“Philippou Law Firm made registering my company incredibly easy. The whole process was handled remotely and everything was done in 2 weeks. Highly recommended!”
Thomas M.Germany
Google0% Tax on Dividends · Non-Dom Status for 17 Years
Become a Cyprus tax resident
— pay 0% on dividends for up to 17 years
Non-dom status, residence permit, personal tax file and (if needed) a Cyprus company with bank account. All designed together and delivered by a licensed law firm — under the 183-day rule or the 60-day rule. From €1,400.
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500+ companies formed
Regulated by the Cyprus Bar
Est. 1984 · 40+ yrs in practice
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40+ yrs
Legal Experience
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Countries Served
0%
Dividend Tax (Non-Dom)
17 yrs
Non-Dom Duration
The Cyprus tax advantage
Residency rules, non-dom benefits and 2026 reforms — at a glance
The building blocks of your Cyprus tax plan — all applied as part of our end-to-end relocation service.
Working Harder, Keeping Less?
You built something great. Your tax system shouldn’t punish you for it.
You’re working harder than ever, but your government takes 40–50% before you see a cent.
Tax rates keep rising, but the quality of services and infrastructure doesn’t improve.
Remote work means you CAN choose where to live — but immigration bureaucracy stops you.
You know Cyprus is an option, but you don’t know where to start or who to trust.
Why Cyprus?
One of the most competitive tax jurisdictions in the EU
15% Corporate Tax Rate
One of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU. Predictable, straightforward, and competitive for businesses of all sizes.
EU Member State
Full EU membership since 2004. Access to the single market, freedom of movement, and the credibility of an EU-incorporated company.
IP Box Regime (3% Effective Rate)
Qualifying intellectual property income taxed at an effective rate as low as 3%. Ideal for software, patents, and trademarks.
60+ Double Tax Treaties
An extensive network of double tax treaties with over 60 countries, eliminating double taxation and reducing withholding taxes.
No Withholding Tax
No withholding tax on dividends, interest, or royalties paid to non-residents. Your profits flow freely to shareholders worldwide.
English-Speaking Business Hub
English is widely spoken in business, law, and government. Common law legal system. A familiar environment for international entrepreneurs.
What You Get
Everything you need to relocate and become a Cyprus tax resident
0% Tax on Dividends (Non-Dom)
As a non-domiciled resident, you pay 0% Special Defence Contribution on dividends for up to 17 years.
183-Day or 60-Day Rule
Two paths to tax residency. Spend 183 days, or just 60 days if you meet the criteria. We help you pick the right one.
Immigration for You + Family
We handle residence permits for you, your spouse, and your children. One firm, one process, no outsourcing.
Company Formation Included
Need a Cyprus company too? Our relocation packages include full company registration, banking, and tax setup.
Non-Dom Status for 17 Years
The non-dom regime exempts you from SDC on dividends, interest, and rental income for 17 years from becoming a tax resident.
One-Stop Shop
Immigration, tax residency, company formation, accounting, audit, and payroll. Everything handled by one firm under one roof.
How It Works
Most clients complete their relocation in 60-90 days
Step1
Free Strategy Call
We assess your eligibility, family situation, and business structure. We recommend the best residency path.
Step2
We Handle Everything
Immigration filing, tax residency, non-dom registration, company formation, banking — all handled by our licensed legal team.
Step3
You’re a Cyprus Tax Resident
0% tax on dividends. Fully operational company. Bank accounts open. Welcome to your new tax home.
Built for your home country
Where are you relocating from?
Pick your country to see the typical tax gap versus Cyprus and how we handle the source-country exit plan.
Moving from
United Kingdom
Dividends taxed up to 39.35% + 25% corporation tax above £250k profits. Cyprus non-dom: 0% on dividends, 15% company-level.
Typical outcome: Typical UK SaaS founder saves €80–€120k per year on distributed profits.
Post-engagement clarity
What happens in your first 48 hours
No “we’ll be in touch”. Every client gets a concrete, named sequence of actions in the first two business days — so you know exactly what to expect, from whom, and when.
