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Editorial scope · audited 23 October 2026
Purpose: This page is a planning overview for a move from United Kingdom to Cyprus. It organises the main departure, residence, company, banking and document questions to investigate.
Method: The page groups the move into a common sequence and highlights country-specific topics. It does not calculate an individual tax result or verify residence, treaty, immigration or document facts.
Limitations: The United Kingdom departure rules and the Cyprus tax, residence and immigration statements still require qualified cross-border review before action. Official forms, thresholds and administrative practice can change.
The UK scrapped its resident non-domicile regime, exposing formerly sheltered foreign income and gains to UK worldwide taxation. The 4-year FIG exemption for new arrivals is a limited transitional measure — not a replacement.
From April 2025, UK CGT on asset disposals has increased. For founders planning a share sale, the timing cost of remaining in the UK versus relocating to Cyprus (income-tax exemption for qualifying securities) can run into seven figures.
With the UK dividend allowance effectively eliminated and top rates hitting 39.35%, extracting profits from a UK company is expensive. Cyprus non-dom shareholders pay 0% SDC plus 2.65% GeSY — dramatically lower.
UK statutory residence test rules must be carefully navigated. Split-year treatment, the 90-day tie, and HMRC form P85 are all part of a clean exit. Getting residence termination wrong can leave you dual-resident.
UK exit tax analysis, CGT timing, share sale planning, HMRC P85 preparation.
Cyprus LTD filing and registered-office steps coordinated; bank or EMI application remains subject to provider approval.
Rent or purchase Cyprus property, register with tax authority, apply for non-dom status.
TIC (Tax Identification Code) issued, non-dom certificate received, UK residency formally ceased.
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Legal Disclaimer: This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Tax laws change frequently. Always seek independent professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances before making relocation or tax planning decisions.