The UK abolished its non-domiciled tax regime in April 2025. For UK founders and investors with significant dividend income, Cyprus is now the most practical replacement. Here's the complete guide.
Moving your headquarters to Cyprus is not just about tax — it means genuine management presence, EU entity status, and operational base in the Eastern Mediterranean. What is involved, who is doing it, and what the real benefits are.
Relocating non-EU staff to Cyprus — the standard work permit process, the Fast Track Business Activation route, eligibility, timelines, and what the company needs to do to bring international employees to Cyprus.
Transparent, itemised costs for relocating a business to Cyprus — company formation, registered office, directors, accounting, VAT, banking, work permits, and office space. No vague ranges: real numbers.
Three jurisdictions dominate the conversation for international business relocation: Cyprus (EU, IP Box, non-dom), Malta (EU, 5% effective rate), and Dubai (0% personal tax, now 9% corporate). A clear-headed comparison.
Cyprus operates a Fast Track Business Activation mechanism for non-EU companies investing in Cyprus. It accelerates work permits, licences, and operational setup — here is exactly how it works and who qualifies.