Cyprus Law Questions, Answered Clearly
Straight, plain-English answers to the questions clients actually ask — sourced from Cyprus statute and official government guidance, and reviewed by a licensed Cyprus advocate.
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Six practice areas. Pick yours to see every question — each answered in plain English and sourced from Cyprus law.
Immigration & Residency
Yellow slips, MEU forms, permanent residency routes, work permits and citizenship.
What is a yellow slip in Cyprus?View all 12 questions →Cyprus Tax
Non-dom status, the 60-day and 183-day rules, crypto tax and the 2026 reform.
What is the Cyprus 60-day tax residency rule?View all 6 questions →Real Estate & Property
Buying property as a foreigner, transfer fees and title-deed due diligence.
Can foreigners buy property in Cyprus?View all 3 questions →Personal Injury
Car-accident claims, compensation, time limits and no-win-no-fee.
How do I claim after a car accident in Cyprus?View all 4 questions →Private Client
Wills, probate, forced heirship, inheritance and Cyprus International Trusts.
How do I make a will in Cyprus?View all 5 questions →Corporate & Commercial
Company formation costs, registration, CFI work permits and trademarks.
How much does it cost to form a company in Cyprus?View all 3 questions →Most-asked Cyprus law questions
The questions clients raise most often — each answered up front, with the full guide on its own page.
What is a yellow slip in Cyprus?
A yellow slip (MEU1 registration certificate) is the residence document EU/EEA nationals receive when they register to live in Cyprus for more than three months. It is issued by the Civil Registry & Migration Department (CRMD) under the Aliens & Immigration Law (Cap. 105) and confirms your right to reside.
How long does Cyprus permanent residency take?
Cyprus permanent residency takes about 2 months under the fast-track route (Regulation 6(2)) from a complete application, or 12–18 months via the regular EU/Category F route. Timelines depend on CRMD caseload and whether your file is complete.
What is the Cyprus 60-day tax residency rule?
Under the 60-day rule you are a Cyprus tax resident if you spend at least 60 days in Cyprus in the tax year, do not spend more than 183 days in any other single country, and maintain a Cyprus tie — a permanent home plus business or employment. Following the 2026 tax reform the previous not-tax-resident-elsewhere condition no longer applies.
How do I make a will in Cyprus?
You make a Cyprus will in writing, signed in front of two witnesses who sign in your presence, under the Wills and Succession Law (Cap. 195). Cyprus applies forced-heirship rules that reserve a statutory portion for a spouse and children, so a lawyer-drafted will helps it stand up to challenge.
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Every answer is reviewed by Harris Koufettas, an advocate of the Cyprus Bar (R.N.4466) at Harris Koufettas & Associates LLC (R.N.655).
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We cite Cyprus statute and government sources — gov.cy, moi.gov.cy, the CRMD and CyLaw — not marketing copy.
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Answers are dated and refreshed for changes in Cyprus law, including the 2026 tax and immigration reforms.
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