12.5% headline CIT, IP Box at 2.5% effective rate, 60+ treaties. EU member with English common law influence.
When Cyprus is the right call, and when it is not.
The Cyprus IP Box delivers an 80% exemption on qualifying IP income for a 2.5% effective rate, with 0% withholding on outbound royalties, dividends and interest. English language admin and common law contracts simplify cross border licensing.
CySEC operates a mature CIF licensing regime under MiFID II with EU passporting, and MiCA (EU crypto framework) crypto asset licensing is now CySEC supervised. The 65-DTA network covers Russia, UK, Germany, India and the UAE.
The Cyprus non dom status grants a 17-year exemption from tax on dividends, interest and capital gains for new tax residents, alongside the 60-day residency rule. Combines cleanly with a Cyprus operating company.
HMRC treats Cyprus as a low tax jurisdiction and applies CFC scrutiny on UK controlled Cypriot companies. If your cap table sits in the UK:
Cyprus is not on standard US VC term sheets and a Delaware flip is typically required at Series A. If US capital is the binding constraint:
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Information is provided for general guidance and reflects tax year 2025 unless noted. Specific situations require advice from a local practitioner. Always confirm against the cited tax authority and registrar before relying on a figure.