Cyprus tax — what will you actually pay?
A simplified estimator for your Cyprus tax position as a tax resident. The big swing is the non-dom regime — 17 years with no tax on dividends or interest.
For orientation only — confirm with an ICPAC-registered accountant before any decision.
Annual liabilities
- Personal Income Tax€10,885
- Special Defence Contribution (SDC)€00 — non-dom exempt
- GeSY (NHS) contribution€386
Total Cyprus tax€11,271
≈ 13.3% effective on €85,000 gross
Non-dom advantage
By claiming non-dom status, you avoid SDC on dividends, interest and rental — the biggest swing factor for most relocators with investment income.
Annual SDC saved
€4,900
Over 17 years, that's roughly €83,300
Confirm eligibility (you must not have been Cyprus-domiciled for 17 of the last 20 years) with your ICPAC-registered accountant.
Numbers based on 2025 Cyprus rates: PIT 0–35%, SDC 17% (dividends), 30% (interest), 3% (75% net rent), GeSY 2.65–2.7% with €4,770 cap per source. Source: Cyprus Tax Department ↗. For your specific situation use an ICPAC-registered accountant.