- Within 1 hour
Written scope-of-work and fixed-fee quote covering immigration + tax + (if needed) company
Your dedicated lawyer
- Same business day
KYC pack + relocation questionnaire sent via secure portal (nationality, family, current tax residency, exit-tax exposure)
- Day 1–2
Residence-permit document checklist and rental-agreement requirements sent
- Day 2–5
Immigration file prepared; tax-residency and non-dom forms drafted for your review
- Day 5–15
Residence permit filed (MEU1 / Pink Slip); Cyprus TIN + non-dom declaration submitted
- Week 4–12
Residence certificate issued; tax residency activated; first personal tax filing scheduled
Real Results for Real Entrepreneurs
Names changed for confidentiality. Tax savings are illustrative and depend on individual circumstances.
Full Relocation + Family
UK Tech Founder Relocates
Before
45% income tax + 25% corp tax in the UK on GBP 200K income.
After (Cyprus)
Cyprus tax resident with non-dom status. 15% corp tax, 0% dividends.
Annual Savings
~€60,000/yr
Setup Time
10 weeks
60-Day Nomad
Digital Nomad Uses 60-Day Rule
Before
Canadian freelancer paying ~53% combined tax on CAD 180K.
After (Cyprus)
60-day rule tax residency. Spends 60 days in Cyprus, rest traveling.
Annual Savings
~€35,000/yr
Setup Time
8 weeks
Full Relocation + 2 Children
German Family Moves to Cyprus
Before
42% income tax + solidarity surcharge in Germany.
After (Cyprus)
183-day rule. Non-dom status. Company + family immigration handled.
Annual Savings
~€80,000/yr
Setup Time
12 weeks
Ready to Relocate?
Book a free strategy call. We assess your eligibility and recommend the best path.
Who Is This For?
Relocating Professionals
You and your family are moving to Cyprus and need tax residency, non-dom status, and a company set up.
Digital Nomads
You want Cyprus tax residency under the 60-day rule while traveling the world. Spend just 60 days a year on the island.
Remote Entrepreneurs
You run an online business from abroad and want to combine a low-tax EU company with personal tax residency.
Investors & HNW Individuals
You have passive income from dividends, interest, or rental income and want to benefit from 0% SDC under the non-dom regime.
Transparent Pricing
3 fixed-fee packages. Residence-permit fees and VAT itemised below.
Immigration & Tax Residency
Ideal for
For individuals relocating to Cyprus (EU or non-EU nationals) who want to obtain a residence permit, register as a Cyprus tax resident, and secure non-dom status under the 183-day rule — without setting up a company.
€1,400+ VAT + govt fees
No annual renewal fee
What's included
- Preparation and submission of all documents for Residence Permit (Yellow Slip or Pink Slip)
- Accompanying to the Cyprus Immigration Department
- Preparation and submission of all documents for Cyprus tax residency registration
- Preparation and submission of all documents for non-dom status registration
- Tax residency and non-dom certificates
Company Registration + Tax Relocation (183-day rule)
Ideal for
For individuals relocating to Cyprus who want to become Cyprus tax residents with non-dom status under the 183-day rule (living in Cyprus more than 183 days per year), and who want to set up a Cyprus company and act as their own director.
€4,750+ VAT + govt fees
Annual renewal: €2,000 + VAT
What's included
- Everything in Immigration & Tax Residency
- Complimentary ongoing tax guidance
- Personal bank account opening (local bank)
- Preparation and submission of annual personal tax return
- Company Name Application, incorporation documents and certified certificates
- Expedited company registration (5–10 days)
- UBO Registration
- Corporate Tax Registration (TIN)
- VAT, VIES, OSS Registration
- Nominee Secretary
- Registered Office
- Online Corporate Bank Account Opening
- AML Report
- UBO Registry Update
Most Popular
Company Registration + Tax Relocation (60-day rule)
Ideal for
For individuals relocating to Cyprus under the 60-day rule (spending at least 60 days but less than 183 days per year in Cyprus) who want to become Cyprus tax residents with non-dom status, and who want to set up a Cyprus company managed remotely through a nominee director.
€5,800+ VAT + govt fees
Annual renewal: €3,900 + VAT
What's included
- Everything in the 183-day rule package
- Nominee Director
- Local Corporate Bank Account Opening
Why Zeno, Not Someone Else?
