
Miriam Alonso
Founder of Cyprus Tax Life | Customer Success Manager at BetterPic
Miriam Alonso is the founder of Cyprus Tax Life and Customer Success Manager at BetterPic, an AI headshot platform trusted by teams in 100+ countries (bootstrapped to $3M ARR). She leads a team of 8 CS specialists and comes from a background in marketing and data analysis. In 2024, she and her partner relocated from Spain to Cyprus and co-founded Synaptum Digital LTD in Larnaca. She built Cyprus Tax Life from scratch to share the real numbers, practical steps, and honest lessons from her own relocation process.
Articles by Miriam

EU citizens who have lived in Cyprus for 5+ years can apply for the MEU3 Permanent Residence Certificate. Step-by-step guide, documents needed and processing times.
- Legal & Compliance

Everything you need to know about operating as a sole trader in Cyprus: registration steps, tax obligations, social insurance, and when to use a Cyprus Ltd instead.
- Company & Accounting

UK state pension in Cyprus is taxed at just 5% flat under the UK-Cyprus DTA. Private pensions, QROPS transfers, National Insurance credits — complete tax guide for UK expats in Cyprus 2026.
- Tax Planning

Understand what non-resident Cyprus company owners owe: management & control rules, CFC exposure, and how relocating unlocks ~5% effective rate.
Miriam Alonso
GmbH vs Cyprus Ltd: corporate tax, dividends, costs and complexity compared. Which structure wins for German entrepreneurs thinking about relocating?
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

Austria vs Cyprus tax comparison: 15% corporate tax in both, but Cyprus Non-Dom reduces effective rate to 5% on dividends. Capital gains: 0% Cyprus vs 27.5% Austria. Compare income tax, residency, cost of living, and business setup.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

Cyprus vs Bulgaria tax rates explained. Bulgaria 10% corporate becomes 5% effective with IP Box and R&D credits. Cyprus Non-Dom 5% effective rate. Detailed comparison, scenarios, and setup costs.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

Larnaca or Limassol? Compare rent, airport access, business infrastructure and lifestyle for expats choosing between Cyprus's two main cities in 2026.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

US citizens living in Cyprus still owe taxes to the IRS. This guide covers FBAR, FATCA, Form 2555, and how to structure your Cyprus setup while staying compliant.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

How to register for VAT in Cyprus: threshold (EUR 15,600), documents needed, TaxisNet form VD4, processing time, VAT number format and post-registration obligations.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

Discover which countries have zero income tax in 2026 (UAE, Monaco, Bahrain, Cayman). Real cost breakdown and comparison against Cyprus Non-Dom.
Miriam Alonso
Compare the best IP box regimes in Europe: Cyprus 2.5%, Luxembourg 5.2%, Ireland 6.25%, Netherlands 9%. NEXUS rules, qualifying IP, and which regime suits SaaS and software companies.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

German exit tax hits unrealised gains at 26.375% when you leave. Moving to Cyprus (EU) unlocks a 7-year interest-free deferral. Complete guide to rates, calculation and planning.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

Dutch exit tax (conserverende aanslag) hits at 24.5-33% on BV shareholdings — but moving to Cyprus (EU) triggers a 7-year interest-free deferral. How to calculate it, trigger the deferral, and structure your move.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

9 legal strategies to reduce your UK tax bill in 2026 — from pension contributions and ISAs to salary-dividend optimisation and changing tax residency. For employees, freelancers, and business owners.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

If you're in the UK's 45% additional rate band or facing the 60% personal allowance trap, here are 6 legal strategies — from pension contributions to changing tax residency.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning

Spain closed the Beckham Law and Portugal ended NHR. Compare Cyprus Non-Dom vs the old regimes and the new IFICI, and why Cyprus wins for expats in 2026.
Miriam Alonso
Full relocation guide for UK retirees: GESY healthcare (free at 65+), cost of living vs UK, best cities (Paphos, Larnaca, Limassol), residency after Brexit and the step-by-step move checklist.
Miriam Alonso![Permanent Establishment Risk in Cyprus [2026 Guide]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/glqahhks/production/f624b8f40a7622a3e8e3d5471577f933e19a9b93-2816x1536.jpg?w=700&q=75&auto=format)
Discover how managing a foreign company from Cyprus triggers PE and 15% corporate tax. Risk guide, DTA rules and correct structure for founders.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning
![Why Some Expats Leave Cyprus - Most Never Leave [2026]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/glqahhks/production/973e692d783eab822d2280a213d8e71389c1d8d8-2752x1536.jpg?w=700&q=75&auto=format)
Most expats who move to Cyprus stay long-term. Discover the real reasons a small minority leave - and why almost none of them cite tax.
Miriam Alonso![Cyprus Golden Visa 2026: Cancelled [4 Alternatives]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/glqahhks/production/5264f604b1f3c9188bae7aec2a9bd844ce0a5cc6-2752x1536.jpg?w=700&q=75&auto=format)
Cyprus cancelled its golden visa in 2020. Discover the 4 residency routes still available in 2026: Category F, Yellow Slip, Digital Nomad Visa and more.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning
![Cyprus Income Tax Calculator [2026]: 4 Examples](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/glqahhks/production/a30af5a62e670a09aac302f4808d09302f8aec98-2752x1536.jpg?w=700&q=75&auto=format)
Calculate your Cyprus tax for 4 real scenarios: Non-Dom director (5% effective), freelancer, salary earner, and self-employed. Exact EUR breakdowns.
Miriam Alonso- Tax Planning
![Offshore Company Cyprus 2026: Cyprus Ltd [Guide]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/glqahhks/production/63a9848ba65ad7daf0e6fafb3a2417316c9075f3-2752x1536.jpg?w=700&q=75&auto=format)
Compare Cyprus Ltd with traditional offshore structures. 15% CIT, 0% on dividends for Non-Dom owners, 0% CGT on shares. EU banking. From EUR 600.
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![Find a Tax Advisor in Cyprus [2026 Guide]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/glqahhks/production/a82bb0eba9d83599f1ea9acd92e94a3cf9a9adcc-1024x572.jpg?w=700&q=75&auto=format)
Get a free intro to Cyprus's top tax advisors. They will plan your Non-Dom, Yellow Slip and company structure at no cost. Advisor fees from EUR 150/hr.
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