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A TRC is an official document issued by the Cyprus Tax Department confirming that you (or your company) are tax-resident in Cyprus for a specific tax year. Foreign tax authorities and counterparties use it as proof of Cyprus tax residency when applying double-tax-treaty relief on withholding taxes.
On foreign-source dividends, interest or royalties — TRC unlocks the reduced or zero WHT in the source country.
EU subsidiaries or global brokerage accounts that ask for proof of Cyprus residency before applying treaty relief.
After leaving the UK / Germany / France — TRC supports the formal cessation of foreign tax residency.
Cross-border banks and brokers increasingly require an annual TRC alongside CRS / FATCA paperwork.
Cyprus holding / financing entities use a corporate TRC to support treaty-based withholding-tax positions.
Confirm you meet the 183-day or 60-day rule for the relevant tax year. We pull your day-count from your declarations and travel records.
Tax Department TRC application form, supporting evidence, source-of-residency documentation. We file via TIC / paper as appropriate.
Lodged with the Tax Department. We chase the file weekly until issuance — typical 8–12 weeks.
Original Greek/English certificate. Apostille legalisation arranged on request for use outside the Hague Convention area.
€350 + VAT per year. One certificate per tax year. Apostille legalisation quoted separately when required.
Tax Department issues the certificate on request once residency is established and IR1 filed. From €699 + VAT. Full schedule at /pricing/relocate-to-cyprus.
A seven-day refund policy applies subject to the signed engagement terms. Government and third-party fees are excluded unless those terms state otherwise.
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