Moving to Cyprus
Cyprus vs Europe
Compare Cyprus against Portugal, Malta, Greece, Spain and Italy across corporate tax, income tax, special regimes, property prices, cost of living, and visa options. All figures are indicative. Verify with a local advisor.
| Metric | Cyprus (highlighted) | Portugal | Malta | Greece | Spain | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax rateStandard headline rate | 15% | 21% | 15% | 22% | 25% | 24% |
| Top income tax rate | 35% | 48% | 35% | 44% | 47% | 43% |
| Special tax regime name | Non-dom | NHR / IFICI | Global Res | Non-dom | Beckham | Impatriates |
| Special regime benefit | 0% divs | 20% flat | 15% flat | 7% flat | 24% flat | 50% exempt |
| Regime duration | 17 yrs | 10 yrs | N/A | 15 yrs | 6 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Avg property €/sqm | €2,800 | €2,900 | €4,500 | €2,000 | €1,800 | €1,700 |
| Monthly cost (1 person, mid) | €2,000 | €2,200 | €2,500 | €1,800 | €1,900 | €2,000 |
| EU visa for non-EU nationals | Yes / D7 | Yes / D7 | Yes | No | Yes / D | Yes / Nomad |
| Crypto tax treatment | 8% on gains (2026) | Partial | Yes | No | No | Partial |
| English proficiency | High | Medium | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Climate rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
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