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Cyprus

#4 of 23Worldwide35%

Europe · Nicosia · EUR

2.5% effective IP Box rate, 0% CGT on shares, 0% dividend withholding. English-speaking EU country with Mediterranean lifestyle. Limassol is the fintech hub of the Eastern Mediterranean.

81
Overall Score
Tax83
Funding85
Visa90
Residency65
Tax Res.70
Practical86
Remote64
Family100
Ecosystem65
Nicosia

Dimension Profile

Dimension Breakdown

Corporate Tax Rate
12.5%
Capital Gains Rate
0%
Territorial System
No
IP Box Regime
Yes
IP Box Rate
2.5%
Tax Treaties
65
VAT Rate
19%
Dividend Withholding
0%
Holding Company Viable
Yes
Notes
The 2.5% effective IP Box rate combined with 0% dividend withholding and 0% CGT on shares makes Cyprus one of Europe's most attractive IP holding locations. Notional Interest Deduction (NID) available.
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