How to Choose an Accountant in Cyprus: What to Check Before You Sign
In Cyprus, many professionals can call themselves an accountant. The title itself carries no legal protection, and the businesses that discover this too late are usually dealing with a compliance problem, not comparing service brochures. At Iacovou & Co., here is what we tell every prospective client about what actually separates a properly regulated accountant […]
Cyprus Company Formation: What We Handle For You From Day One
Registering a company in Cyprus is fast. Being ready to actually operate it, with a bank account open, your tax registrations in place and your first compliance deadlines under control, takes considerably longer. This guide sets out what registration actually involves, what we are seeing catch new companies out in 2026, and what we handle […]
Cyprus VAT, Annual Returns and Tax Compliance: A Practical Guide for Business Directors (2026)
Cyprus is one of the few EU jurisdictions where missing a compliance deadline by a single day now triggers an automatic penalty with no discretion. The Tax For All portal does not send a warning. It sends a fine. This guide sets out every obligation your Cyprus company has: VAT registration, quarterly returns, VIES, annual […]
Cyprus Statutory Audit Requirements 2026: A Guide for Company Directors
You signed the incorporation papers. You appointed the directors. Somewhere along the way, someone mentioned auditors in Limassol and you nodded and moved on. Now the year has ended, deadlines are appearing, and the question is no longer abstract: what exactly are you required to do, when, and what happens if you get it wrong? […]
How Dividends Are Taxed in Cyprus for Foreign Owners (2026 Update)
Dividends paid by a Cyprus company to non-resident shareholders are not subject to withholding tax. Cyprus offers one of the most efficient dividend tax systems in Europe. Even after the 2026 reform, foreign owners can benefit from a straightforward and highly favorable framework when corporate structures are set up correctly. Cyprus Dividend Tax Rates Summary […]
Cyprus Corporate Tax Explained for Foreign Companies (2026 Update)
Cyprus remains a premier EU jurisdiction for international businesses. While the corporate tax landscape has evolved, the Cyprus tax regime continues to offer a competitive, credible, and efficient environment for global operations. Key Updates to the Cyprus Corporate Tax Rate (2026) Effective 1 January 2026, the Cyprus corporate tax rate is 15%. This rate applies […]
