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Austria to Cyprus

Tax Savings Moving from Austria to Cyprus

Austria effective rate: 44.2%. Cyprus Non-Dom: 17.3%. Annual saving on €100k profit: €26,948.

Annual profit €50,000

€13,474

saved per year

Austria tax€22,100
Cyprus tax€8,626

Annual profit €100,000

€26,948

saved per year

Austria tax€44,200
Cyprus tax€17,253

Annual profit €200,000

€54,425

saved per year

Austria tax€88,400
Cyprus tax€33,975

10-year cumulative saving (at €100k/year)

€269,480

on the same income, in the same company structure — just a different country of residence

Full comparison by income level

Annual profit🇦🇹 Austria tax🇨🇾 Cyprus taxAnnual savingCyprus take-home
€50,000€22,100€8,626€13,474€41,374
€100,000€44,200€17,253€26,948€82,748
€200,000€88,400€33,975€54,425€166,025

🇦🇹 Tax burden in Austria

23% corporate tax. 27.5% KESt on dividends. Top income 55% (above €1M). 18.2% employee social contributions.

🇨🇾 Austria to Cyprus: key points

Austria-Cyprus double tax treaty. Austrian exit tax applies to qualifying shareholdings. Transfer to an EU/EEA country allows instalment payments over 7 years.

Frequently asked questions

How much tax does a business owner pay in Austria?
Under the entrepreneur dividend extraction model (company profit fully distributed as dividends), the effective rate in Austria is approximately 44.2%. On €100,000 company profit, that is approximately €44,200 in combined corporate and dividend taxes.
How much tax does a Non-Dom in Cyprus pay on the same income?
Cyprus Non-Dom: 15% corporate tax + 2.65% GHS on net dividends. On €100,000 company profit: €17,253 total (approximately 17.3% effective rate). Take-home: €82,748.
What is the annual tax saving moving from Austria to Cyprus?
At €100,000 company profit: €26,948 annual saving. Over 10 years, that is €269,480 — on the same income. At €50,000: €13,474/year. At €200,000: €54,425/year.
Is there a tax treaty between Austria and Cyprus?
Austria-Cyprus double tax treaty. Austrian exit tax applies to qualifying shareholdings. Transfer to an EU/EEA country allows instalment payments over 7 years.
Do I qualify for Cyprus Non-Dom status when moving from Austria?
Most nationals moving from Austria qualify automatically for Non-Dom status in Cyprus, as they have not been Cyprus tax residents for at least 17 of the previous 20 years. The key requirement is establishing Cyprus tax residency via the 183-day rule or the 60-day rule.

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Savings figures are based on 2026 published effective tax rates (PwC, EY, KPMG). The dividend extraction model applies a flat effective rate; actual rates are progressive and depend on deductions, salary/dividend split, treaty provisions, and personal circumstances. Not tax advice. Consult qualified advisors in both your home country and Cyprus before making decisions.

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