Miriam Alonso

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

Germany's exit tax (§6 AStG) taxes unrealised gains on shares >1% when you emigrate. Moving to Cyprus (EU): you can defer payment indefinitely. Full breakdown for German founders and investors.

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  • Tax Planning
  • Relocation
Countries With No Property Tax [2026]: The Real Cost

Compare countries with no property tax and the stamp duty they charge instead. See the 10-year holding cost that makes Cayman pricier than Portugal.

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Cyprus Ltd vs Irish Ltd: Company Tax Compared [2026]

Compare a Cyprus Ltd vs an Irish Ltd on corporate tax, dividends, setup cost and substance. See which structure keeps more profit in your pocket in 2026.

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  • Company & Accounting
Cyprus vs Malta Company Formation [2026]

Compare a flat 15% in Cyprus against Malta’s 35% refund system on cost, timing and complexity, and see which is simpler and cheaper to run.

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  • Company & Accounting
Why Open a Company in Cyprus? 7 Benefits [2026]

Discover why entrepreneurs open a company in Cyprus: 15% tax, ~5% effective under Non-Dom, EU access, low cost. See if it is worth it for you.

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  • Company & Accounting
Best Holding Company [2026]: Cyprus vs 4 Rivals

Compare Cyprus, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Malta as holding jurisdictions. Cyprus: 3% effective on dividends, 0% CGT, under EUR 7,000/year to maintain.

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  • Company & Accounting
Cyprus Withholding Tax on Dividends [2026]: 0% Guide

Learn why Cyprus charges 0% withholding on dividends to non-residents. SDC at 5% applies only to Cyprus-domiciled recipients. Includes treaty rates table.

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  • Tax Planning
Cyprus Ltd vs UK Ltd [2026]: 5 Key Differences

Compare Cyprus Ltd vs UK Ltd: 15% vs 25% corp tax, 2.65% vs 39.35% dividend tax, and full EU access. Complete guide for British entrepreneurs in 2026.

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  • Company & Accounting
Cyprus Tax Rates for Foreigners [2026]

Learn every Cyprus tax rate that applies to foreigners in 2026: income tax bands from 0%, Non-Dom 5% effective rate, 15% corporate tax, 0% CGT on shares.

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  • Tax Planning
5 Tax Facts: Investing in Cyprus from Germany [2026]

Compare German GmbH (~30%) vs Cyprus Ltd (15% + Non-Dom 0% dividends). Learn how the Wegzugsteuer 7-year deferral works for EU moves. Full 2026 guide.

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  • Tax Planning
Investing in Cyprus from Spain: Tax Facts [2026]

Compare Spain's 25% corporate tax vs Cyprus 15%, exit tax rules, and Non-Dom 0% dividends. Real EUR 200k numbers for Spanish entrepreneurs in 2026.

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  • Tax Planning
Lowest Corporate Tax in Europe 2026 [8 Countries]

Compare 8 European CIT rates for 2026. Cyprus IP Box drops effective rate to 2.5%. Relocated founders pay less in Cyprus than Bulgaria or Ireland.

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  • Tax Planning
Cheapest Golden Visa Europe [2026]: 4 Programs

Compare Europe's cheapest golden visas: Greece EUR 250k, Malta EUR 150k (EUR 700k passport), Latvia, Hungary. Full 2026 cost and tax breakdown.

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France Exit Tax [2026]: Rates, Thresholds & Sursis

France exit tax (Art. 167 bis CGI): 31.4% on unrealised gains above €800K or 50% participation. Moving to Cyprus = automatic EU sursis, zero payment at...

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  • Tax Planning
  • Relocation
IFICI Portugal [2026]: How It Compares to Cyprus Non-Dom

Compare IFICI Portugal vs Cyprus Non-Dom: IFICI gives 20% flat on employment, but taxes dividends at 28%. Cyprus Non-Dom: 0% SDC, ~5% effective rate.

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  • Relocation
Countries With No Inheritance Tax [2026]: 15+ Ranked

Compare 15+ countries with zero inheritance tax: Cyprus, Portugal, Sweden, Australia and more. Full 2026 cost-to-relocate breakdown and which is easiest.

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183-Day Tax Rule [2026]: Change Residency Guide

Learn how the 183-day rule works: UK/Germany/France require 183 days. Cyprus only needs 60. Full 2026 comparison and residency guide.

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Territorial Tax Countries [2026]: Full Country List

Discover which countries exempt foreign income from tax: Cyprus, Georgia, Panama and 30+ more. Territorial vs worldwide tax systems, 2026 country list.

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Cyprus 60-Day Rule: Complete Documentation Checklist to...

Find the exact documents for Cyprus 60-day tax residency: boarding passes, lease agreements and bank statements, audit-ready for 6 years.

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  • Tax Planning
Cyprus Non-Dom vs Portugal NHR [2026]: Which Wins

Portugal's NHR ended for new applicants. How does Cyprus Non-Dom compare? Rates, duration, requirements, cost of living and who each regime really suits...

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  • Tax Planning
Social Insurance in Cyprus: How the Self-Employed Register

Learn to register for Social Insurance in Cyprus as self-employed: 16.6% rate, 60-day deadline and step-by-step process for 2026.

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  • Legal & Compliance
How to Apply for Cyprus Non-Dom Status: Step by Step

The exact steps, documents and timeline to apply for Non-Dom status in Cyprus. Written by someone who has done it: what to prepare, where to go, and...

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  • Tax Planning
Paying Dividends from a Cyprus Ltd as a Non-Dom [2026]

Step-by-step process for declaring and distributing dividends from a Cyprus private limited company under Non-Dom status. Board resolution, GHS payment,...

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  • Company & Accounting
Moving from Spain to Cyprus: Tax Savings, Exit Process...

A real account of relocating from Spain to Cyprus for tax purposes. What you save, what exit tax risk you have, what to do before leaving Spain, and the...

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  • Relocation

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