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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.
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| Metric | Cyprushighlighted | Portugal | Malta | Greece | Spain | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax rateStandard headline rate | 12.5% | 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 | Yes | Partial | Yes | No | No | Partial |
| English proficiency | High | Medium | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Climate rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |