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Capital gains tax on Cyprus property

Cyprus charges 20% capital gains tax on gains from disposing of Cyprus real estate, with lifetime exemptions for individuals and inflation indexation on the original cost.

This guide is written for landlords, estate agents and property investors. Rules change regularly and individual circumstances vary, so speak to a Tsquared accountant before acting. We regularly help clients with rental income tax and special defence contribution, capital gains tax on disposals, vat on new builds vs. resales.

Key points

  • Lifetime exemptions for main residence and other disposals
  • Indexation using the consumer price index
  • Return due within 30 days of the transfer
  • Transfers between close relatives are often exempt

Challenges you face, solutions we provide

Challenge: Rental income tax and Special Defence Contribution

Our solution: Rental accounts prepared and annual TD1 returns filed with every allowance claimed

Challenge: Capital gains tax on disposals

Our solution: CGT computations with inflation indexation and lifetime exemptions applied before you sell

Challenge: VAT on new builds vs. resales

Our solution: Correct VAT treatment confirmed before completion, including the 5% reduced rate

Challenge: Short-let (Airbnb) reporting

Our solution: Tourism registration, platform income tracking and VAT thresholds monitored for you

Challenge: Agency commission accounting

Our solution: Clean commission bookkeeping with client-money reconciliations and VAT returns

Frequently asked questions

Capital gains tax on Cyprus property: what's the short answer?
Cyprus charges 20% capital gains tax on gains from disposing of Cyprus real estate, with lifetime exemptions for individuals and inflation indexation on the original cost.
Can Tsquared help with capital gains tax on cyprus property?
Yes. We advise landlords, estate agents and property investors in Cyprus on capital gains tax on cyprus property and handle the filings for you.

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