— Michael AndersonNaklaw guided our Cyprus company incorporation professionally. Every document was prepared accurately, communication remained clear, and the entire registration process was completed smoothly and on schedule.
We are a dedicated team of experienced lawyers committed to protecting your rights and delivering justice. With years of expertise in diverse
areas of law, we provide trusted legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses
Spend the Time. Establish the Position.
If Cyprus is becoming your main base, the 183-Day Tax Residency Rule in Cyprus may offer the clearest route to establishing Cyprus tax residency.
NAKLAW helps individuals confirm whether the rule applies, review their travel pattern, organise supporting records and connect Cyprus tax residency with Non-Dom status and ongoing tax obligations.
Check My Cyprus Tax ResidencySince 2003
20+ years in Cyprus
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Client-rated service
550+ Satisfied Clients
Local & international clients
Fully Licensed
Cyprus law firm
The rule is generally straightforward:
Spend more than 183 days in Cyprus during the relevant tax year.
If that condition is met, you may be treated as a Cyprus tax resident for that year. Cyprus Tax Department guidance recognises the 183-day rule as one of the two individual tax-residency routes.
CYPRUS IS YOUR MAIN BASE
Your personal and professional life is centred mainly in Cyprus.
YOU LIVE HERE MOST OF THE YEAR
Your expected day count comfortably exceeds 183 days during the tax year.
YOU WANT A CLEAR RESIDENCY ROUTE
Your travel pattern makes the 183-day test easier to apply than the alternative 60-day route.
The day count may look simple. Your wider tax position may not be.
01 — COUNT
Review your travel pattern. We assess your expected or actual days in Cyprus.
02 — CONFIRM
Confirm the residency position. We check whether the 183-day rule fits your circumstances.
03 — DOCUMENT
Support the evidence. We help identify the records and tax documentation needed to support your position.
04 — CONNECT
Connect the wider picture. We consider Non-Dom status, relevant income and ongoing Cyprus compliance alongside residency.
| LIVE IN CYPRUS | → | PASS 183 DAYS | → | ESTABLISH TAX RESIDENCY | → | REVIEW YOUR WIDER POSITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Cyprus your main base | Exceed the relevant day threshold. | Support the position with appropriate records. | Consider Non-Dom, income and compliance |
Official Cyprus tax materials treat individuals who spend periods totalling more than 183 days in Cyprus during the tax year as Cyprus tax residents.
Spend the Time. Establish the Position.
If Cyprus is becoming your main base, the 183-Day Tax Residency Rule in Cyprus may offer the clearest route to establishing Cyprus tax residency.
NAKLAW helps individuals confirm whether the rule applies, review their travel pattern, organise supporting records and connect Cyprus tax residency with Non-Dom status and ongoing tax obligations.
Check My Cyprus Tax ResidencySince 2003
20+ years in Cyprus
4.9★ Google
Client-rated service
550+ Satisfied Clients
Local & international clients
Fully Licensed
Cyprus law firm
The rule is generally straightforward:
Spend more than 183 days in Cyprus during the relevant tax year.
If that condition is met, you may be treated as a Cyprus tax resident for that year. Cyprus Tax Department guidance recognises the 183-day rule as one of the two individual tax-residency routes.
CYPRUS IS YOUR MAIN BASE
Your personal and professional life is centred mainly in Cyprus.
YOU LIVE HERE MOST OF THE YEAR
Your expected day count comfortably exceeds 183 days during the tax year.
YOU WANT A CLEAR RESIDENCY ROUTE
Your travel pattern makes the 183-day test easier to apply than the alternative 60-day route.
The day count may look simple. Your wider tax position may not be.
01 — COUNT
Review your travel pattern. We assess your expected or actual days in Cyprus.
02 — CONFIRM
Confirm the residency position. We check whether the 183-day rule fits your circumstances.
03 — DOCUMENT
Support the evidence. We help identify the records and tax documentation needed to support your position.
04 — CONNECT
Connect the wider picture. We consider Non-Dom status, relevant income and ongoing Cyprus compliance alongside residency.
| LIVE IN CYPRUS | → | PASS 183 DAYS | → | ESTABLISH TAX RESIDENCY | → | REVIEW YOUR WIDER POSITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Cyprus your main base | Exceed the relevant day threshold. | Support the position with appropriate records. | Consider Non-Dom, income and compliance |
Official Cyprus tax materials treat individuals who spend periods totalling more than 183 days in Cyprus during the tax year as Cyprus tax residents.
Tax residency and Non-Dom status are related, but not the same.
The 183-day rule determines whether you can become a Cyprus tax resident.
Non-Dom status then looks at your domicile position and can affect how certain dividend and interest income is treated.
STEP 1
Establish Cyprus tax residency
STEP 2
Assess your domicile position
STEP 3
Review applicable Non-Dom benefits
Residency first. Non-Dom assessment second.
That sequence keeps the position easier to understand.
A tax-residency position should be supported by more than memory.
