15% corporate tax in Cyprus in 2026

Move your business to the sunniest country in the EU

Cyprus combines a competitive tax environment, an English-speaking legal system and 340 days of sunshine a year with full EU membership. We guide Dutch entrepreneurs through every step, from company structure to relocation.

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15%

corporate tax in Cyprus, versus 25.8% in the Netherlands

3–5 days

average time to incorporate a Cyprus company

340

sunny days a year, with an average yearly temperature above 20°C

The Netherlands and Cyprus side by side

Both countries are EU member states with a double-taxation treaty — the difference is in what's left of your profit.

Item

Netherlands (2026)

Cyprus (2026)

Corporate tax

19% up to €200,000, 25.8% above

15% flat rate

Dividend paid to the shareholder

Box 2: 24.5% up to €68,843, 31% above

Non-dom: exempt from SDC, only 2.65% health contribution

IP box regime

Innovation Box, effective ~9%

Effective ~3% on qualifying IP profit

Time to incorporate

1–2 weeks via a notary

3–5 business days via the Registrar of Companies

Official language for government and courts

Dutch

English, based on British common law

What happens after 17 years? Once you've been a Cyprus tax resident for more than 17 of the past 20 years, non-dom status ends. Thanks to the 2026 tax reform, you then pay only 5% SDC on dividends from profits earned from 2026 onwards (previously 17%), plus the usual 2.65% health contribution — 7.65% in total. Profits earned before 2026, distributed by the end of 2031, still fall under the old 17% rate. The 15% corporate tax rate doesn't change, and the non-dom period can also be extended.

Figures above are indicative and based on standard 2026 rates. Your effective tax burden depends on your structure, activities and tax residency — we're happy to work this out with you.

Why entrepreneurs choose Cyprus

It's not just about tax. It's the combination that makes the difference.

Full EU membership

Cyprus has been an EU member since 2004 and joined the eurozone in 2008. You operate within the same internal market, with the same freedoms of goods, services and capital as from the Netherlands.

A legal system based on British common law

Contracts, dispute resolution and company law follow a system international entrepreneurs already recognise. English is the working language for commercial law and most government bodies.

Fast, straightforward incorporation

A private limited company is typically registered with the Registrar of Companies within a week. A local bank account and VAT number usually follow within a few weeks.

Lower operating costs, higher quality of life

Office space, staff and cost of living tend to be lower than in the Netherlands, while the climate — around 340 sunny days a year — supports your team's wellbeing.

From first meeting to first invoice

A fixed process, six steps, with guidance at every stage.

Introductory call

We discuss your current structure, activities and goals, and assess whether Cyprus is a good fit for your situation.

Tailored structure and advice

You receive a proposal for the most suitable company form, including a calculation of your expected tax burden.

Company registration

We handle the registration with the Registrar of Companies and the initial statutory documents.

Bank account and bookkeeping

We help open a business bank account and set up your bookkeeping in line with Cyprus regulations.

Tax and VAT registration

Your company is registered with the tax authorities, including a VAT number where applicable.

You run your business from Cyprus

We stay available for ongoing compliance, annual accounts and any questions about your tax position.

“We relocated our holding company from Amsterdam to Limassol in twelve weeks. What convinced us wasn't just the rate, but how predictably the whole process was explained.”

— Founder, software company previously based in the Netherlands

“As a crypto business, Cyprus gives us something we didn't have in the Netherlands: a clear licensing path under MiCA and a team that knows exactly how to apply for it.”

— Co-founder, crypto trading platform

“Because we pay less tax in Cyprus, we could pass those savings straight on to our customers — some products even dropped by more than 10% in price.”

— Founder, D2C home décor brand

Discuss your situation

Tell us a bit about your business. You'll hear back within two business days, and if relevant, a proposal for an introductory call.