Latest Cyprus tax updates, corporate compliance briefings, payroll & HR regulations, and investment insights from F.C.I. Ltd.https://fci.com.cy/en-cyhttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-capital-gains-tax-2026-what-property-sellers-and-relocating-investor/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-capital-gains-tax-2026-what-property-sellers-and-relocating-investor/Selling a property in Cyprus — or buying one as part of a broader relocation — brings Capital Gains Tax CGT into the picture sooner than most people expect.…Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-payroll-compliance-2026-what-every-employer-must-know/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-payroll-compliance-2026-what-every-employer-must-know/Payroll in Cyprus has evolved from a monthly salary calculation into a multi-system, multi-authority compliance function. Employers in 2026 must navigate…Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/mid-year-financial-review-2026-cyprus-provisional-tax-2026-and-corporate-ta/https://fci.com.cy/news/mid-year-financial-review-2026-cyprus-provisional-tax-2026-and-corporate-ta/As Cyprus enters its first full year under the 2026 Tax Reform, businesses must ensure their financials are accurate, updated, and compliant. From 1 January…Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/what-a-family-business-partnership-teaches-you-about-surviving-the-third-ge/https://fci.com.cy/news/what-a-family-business-partnership-teaches-you-about-surviving-the-third-ge/There is something that sets F.C.I Ltd apart from most accounting and financial advisory firms in Cyprus — and it is not simply longevity. We are not just…Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/why-second-and-third-generation-family-businesses-in-cyprus-hit-a-financial/https://fci.com.cy/news/why-second-and-third-generation-family-businesses-in-cyprus-hit-a-financial/Family businesses are the engine of the Cyprus economy. Built on trust, history, and long-term commitment, they are handed from one generation to the next —…Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTbusiness-advisoryhttps://fci.com.cy/news/secure-your-global-wealth-the-strategic-uk-cyprus-dual-jurisdiction-solutio/https://fci.com.cy/news/secure-your-global-wealth-the-strategic-uk-cyprus-dual-jurisdiction-solutio/The UK tax landscape is shifting. With the abolition of the Non-Dom regime and proposed 20% exit taxes on unrealized gains, the window for proactive…Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTbusiness-advisoryhttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-an-ultimate-high-yield-investment-destination/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-an-ultimate-high-yield-investment-destination/Cyprus is not just a strategic EU gateway; it is an active market where record-breaking tourism and robust foreign direct investment are creating…Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTinvestment-residencyhttps://fci.com.cy/news/year-end-compliance-alert-tax-and-ubo-deadlines-2025/https://fci.com.cy/news/year-end-compliance-alert-tax-and-ubo-deadlines-2025/As we approach the end of 2025, Cypriot companies and individuals face a critical compliance window. This year, in addition to standard tax obligations,…Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/comprehensive-payroll-and-hr-solutions-for-businesses-in-cyprus-and-beyond/https://fci.com.cy/news/comprehensive-payroll-and-hr-solutions-for-businesses-in-cyprus-and-beyond/In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex business environment, companies in Cyprus—both local and international—face growing challenges in managing…Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/accounting-and-payroll-mistakes-smes-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/https://fci.com.cy/news/accounting-and-payroll-mistakes-smes-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/At F.C.I LTD, we understand the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs in Cyprus. Our experience shows that even the most…Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/how-can-accurate-bookkeeping-and-payroll-drive-business-growth-in-cyprus/https://fci.com.cy/news/how-can-accurate-bookkeeping-and-payroll-drive-business-growth-in-cyprus/Bookkeeping and payroll are more than just numbers—they’re the foundation of smart decision-making and sustainable growth. At F.C.I. LTD, we help businesses…Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-update-of-the-ultimate-beneficial-owner-registry-2025/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-update-of-the-ultimate-beneficial-owner-registry-2025/The Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property of the Republic of Cyprus has announced the mandatory annual confirmation of Beneficial…Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTfiduciary-compliancehttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-announces-new-tax-incentives-to-attract-returning-expatriates/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-announces-new-tax-incentives-to-attract-returning-expatriates/Cyprus has introduced new tax incentives designed to attract expatriates back to the island and strengthen its position as a premier business and financial…Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/extension-of-the-deadline-for-employer-obligations-in-ergani-by-31-may-2025/https://fci.com.cy/news/extension-of-the-deadline-for-employer-obligations-in-ergani-by-31-may-2025/We would like to inform you that, according to a Decree issued by the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance on 28/02/2025, the deadline for the mandatory…Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/action-plan-for-attracting-foreign-companies-to-cyprus/https://fci.com.cy/news/action-plan-for-attracting-foreign-companies-to-cyprus/The Cypriot Ministry of Finance presented this month an Action Plan for attracting companies to operate or expand their activities in Cyprus, aiming to make…Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTinvestment-residencyhttps://fci.com.cy/news/annual-statutory-obligations-for-cyprus-entities-2024/https://fci.com.cy/news/annual-statutory-obligations-for-cyprus-entities-2024/Cyprus Companies, Partnerships, Self Employed & Cyprus Branches of Foreign Companies Every Month Book-keeping records are required to be maintained on…Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTfiduciary-compliancehttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-tax-resident-non-domiciled/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-tax-resident-non-domiciled/The