Useful records can include:
Cyprus also offers an official declaration process to issue individual tax-residence certificates.
Good records make a simple rule easier to prove.
For someone genuinely living in Cyprus most of the year, the test can be relatively direct.
It often suits individuals moving their everyday life to Cyprus rather than dividing most of the year between several countries.
Once tax residency is established, you can review your Non-Dom position and wider tax planning from a clearer starting point.
The day count may be simple. The consequences of tax residency can be broader.
NAKLAW looks at residency alongside Non-Dom status, income, company interests and international circumstances.
20+ Years in Cyprus
Established Cyprus legal practice since 2003.
Clear Residency Guidance
We help turn travel dates and personal circumstances into a clearer residency position.
Cross-Border Perspective
Particularly useful where another country may also consider you resident or where your income remains international.
★★★★★
— Michael AndersonNaklaw guided our Cyprus company incorporation professionally. Every document was prepared accurately, communication remained clear, and the entire registration process was completed smoothly and on schedule.
★★★★★
— David CooperNak Law handled our property purchase with exceptional professionalism. They reviewed contracts carefully, protected our interests, and ensured every stage progressed without issues.
★★★★★
— Michael Anderson„Naklaw hat uns bei unserer Firmengründung in Zypern professionell begleitet. Alle Dokumente wurden sorgfältig vorbereitet, und die Kommunikation war während des gesamten Prozesses klar.“
★★★★★
— David Cooper„Nak Law hat unseren Immobilienkauf professionell begleitet, die Verträge sorgfältig geprüft und unsere Interessen während der gesamten Transaktion geschützt.“
★★★★★
— Александр Иванов«Юристы Naklaw профессионально сопровождали регистрацию нашей компании на Кипре. Все документы были подготовлены вовремя, а консультации всегда были понятными и полезными.»
★★★★★
— Елена Смирнова«Получили профессиональную помощь по вопросам налогового резидентства. Команда подробно объяснила все требования и сопровождала нас на каждом этапе.»
★★★★★
— יונתן כהן“Naklaw ליוו אותנו בהקמת החברה בקפריסין בצורה מקצועית מאוד. כל המסמכים הוכנו בזמן, ההסברים היו ברורים והשירות היה איכותי.”
★★★★★
— אלכס רוזן“Naklaw בדקו את ההסכמים המסחריים שלנו בקפידה רבה. קיבלנו המלצות ברורות ושירות מקצועי שהעניק לנו ביטחון בהחלטות העסקיות.”
Spend the Time. Establish the Position.
If Cyprus is becoming your main base, the 183-Day Tax Residency Rule in Cyprus may offer the clearest route to establishing Cyprus tax residency.
NAKLAW helps individuals confirm whether the rule applies, review their travel pattern, organise supporting records and connect Cyprus tax residency with Non-Dom status and ongoing tax obligations.
Check My Cyprus Tax ResidencySince 2003
20+ years in Cyprus
4.9★ Google
Client-rated service
550+ Satisfied Clients
Local & international clients
Fully Licensed
Cyprus law firm
The rule is generally straightforward:
Spend more than 183 days in Cyprus during the relevant tax year.
If that condition is met, you may be treated as a Cyprus tax resident for that year. Cyprus Tax Department guidance recognises the 183-day rule as one of the two individual tax-residency routes.
CYPRUS IS YOUR MAIN BASE
Your personal and professional life is centred mainly in Cyprus.
YOU LIVE HERE MOST OF THE YEAR
Your expected day count comfortably exceeds 183 days during the tax year.
YOU WANT A CLEAR RESIDENCY ROUTE
Your travel pattern makes the 183-day test easier to apply than the alternative 60-day route.
The day count may look simple. Your wider tax position may not be.
01 — COUNT
Review your travel pattern. We assess your expected or actual days in Cyprus.
02 — CONFIRM
Confirm the residency position. We check whether the 183-day rule fits your circumstances.
03 — DOCUMENT
Support the evidence. We help identify the records and tax documentation needed to support your position.
04 — CONNECT
Connect the wider picture. We consider Non-Dom status, relevant income and ongoing Cyprus compliance alongside residency.
| LIVE IN CYPRUS | → | PASS 183 DAYS | → | ESTABLISH TAX RESIDENCY | → | REVIEW YOUR WIDER POSITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Cyprus your main base | Exceed the relevant day threshold. | Support the position with appropriate records. | Consider Non-Dom, income and compliance |
Official Cyprus tax materials treat individuals who spend periods totalling more than 183 days in Cyprus during the tax year as Cyprus tax residents.
Tax residency and Non-Dom status are related, but not the same.
The 183-day rule determines whether you can become a Cyprus tax resident.
Non-Dom status then looks at your domicile position and can affect how certain dividend and interest income is treated.
STEP 1
Establish Cyprus tax residency
STEP 2
Assess your domicile position
STEP 3
Review applicable Non-Dom benefits
Residency first. Non-Dom assessment second.
That sequence keeps the position easier to understand.
A tax-residency position should be supported by more than memory.
