprus Mail |
2026 New Deductions
| Deduction | Limit | |---|---| | Natural-disaster insurance | up to EUR 500 | | Cultural donations | up to EUR 50,000 | | Child allowance | EUR 1,000-1,500 per child (doubled for single parents) | | Home loan interest / rent | up to EUR 2,000 | | Energy-efficiency / EV | up to EUR 1,000 |PwC -- Deductions
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