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GESY contributions in Cyprus: employees pay 2.65%, employers add 2.90%, self-employed pay 4.70%, and dividend recipients pay 2.65%. All contributions are capped at an annual income base of EUR 180,000, meaning the maximum annual payment is EUR 4,770 for employees and EUR 8,460 for self-employed. GESY is mandatory for all Cyprus tax residents and covers access to the General Health System.

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GESY (also known as GHS) is mandatory for all Cyprus tax residents. Employees contribute 2.65% of gross salary, with employers adding a further 2.90%. Self-employed individuals pay 4.70%. For Non-Dom residents receiving dividends, the rate is 2.65% on dividend income. All contributions are capped at an annual income base of EUR 180,000, making the maximum annual GESY payment EUR 4,770 for employees and EUR 8,460 for self-employed.

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