Most agents handle formation only. We handle your entire Cyprus setup.
| zeno | Typical Agent | DIY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed law firm | |||
| Company formation | |||
| Immigration handling | |||
| Tax residency setup | |||
| Non-dom registration | |||
| Bank account opening | Extra fee | ||
| Accounting & audit | Extra fee | ||
| Ongoing compliance | |||
| Fixed, transparent fees | Varies | N/A | |
| Dedicated legal contact |
Honest comparison
How Cyprus stacks up against Portugal, Malta & the UAE
Cyprus is excellent for some profiles — and not for others. The table below is the same one we’d draw for you on a call. It’s honest, not a sales pitch.
Topic
CyprusFocus
Portugal (IFICI)
Malta
UAE
Dividend tax (personal)
0% (non-dom, up to 17 yrs)
0% on foreign dividends (10 yrs)
Effective ~5% after refund
0% on dividends
Corporate tax
12.5% (15% from 2026)
21% standard
35% headline, refunded down
9% (0% under AED 375k)
Days needed for residency
60-day rule available
183-day rule only
183-day rule
90-day rule
Non-dom / preferential window
17 years (22–27 from 2026)
10 years (IFICI regime)
Indefinite, but remittance basis
n/a — personal tax absent
IP regime
2.5% effective (IP Box)
No dedicated IP regime post-NHR
No IP Box equivalent
n/a
Important context
EU member; robust treaty network (65+)
NHR replaced by IFICI in 2024; narrower scope
Remittance basis — foreign income only taxed if remitted
Non-EU; limited treaty network; substance rules for free zones
CyprusFocus
- Dividend tax (personal)
- 0% (non-dom, up to 17 yrs)
- Corporate tax
- 12.5% (15% from 2026)
- Days needed for residency
- 60-day rule available
- Non-dom / preferential window
- 17 years (22–27 from 2026)
- IP regime
- 2.5% effective (IP Box)
- Important context
- EU member; robust treaty network (65+)
Portugal (IFICI)
- Dividend tax (personal)
- 0% on foreign dividends (10 yrs)
- Corporate tax
- 21% standard
- Days needed for residency
- 183-day rule only
- Non-dom / preferential window
- 10 years (IFICI regime)
- IP regime
- No dedicated IP regime post-NHR
- Important context
- NHR replaced by IFICI in 2024; narrower scope
Malta
- Dividend tax (personal)
- Effective ~5% after refund
- Corporate tax
- 35% headline, refunded down
- Days needed for residency
- 183-day rule
- Non-dom / preferential window
- Indefinite, but remittance basis
- IP regime
- No IP Box equivalent
- Important context
- Remittance basis — foreign income only taxed if remitted
UAE
- Dividend tax (personal)
- 0% on dividends
- Corporate tax
- 9% (0% under AED 375k)
- Days needed for residency
- 90-day rule
- Non-dom / preferential window
- n/a — personal tax absent
- IP regime
- n/a
- Important context
- Non-EU; limited treaty network; substance rules for free zones
Figures reflect published rates at time of writing. The right answer for you depends on your source of income, family situation, home-country exit rules and time horizon — which is exactly what the 30-minute call is for.
The promise
Our no-surprises promise
Legal services have earned a reputation for hidden fees and slow replies. We designed Zeno to be the opposite — on purpose.
Published fixed fee
The price on our pricing page is the price on your engagement letter. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no upsells mid-engagement.
24-hour response SLA
We reply to every enquiry within 24 business hours — and usually faster. If you book a call, you speak to a partner, not an intake rep.
Written scope before you commit
After the consultation, you get a written fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — no obligation to proceed, no card on file, no clock running.
Regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association · Partner-led engagements · Professional indemnity insurance in place
4.9· 300+ Google reviews
What Our Clients Say
4.9/5 on Google — 300+ Reviews
Reviews left for Philippou Law Firm on Google. Zeno is the firm’s digital service brand; the same lawyers and auditors handle every engagement.
“I relocated to Cyprus with my family and they handled everything from immigration to company formation. Professional and transparent throughout.”
Sarah K.United Kingdom
Google“Used the 60-day rule package. The nominee director service works perfectly. My company runs smoothly while I travel. Best decision I made.”
Alex R.Netherlands
Google“After comparing several firms, Philippou stood out with their published fixed fees and written scope of work. I knew the full cost before signing. The team is knowledgeable and responsive.”
Michael D.Israel
Google“They helped me set up a holding company in Cyprus. The process was straightforward and their knowledge of international tax is impressive.”
Elena V.Russia
Google“From day one, the team was professional and attentive. They guided me through every step of the relocation and tax residency process.”
James P.Australia
Google“Exceptional service from start to finish. Our Cyprus holding was structured with the IP Box in mind and our accountant handles everything on a single annual fee. A pleasure to work with.”
Daniel S.Switzerland
Google“As a SaaS founder I chose Cyprus for the IP Box regime. Philippou guided me through incorporation, nexus documentation, and the bank account opening — all in a month. I feel safe knowing my file is handled by real lawyers, not a formation agency.”
Marta L.Poland
Google“Moved from Dubai to Cyprus for EU access. The team handled my Pink Slip, tax residency, non-dom registration and a new company in parallel. Zero stress.”
Rami A.United Arab Emirates
Google“They speak my language and know Spanish tax exit rules inside out. The relocation went smoother than I ever imagined. 5 stars easily.”
Carlos P.Spain
Google“Our startup moved its IP company to Cyprus. The 3% effective tax rate on our software IP is real — not a theoretical benefit. Documentation is impeccable.”
Joost de V.Netherlands
Google“Transparent pricing was the decisive factor. No hourly billing, no surprises. The quality of the written advice is what you’d expect from a top-tier firm.”
Ahmed H.Egypt
Google“Switched from my previous accountant mid-year. The handover was seamless, they chased the historical filings, and our audit was ready on time. Saved us from penalties.”
Viktor N.Ukraine
Google“The non-dom application was handled end-to-end. I received my certificates within weeks and the tax savings are transformative for my family office.”
Olivia B.United Kingdom
GoogleFrequently Asked Questions
If you spend 183 or more days in Cyprus during a calendar year, you automatically become a Cyprus tax resident. This is the standard path for individuals who plan to live in Cyprus full-time.
You can become a Cyprus tax resident by spending just 60 days per year in Cyprus, provided you: (a) do not spend more than 183 days in any other single country, (b) are not a tax resident of any other country, (c) maintain a permanent home in Cyprus, and (d) carry on business, are employed in Cyprus, or hold office as director of a Cyprus tax-resident company.
Non-domiciled (non-dom) residents of Cyprus are exempt from Special Defence Contribution (SDC) on dividends, interest, and rental income — meaning 0% SDC tax on dividends. The non-dom status is available for 17 years, with the option to extend up to 27 years through a lump-sum payment.
Immigration & Tax Residency covers only relocation — residence permit, tax residency, and non-dom status. Company Registration + Tax Relocation (183-day rule) adds a full company setup for those living in Cyprus 183+ days and acting as their own directors. Company Registration + Tax Relocation (60-day rule) includes a nominee director and local banking for those using the 60-day rule.
Yes. You can start with Immigration & Tax Residency and upgrade to either company package at any time. We credit your original package price toward the upgrade.
You will need to visit Cyprus to collect your residence permit (Yellow or Pink Slip) in person. We accompany you to the Immigration Department. Everything else — company registration, tax residency registration, non-dom filing — can be done remotely.
Three categories, all itemised in writing before engagement: (1) government residence permit fees (€70–€500 depending on permit type); (2) actual expenses — biometrics, medical certificates, police clearance, apostille, translation — passed through at cost; and (3) VAT at 19% on our professional fees (reclaimable if you are VAT-registered).
Yes. Spouses and children under 18 can be included as dependants on your residence permit application. We handle the family immigration file together with yours, at a modest per-dependant government fee that we quote up front.
After 17 years as a non-domiciled tax resident of Cyprus, you are automatically deemed domiciled for Special Defence Contribution purposes — meaning dividend income becomes taxable at 17% SDC. There is an optional regime to extend non-dom up to 27 years via a lump-sum payment. We advise on this closer to year 15.
Yes, but tax residency of the company follows the place of effective management. If you actively manage your foreign company from Cyprus, the Cyprus Tax Department may treat it as Cyprus tax-resident. We advise on whether to migrate the company to Cyprus, set up a branch, or restructure.
One annual personal income tax return (TD1) by 31 July for the prior year, disclosure of worldwide income, and confirmation of non-dom status each year. Our relocation packages include annual personal tax return preparation in the first year; ongoing years are quoted at a published rate.
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