Cyprus IP Box applies an 80% deduction on qualifying IP income, reducing the effective CIT rate to approximately 3% on software licence, SaaS subscription, and royalty revenues.
Copyrighted software, algorithms, and related intangibles qualify for the IP Box provided the R&D nexus fraction is satisfied — no patent required.
Full EU market access, GDPR-compliant jurisdiction, VAT OSS registration, and EU payment rails — ideal for selling into European B2B markets.
Even outside the IP Box, Cyprus has one of the EU's lowest headline corporation tax rates at 15%, competitive with Ireland and far below the EU average.
Founders relocating to Cyprus under non-dom status pay 0% Special Defence Contribution on dividends — making profit extraction highly tax-efficient.
Coordinate incorporation remotely, subject to KYC and any provider requirements. Timing depends on name approval, case complexity and Registrar processing.
Reserve the company name, prepare the constitutional and officer documents, and file with the Registrar. The current processing estimate is confirmed for the specific file.
Set up a Cyprus bank account or Revolut Business EUR account to receive SaaS subscription payments and pay local costs.
Transfer or develop IP within the Cyprus company to satisfy the IP Box nexus requirement. Our team advises on qualifying R&D expenditure.
Register for Cyprus VAT and EU VAT OSS if applicable. Annual accounts, CIT return, and UBO updates handled by our team.
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