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Cyprus — services for living and doing business

Cypriot permanent residence and the Non-Dom tax regime

Population:
1.3m
Capital:
Nicosia
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Time zone:
UTC+2
Passport by naturalisation:
from 7 years
Languages:
Greek, English
Cyprus on the map

Services in Cyprus

4 services from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

Prices are indicative — the expert quotes the final figure.

About the country

Cyprus has corporate tax of 15% (from 2026), the non-dom regime with 0% on dividends for 17 years, and residence through buying property from EUR 300,000. IT companies relocate here for the EU and the low taxes.

Worth knowing

  • !Capital and residence requirements
  • !Not in the Schengen area

Cyprus: scores by area

7.4/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)8/10
Cost of living5/10
Safety7/10
Passport strength9/10
Infrastructure7/10
Business prospects8/10
Investment appeal8/10
Healthcare8/10
Environment7/10

Common questions

How can I move to Cyprus?
The catalogue covers these routes: residence permit, visa applications. The reference section describes 9 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
How do I start a business in Cyprus?
The catalogue has 1 option in this area: company formation. A licensed local expert handles the paperwork and files with the register. The steps, the timeline and the tax regime for what you do are covered on a free consultation.
What services can I arrange in Cyprus?
4 options across 6 areas: company formation, residence permit, visa applications, crypto exchange, flights, short-term stays, car rental, VPN abroad and 5 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in Cyprus be arranged remotely, without flying in?
Partly: 2 of 4 options are handled remotely, the rest need you there in person (usually biometrics or a signature at the bank). The format (“Remotely” / “In person”) is on each service card, visible before you send a request.
How long does it take in Cyprus?
It depends on the service: the fastest take from 5 days, the longest (citizenship, investment programmes) up to 4 months. The exact timeline is on each service card - that's the expert's working time, excluding queues at government bodies.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Cyprus?
The standard naturalisation route in Cyprus takes from 7 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). Faster routes: Marriage to a Cypriot — about 4-5 years; highly qualified specialists with Greek — 4-5 years. This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.

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