Non-Dom Status - 17 Years Tax Advantage — Cyprus
Non-Domiciled status is Cyprus's premier tax benefit. Provides 0% tax on dividends and interest for 17 years. Exempt from Special Defense Contribution. Combined with 0% capital gains creates ultimate tax-efficient regime for investors and business owners.
Non-Dom Status - 17 Years Tax Advantage
Non-Domiciled status is Cyprus's premier tax benefit. Provides 0% tax on dividends and interest for 17 years. Exempt from Special Defense Contribution. Combined with 0% capital gains creates ultimate tax-efficient regime for investors and business owners.
Who Qualifies
Must not have been Cyprus tax resident for at least 17 of the 20 years immediately before becoming resident. Applies automatically to most foreigners moving to Cyprus.
Need Cyprus tax residency first (60-day rule or 183+ days). Once resident AND non-domiciled, benefits apply automatically.
Non-Dom benefits last up to 17 years from becoming Cyprus tax resident. Extremely long planning horizon.
Non-Dom Tax Benefits
0% tax on dividends from Cyprus and foreign companies. No income tax, no Special Defense Contribution. Business owners extract profits completely tax-free.
Bank interest, bond income: 0% tax. Regular residents pay 30% SDC on interest. Massive difference for fixed-income investors.
Special Defense Contribution (17% on dividends/interest for regular residents) does NOT apply to Non-Doms. Saves thousands.
Non-Dom (0% dividends/interest) + Cyprus 0% capital gains on securities/crypto = complete investment income tax exemption.
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60-Day Tax Residency Rule
Cyprus offers easiest tax residency in EU: just 60 days physical presence. Much lower than standard 183 days. Perfect for high-earners wanting EU residency without living full-time. Game-changer for international tax planning.
03Progressive Income Tax 0-35%
Cyprus employment and business income taxed progressively. First €19,500 tax-free. Top rate 35% only on income above €60,000. Competitive rates. Combined with Non-Dom benefits on investment income creates complete package.
04Investment Income - Dividends, Interest, Capital Gains
Cyprus is paradise for investment income. Non-Doms: 0% dividends, 0% interest. Everyone: 0% capital gains on securities/crypto. No other major EU country offers this combination. Why wealthy investors flock to Cyprus.
05Corporate Tax & IP Box
12.5% corporate tax - one of EU's lowest. IP Box: 80% exemption = 2.5% effective rate on IP income. Extensive treaty network. No WHT on dividends out. Premier holding company jurisdiction.