Doing Business in Cyprus (Saudi edition)

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DOING BUSINESS C YPRUS 78 SAUDI ARABIA EDITION KEY FEATURES OF THE CYPRUS TAX SYSTEM Simple, transparent and EU harmonised tax system following recommended OECD practices. Enjoys the tax benefits of EU Directives (Parent – Subsidiary Directive, Merger Directive and Interest and Royalties Directive). Extensive Tax Treaty network with 67 countries. A corporate income tax rate of 12.5%, one of the lowest within the EU with possibility to enjoy a much lower effective tax rate. Availability of a Notional Interest Deduction for companies receiving new equity funding. The tax deduction can reach up to 80% of the taxable income generated by the new equity. IP Box regime based on the nexus approach which allows 80% deemed deduction on qualifying profits from the business use of qualifying IP. Increased deduction of 20% on the actual expenditure incurred for scientific research as well as research and development, subject to conditions. Attractive Tonnage Tax (TT) regime for ship owners, managers and charterers. Attractive tax jurisdiction for funds and attractive tax regime for fund managers. Capital gains are exempt from tax (except for capital gains arising from the disposal of immovable property located in Cyprus). Profits of a foreign Permanent Establishment exempt from tax. Gains from trading in securities (shares, bonds and certain other financial instruments) are exempt from tax. Unilateral credit relief for foreign taxes. No withholding tax on dividend, interest or royalty payments (for use of royalties outside of Cyprus) made abroad. No taxes on entry and on qualifying reorganisations. Carry forward of tax losses for five years. Tax incentives for expatriate employees taking up employment in Cyprus (20%/50% exemption). Dividend income and interest income are exempt from SDC for non-domiciled individuals taking up tax residency in Cyprus. Possibility to obtain Cyprus tax residency by spending only 60-days in Cyprus (subject to conditions). No inheritance tax. No immovable property tax.
DOING BUSINESS C YPRUS 79 SAUDI ARABIA EDITION WHO’S WHO CYPRUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY The definitive guide to Cyprus’ leading companies, executives and professional advisers.
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