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Tax information

 

Personal tax returns – up to the year 2019 an individual was only obliged under the law to file his personal tax return if his income exceeded €19.500. From year 2020 all individuals are obliged to file a personal tax return irrespective of their level of income. A revised tax return can now be filed within three years from the expiry date of the tax return's submission date.

 

Employer's return (IR7) – the submission of the Employer's return has been extended to 31 May (if filed electronically) of the year following the company's year-end.

 

Registration with tax authorities – a Cyprus company is obliged under the law to register with the Cyprus tax authorities within 60 days from its incorporation, otherwise penalties will be imposed for late registration. Now, a company although incorporated in Cyprus but is not a Cyprus tax resident entity must inform the tax authorities of this fact within 60 days from its incorporation.

Latest news

Extension to the filing date of the personal tax return 2023

The Ministry of Finance issued an announcement in relation to the extension of the deadline for the submission of the 2023 income tax return filed by individuals not preparing audited financial statements to that of 30 November 2024.…

Published: Wednesday 30 October, 2024

Extension of the filing deadline for the individual’s tax return

The tax department announced that the deadline for the filing of the individual’s tax return and the payment of any taxes due has been extended to 31 of October 2024. Employees, pensioners, and self-employed individuals with a gross total income exceeding €19,500 in 2023 are required to f...…

Published: Monday 09 September, 2024

Changes in the withholding payment of Special Defense and GESY contributions

Changes in the withholding payment of Special Defense and GESY contributions on payable rents of legal entities. The Cyprus tax authorities inform that a legal entity which pays rent to an individual to 30 of June and to 31 of December of a given year, is now liable to pay the special contributio...…

Published: Wednesday 28 February, 2024