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12. April 20267 min read

Moving to Cyprus as a Pensioner: Tax, Health Insurance, and Day-to-Day

Flat 5 percent tax on foreign pensions or progressive income tax, the S1 route into the Cyprus health service, realistic housing costs, and the Yellow Slip. What pensioners actually need to know before relocating to Cyprus.

Living in Cyprus Team
Relocation
#Pensioner#Retirement#Tax#Health Insurance#S1#Yellow Slip
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20. März 20266 min read

Cost of Living in Cyprus 2026: What Relocating Households Actually Pay

Hard numbers for rent, electricity, groceries, mobility, and health insurance in Paphos, Larnaca, Limassol, and Nicosia. Realistic monthly budgets for singles, couples, and families relocating to Cyprus in 2026.

Living in Cyprus Team
Cost of Living
#Cost of Living#Budget#Relocation#Paphos#Limassol#Larnaca
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8. März 20266 min read

Moving to Cyprus 2026: Requirements, Steps, and Realistic Costs

What EU citizens really need to relocate to Cyprus: Yellow Slip within four months, S1 or private health cover, the income thresholds the Migration office accepts, and a realistic budget for the move, paperwork, and first six months.

Living in Cyprus Team
Relocation
#Relocation#Requirements#Costs#Yellow Slip#Moving
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Cyprus Tax Reform 2026: What Changes for Companies and Founders
31. Januar 20266 min read

Cyprus Tax Reform 2026: What Changes for Companies and Founders

The 2026 reform raises Cyprus corporate tax to 15 percent, scraps the deemed dividend distribution rules, and reduces the dividend tax on actual distributions. Here's how the changes affect a Cyprus Limited, Non-Dom status, and the IP Box regime in practice.

Living in Cyprus Team
Tax
#Tax Reform#Company Formation#Corporate Tax#Non-Dom#Cyprus Limited#IP Box
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Cyprus Yellow Slip 2026: MEU1 Documents, €20 Fee, and the 4-Month Deadline
27. Dezember 20259 min read

Cyprus Yellow Slip 2026: MEU1 Documents, €20 Fee, and the 4-Month Deadline

What EU citizens actually need for the Cyprus Yellow Slip (MEU1) in 2026: the official €20 fee, the 4-month registration deadline, the documents required for employed, self-employed, self-sufficient, and student applicants, and what changes for MEU2 family members and MEU3 permanent residence.

Living in Cyprus Team
Relocation
#Yellow Slip#MEU1#MEU3#EU Citizens#Residence Permit#Relocation
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Photovoltaic Panels in Cyprus: Complete Cost Guide for 2025
19. August 20259 min read

Photovoltaic Panels in Cyprus: Complete Cost Guide for 2025

Everything you need to know about solar panels in Cyprus - from investment costs and ROI to government grants. Including detailed cost breakdown and payback calculations.

Living in Cyprus Team
Real Estate & Energy
#Photovoltaic#Solar Energy#Investment#Sustainability#Energy Costs
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Non-Dom Status in Cyprus: The Ultimate Guide for 2025
23. Juli 202511 min read

Non-Dom Status in Cyprus: The Ultimate Guide for 2025

Learn everything about Non-Dom status in Cyprus - from requirements and application process to tax benefits. Including practical tips and common mistakes to avoid.

Living in Cyprus Team
Taxes
#Non-Dom#Taxes#Relocation#Company Formation

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26. Mai 20267 min read

New Builds in Cyprus: Pros, Cons and What to Check Before You Buy

Is buying a new build in Cyprus actually worth it? The real advantages, the commonly underestimated drawbacks, and how to identify a trusted developer, especially in the Paphos region.

Living in Cyprus Team
Real Estate & Energy
#Real Estate#New Build#Paphos#Developer#Property Purchase
25. April 20266 min read

Cyprus Solar Subsidies 2026: Net Metering, Grants, and Real Payback

What solar subsidies are actually available in Cyprus in 2026, how net metering and net billing work, and when a PV system pays back for households and businesses. Numbers, not marketing.

Living in Cyprus Team
Energy
#Photovoltaic#Solar#Grants#Net Metering#Energy Costs
30. Januar 20266 min read

Moving to Cyprus for Beginners: What to Know Before You Pack

Cyprus combines EU membership, Mediterranean climate, lower taxes, and an unhurried daily pace, but the admin runs on its own logic. A practical primer covering Yellow Slip timing, housing, costs, and the small surprises.

Living in Cyprus Team
Relocation
#Relocation#Moving#Yellow Slip#Cost of Living#Getting Started

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