Cyprus Route

Cyprus as a strategic EU base.

Cyprus is often one of the first jurisdictions assessed for founders, crypto investors, digital wealth builders and internationally mobile families. It can connect tax residency, non-dom planning, company structure, banking, property and long-term EU access inside one framework.

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EU Base

Why Cyprus often comes first.

For the right client, Cyprus can connect EU credibility, tax residency, non-dom planning, company structure, banking access, IP considerations and property-linked residence inside one framework.

Prime Residency reviews Cyprus as part of the full structure before a client commits to a route, company setup, banking plan or property purchase.

Core Framework

The main Cyprus elements.

60-day tax residency

Cyprus may allow tax residency with 60 days per year if the conditions are met.

183-day residency

The standard tax residency route remains available for clients spending more time in Cyprus.

Non-dom planning

Qualifying non-doms may benefit from 0% Special Defence Contribution on dividends and certain passive income.

8% crypto framework

Cyprus has introduced a specific 8% framework for qualifying crypto disposals, with classification and timing still important.

15% corporate tax

A Cyprus company can provide an EU corporate base with a 15% headline corporate tax rate.

3% IP Box

Qualifying IP income may benefit from an effective rate of around 3% under the Cyprus IP Box.

Permanent residency from €300k

Cyprus PR may be available through qualifying investment and can provide a long-term residence base for eligible family members.

Subject to eligibility, conditions and professional advice.

Tax Residency vs PR

Tax residency and permanent residency are not the same thing.

Tax residency

  • Can be based on the 60-day or 183-day route
  • Focused on how income, gains and company structure are taxed
  • Can unlock non-dom planning where conditions are met
  • Can be relevant for crypto, dividends, company income and IP income
  • Does not automatically give a long-term immigration right for the family

Permanent residency

  • Separate immigration route
  • Usually linked to qualifying investment from €300k
  • Can provide a long-term Cyprus residence base
  • May cover spouse and qualifying dependent children
  • Maintained separately from tax residency
  • Often used as a long-term EU safety-net alongside tax planning

Many clients review both. Tax residency is about the tax position. Permanent residency is about long-term residence access. They can complement each other, but they solve different problems.

Fit & Review

Who Cyprus may suit, and what to review first.

Who Cyprus may suit

  • Crypto investors with significant unrealised or future disposals
  • Founders with international income
  • AI, SaaS and software businesses with qualifying IP
  • Entrepreneurs who need an EU company and banking base
  • Families evaluating long-term EU access
  • Private clients comparing tax residency and property-linked routes
  • Clients who want tax, company, banking, property and residence assessed together

What to review first

  • Current tax residency and exit exposure
  • Time spent in each country
  • Type and source of income
  • Crypto holdings, disposals, staking, DeFi or trading classification
  • Company management, substance and banking needs
  • Whether a Cyprus company is needed
  • Whether property supports the route or distracts from it
  • Family, mobility and long-term residence needs
  • Whether permanent residency should be added as a separate layer
Prime Cyprus

Prime Cyprus is the Cyprus deep-dive.

Prime Residency is the broader EU residency and tax strategy brand. Prime Cyprus is the Cyprus-focused advisory and property platform.

When Cyprus appears to be the strongest route, Prime Cyprus provides the deeper Cyprus-specific framework covering tax residency, non-dom status, crypto, company formation, permanent residency, qualifying property and implementation coordination.

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FAQ

Common questions about Cyprus.

No. Cyprus is often assessed early because of its tax, company, banking and residence framework, but the right jurisdiction depends on the client’s income, assets, current tax residency, mobility, family needs and long-term plans.
It is an alternative tax residency route that may allow Cyprus tax residency with 60 days per year if the conditions are met, including not being tax resident elsewhere and maintaining the required Cyprus ties.
Cyprus non-dom status can allow qualifying tax residents to avoid Special Defence Contribution on dividends and certain passive income for a defined period, subject to conditions.
Yes, Cyprus may be relevant for crypto investors because of its specific 8% crypto framework, EU position and tax residency routes. Classification, timing and source-country exposure still need review.
Not for tax residency itself. Permanent residency is a separate route and may involve qualifying investment from €300k, depending on the chosen path.
Prime Residency is the broader EU residency and tax strategy brand. Prime Cyprus is the Cyprus-focused advisory and property platform for clients going deeper into the Cyprus route.
No. Prime Residency provides strategic coordination and route assessment. Specific legal, tax, immigration or financial advice should be handled by qualified professionals where required.
Figures and route features are indicative and depend on eligibility, timing, classification and individual circumstances. Prime Residency provides strategic coordination and works with qualified professionals where legal, tax, immigration or regulated advice is required.