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New Tax System Comes into Effect on January 1, 2026

Published December 31, 2025, 15:01
New Tax System Comes into Effect on January 1, 2026

The new tax system for businesses and individuals comes into effect on January 1, 2026, having been approved by the Parliament on December 22, 2025. The Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) made significant contributions to shaping the final amendments. The main changes include an increase in corporate tax from 12.5% to 15%, a reduction in withholding tax on actual dividend distribution from 17% to 5%, the abolition of deemed dividend distribution and the Stamp Duties Laws. Additionally, the responsibility of the Director for the entire period of his/her term is introduced, even after resignation, and the transfer of a land plot is considered a counter-performance. The special contribution for defense on interest from bonds of the New Market is reduced from 17% to 3%, while a notional deduction is provided to businesses granting Automatic Indexation Adjustment (AIA). Furthermore, the mandatory submission of tax returns is established for all tax residents of Cyprus over the age of 25, regardless of tax liability. The tax scales for individuals are modified, with changes in the thresholds and tax rates. The OEB will continue to monitor the implementation of the reform and inform its members.