Useful records can include:
Cyprus also offers an official declaration process to issue individual tax-residence certificates.
Good records make a simple rule easier to prove.
For someone genuinely living in Cyprus most of the year, the test can be relatively direct.
It often suits individuals moving their everyday life to Cyprus rather than dividing most of the year between several countries.
Once tax residency is established, you can review your Non-Dom position and wider tax planning from a clearer starting point.
The day count may be simple. The consequences of tax residency can be broader.
NAKLAW looks at residency alongside Non-Dom status, income, company interests and international circumstances.
20+ Years in Cyprus
Established Cyprus legal practice since 2003.
Clear Residency Guidance
We help turn travel dates and personal circumstances into a clearer residency position.
Cross-Border Perspective
Particularly useful where another country may also consider you resident or where your income remains international.
★★★★★
— Michael AndersonNaklaw guided our Cyprus company incorporation professionally. Every document was prepared accurately, communication remained clear, and the entire registration process was completed smoothly and on schedule.
★★★★★
— David CooperNak Law handled our property purchase with exceptional professionalism. They reviewed contracts carefully, protected our interests, and ensured every stage progressed without issues.
★★★★★
— Michael Anderson„Naklaw hat uns bei unserer Firmengründung in Zypern professionell begleitet. Alle Dokumente wurden sorgfältig vorbereitet, und die Kommunikation war während des gesamten Prozesses klar.“
★★★★★
— David Cooper„Nak Law hat unseren Immobilienkauf professionell begleitet, die Verträge sorgfältig geprüft und unsere Interessen während der gesamten Transaktion geschützt.“
★★★★★
— Александр Иванов«Юристы Naklaw профессионально сопровождали регистрацию нашей компании на Кипре. Все документы были подготовлены вовремя, а консультации всегда были понятными и полезными.»
★★★★★
— Елена Смирнова«Получили профессиональную помощь по вопросам налогового резидентства. Команда подробно объяснила все требования и сопровождала нас на каждом этапе.»
★★★★★
— יונתן כהן“Naklaw ליוו אותנו בהקמת החברה בקפריסין בצורה מקצועית מאוד. כל המסמכים הוכנו בזמן, ההסברים היו ברורים והשירות היה איכותי.”
★★★★★
— אלכס רוזן“Naklaw בדקו את ההסכמים המסחריים שלנו בקפידה רבה. קיבלנו המלצות ברורות ושירות מקצועי שהעניק לנו ביטחון בהחלטות העסקיות.”
The 183-day rule generally requires you to spend more than 183 days in Cyprus during the relevant tax year.
No. It can establish Cyprus tax residency, but Non-Dom status requires a separate domicile assessment.
Another country may also treat you as a tax resident under its domestic rules. Double-tax treaty rules and your wider facts may therefore need review.
Yes. The Cyprus Tax Department provides a process and declaration form for issuing individual tax-residence certificates.
The Cyprus 60-day tax-residency rule may apply if you meet all its specific conditions.
If Cyprus is where you genuinely spend most of the year, your tax-residency position should be just as clear on paper.
NAKLAW helps individuals use the 183-Day Tax Residency Rule in Cyprus with clearer day-count planning, supporting documentation, Non-Dom guidance and ongoing Cyprus tax support.
Confirm My Cyprus Tax ResidencyWe are a dedicated team of experienced lawyers committed to protecting your rights and delivering justice. With years of expertise in diverse areas of law, we provide trusted legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses.We are a dedicated team of experienced lawyers committed to protecting your rights and delivering justice. With years of expertise in diverse areas of law, we provide trusted legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses.We are a dedicated team of experienced lawyers committed to protecting your rights and delivering justice. With years of expertise in diverse areas of law, we provide trusted legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses.
Following the accession of Cyprus in the EU in 2004 and the abolition of the "offshore regime", Cyprus has maintained a simplified and effective tax system in full compliance with the EU and the OECD.
As a result of the above Cyprus has become a stable EU, "non-offshore" low tax jurisdiction with a beneficial tax regime for foreign businesses and individuals as well as a safe professional business environment.
Cyprus has one of the lowest-taxation rates within the EU, with a flat tax rate at 15% on profit. Cyprus offers additionally to its tax benefits, great advantages as a respectful and useful jurisdiction for holding companies.
It is important to indicate that the business climate in Cyprus is based on a free and open economy, offering first-class legal and financial expertise. It's very easy to fly in and out of Cyprus throughout the year.
We take pride in delivering justice with integrity, dedication, and trusted legal expertise. Our clients’ voices reflect the true strength of our firm
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We work with individuals, families, startups, and large corporations across various legal matters.
Yes, we provide a free 30-minute consultation to understand your case before moving forward.
Our fees are transparent and flexible — you can choose between hourly rates, flat fees, or monthly packages.
Yes, our team also assists with immigration & international legal matters.
You can easily schedule an appointment through our website or by contacting our office directly.
Our personalized approach, proven track record, and dedicated team of attorneys set us apart.
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