introduction of the non-domiciled non-dom tax resident status in the Cyprus tax system gives additional incentives to high-net-individuals to relocate…Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/discover-cyprus-residency-opportunities-through-investment/https://fci.com.cy/news/discover-cyprus-residency-opportunities-through-investment/- Direct pathway to Cyprus permanent residency - Opportunity to live, study, and conduct business in Cyprus - Inclusion of dependents such as spouse,…Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTinvestment-residencyhttps://fci.com.cy/news/introducing-the-eu-blue-card-your-gateway-to-highly-skilled-work-in-cyprus/https://fci.com.cy/news/introducing-the-eu-blue-card-your-gateway-to-highly-skilled-work-in-cyprus/Embark on on a new chapter of your career journey with the EU Blue Card, Cyprus' latest residency permit tailored for highly skilled workers from third…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTinvestment-residencyhttps://fci.com.cy/news/tax-diary-2024/https://fci.com.cy/news/tax-diary-2024/Contact us: +357 22 673 800 email: info@fci.com.cymailto:info@fci.com.cyWed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/f-c-i-tax-calendar-2024/https://fci.com.cy/news/f-c-i-tax-calendar-2024/Financial Consultants International F.C.I. Ltd offers the Tax Calendar as a tool for better planning of business tax obligations for the current year. 31…Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/updates-of-protection-of-wages-law/https://fci.com.cy/news/updates-of-protection-of-wages-law/The Protection of Wages Law of 2007 the "Law", as amended in 2022, which is in force as of April 16, 2023, covers the following areas: - It defines the…Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/social-insurance-and-national-health-contributions-for-2023/https://fci.com.cy/news/social-insurance-and-national-health-contributions-for-2023/Social Insurance Contributions for 2023 The Social Insurance Contributions for 2023 are summarized below: Contributions Employee Employer Self-Employed…Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/discover-intellectual-property-ip-cyprus/https://fci.com.cy/news/discover-intellectual-property-ip-cyprus/A Favourable IP Regime Cyprus IP Box Regime protects the IP but also offers economic-tax benefits. An organisation may achieve an effective tax rate of…Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/tax-diary-2023/https://fci.com.cy/news/tax-diary-2023/Financial Consultants International F.C.I. LTD offers to businesses and individuals, the Tax Calendar as a tool for better planning of the tax obligations…Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/annual-statutory-obligations-for-cyprus-entities-2022/https://fci.com.cy/news/annual-statutory-obligations-for-cyprus-entities-2022/Annual Statutory Obligations for Cyprus Entities 2022 — Cyprus Companies, Partnerships, Self Employed & Cyprus Branches of Foreign Companies Every Month Book-keeping…Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTfiduciary-compliancehttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-tax-news-august-2021/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-tax-news-august-2021/Extension for the submission and settlement of final tax 2020 for companies, employees -pensioners and self-employed. Ιn accordance with the…Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/f-c-i-ltd-tax-news-amendments-to-the-vat-law/https://fci.com.cy/news/f-c-i-ltd-tax-news-amendments-to-the-vat-law/An amendment published in Cyprus’ official Gazette on 20 August 2020 makes the following main changes to the Cyprus VAT law The amendment introduces a new…Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/relocation-investment-strategies-and-opportunities/https://fci.com.cy/news/relocation-investment-strategies-and-opportunities/The economy worldwide is changing fast. Likewise, the Investors and Shareholders need to re-assess and re-set their strategies. Part of such re-assessment…Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTinvestment-residencyhttps://fci.com.cy/news/f-c-i-company-formations-administration-update-during-covid-19-outbreak/https://fci.com.cy/news/f-c-i-company-formations-administration-update-during-covid-19-outbreak/Dear Clients and Colleagues, The team of F.C.I. LTD hopes that you and your families are safe and healthy during this troubling time. We are happy to report…Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTcompany-newshttps://fci.com.cy/news/social-insurance-and-national-health-contributions-for-2020/https://fci.com.cy/news/social-insurance-and-national-health-contributions-for-2020/In 2020, Social Insurance contributions remain the same as in 2019 whereas contributions to the General Healthcare System will be increased on 1 March 2020.…Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTpayroll-hrhttps://fci.com.cy/news/substance-of-a-cyprus-entity/https://fci.com.cy/news/substance-of-a-cyprus-entity/The global trend of tax jurisdictions and the recent international court cases, demonstrate the necessity to ensure that there is no discrepancy between the…Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTfiduciary-compliancehttps://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-tax-residency-by-staying-in-cyprus-60-days-per-year/https://fci.com.cy/news/cyprus-tax-residency-by-staying-in-cyprus-60-days-per-year/As from July 2017, Cyprus Income Tax Law Ν.119 Ι2017 has been amended and became effective as from 1 January 2017, allowing to an individual to acquire…Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/double-tax-treaty-updates/https://fci.com.cy/news/double-tax-treaty-updates/New agreements for the avoidance of double taxation DTA between Cyprus and the following countries have been concluded in 2015: South Africa, Bahrain,…Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/major-amendments-to-the-cyprus-tax-legislation/https://fci.com.cy/news/major-amendments-to-the-cyprus-tax-legislation/The amendments made to the Income Tax Law, the Capital Gains Tax Law and the Assessment and Collection of Taxes Law mainly aim to improve Cyprus’…Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTtaxationhttps://fci.com.cy/news/services-sector-in-cyprus-in-2016/https://fci.com.cy/news/services-sector-in-cyprus-in-2016/Undoubtedly the adversities of global economy and politics have a strong impact in the economic environment of Cyprus. The services sector showed resilience…Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTbusiness-advisory