Property Taxes in Cyprus 2026: 5% VAT, CGT
Complete guide to Cyprus property taxes: reduced 5% VAT vs 19%, capital gains tax (CGT), transfer fees, individual vs company ownership.
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Property in Larnaca: Areas & Buying Checks
Explore Larnaca property locations, dated market evidence and the revised port/marina announcement, with practical checks before buying or renting.
Learn Greek in Cyprus: Courses & Exams
Greek courses in Cyprus, published fees, citizenship language requirements and official study resources.
Transfer Money from Russia to Cyprus (2026)
How to transfer money from Russia to Cyprus after sanctions: through third countries, cryptocurrency, cash. For property purchases and everyday needs.
Cyprus Social Insurance & Pensions
Social insurance in Cyprus: how it works, what contributions are paid, how to get a statement, what counts toward pension.
Cyprus Taxes: Income Tax, GESY & Deductions
Guide to Cyprus taxes: income tax rates, GESY and Social Insurance, rent deductions, qualifying first-employment tax relief, TD59 form.
Russian Embassy in Cyprus: Services Guide
Russian consulate in Nicosia: passport renewal, consular registration, power of attorney, police clearance, appointments.
Birth in Cyprus: Registration & Citizenship
What to do if your child is born in Cyprus: birth registration, child's citizenship, documents for immigration and embassy.
Buying and Registering a Car in Cyprus
Check Cyprus ownership-transfer paperwork, insurance, MOT fees and road-tax renewal, plus Customs conditions before importing a vehicle.
Driving in Cyprus: Licence Exchange & Tests
Check EU and UK licence rules, Cyprus exchange documents and residence evidence, and the official learner and first-licence application requirements.
Events in Cyprus: Concerts & Tickets
Where to find Cyprus events and tickets: official venue programmes, ticket providers, dated festival listings and booking checks.
Healthcare in Cyprus: How the System Works
Cyprus healthcare system explained for expats: GESY eligibility, private insurance, costs, specifics for visitors and permit holders.
Marriage and Divorce in Cyprus: Documents
How to register marriage in Cyprus, required documents, validating foreign marriages, divorce and immigration documents.
Cyprus Clinics for Residence Medical Tests
Residence medical tests in Cyprus: visitor checklist, Categories A–F rules from September 2026, document certification and questions to ask clinics.
Visiting Northern Cyprus: Crossings & Rules
Check Green Line crossing conditions, vehicle insurance, entry routes and personal-goods allowances before visiting the north of Cyprus.
Bringing Dogs and Cats to Cyprus: Rules and Documents
Cyprus dog and cat travel: current EU rules, conditional rabies titre tests, certificate timing, published breed restrictions and arrival notification.
Scams in Cyprus: Checks & Reporting
Practical checks before paying for services in Cyprus, official lawyer and insurance authorities, and reporting suspected cybercrime or consumer-law breaches.
Private Schools in Cyprus: Curricula & Fees
Compare Island, Trinity, PASCAL, Foley’s, Heritage and American Academy Larnaca using provider curricula, IB authorisations and dated fee schedules.
Education in Cyprus: Schools & Enrolment
Education system in Cyprus for expat families: public vs private schools, enrolment certificates for residence permits, Greek language, universities.
Cyprus Traffic Fines: Payment, Camera Notices and Deadlines
Check Cyprus camera notices, use the official JCC payment link, understand current statutory deadlines and distinguish speed and red-light offences.