2026
What a Cyprus trader must now tell a consumer
The harmonised notice on the two year guarantee, the label for a durability guarantee, the update period and the repairability score, owed before the consumer is bound.
Rent on Cyprus Property Must Now Be Paid by Electronic Means
Since 1 July 2026 rent for property in Cyprus may be paid only by bank transfer, card, or another recognised electronic means.
Cyprus FDI screening: what Law 194(I)/2025 stops you doing
Since 2 April 2026 a foreign investment of EUR 2m taking 25 per cent of a strategic Cyprus business needs the Ministry of Finance's written approval first.
Stamp duty abolished
The Stamp Duty Laws of 1963 to 2024 were repealed. Duty already arisen on documents signed by 31 December 2025 survives under Cap. 1 s.10(2).
2024
The annual company levy is abolished
Article 391 of Cap. 113 is deleted, so the 350 euro annual levy is gone from 2024. Arrears for 2011 to 2023 remain due.
2023
The Civil Procedure Rules 2023 in force
The new Rules apply to cases filed from 1 September 2023: the overriding objective, pre-action protocols, and costs tied to conduct.
New limits for the reduced 5% VAT on primary homes
The reduced rate is recast around buildable area: 130 square metres, proportional treatment to 190, none beyond. The calculator applies the regime.
2017
The rent on a Cyprus commercial lease carries VAT
Since 13 November 2017 a lease to a taxable person for taxable business has been standard rated.
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