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Germany to Cyprus

Tax Savings Moving from Germany to Cyprus

Germany effective rate: 47.7%. Cyprus Non-Dom: 17.3%. Annual saving on €100k profit: €30,448.

Annual profit €50,000

€15,224

saved per year

Germany tax€23,850
Cyprus tax€8,626

Annual profit €100,000

€30,448

saved per year

Germany tax€47,700
Cyprus tax€17,253

Annual profit €200,000

€61,425

saved per year

Germany tax€95,400
Cyprus tax€33,975

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

€304,480

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

Full comparison by income level

Annual profit🇩🇪 Germany tax🇨🇾 Cyprus taxAnnual savingCyprus take-home
€50,000€23,850€8,626€15,224€41,374
€100,000€47,700€17,253€30,448€82,748
€200,000€95,400€33,975€61,425€166,025

🇩🇪 Tax burden in Germany

~30% effective corporate tax (Körperschaftsteuer + Gewerbesteuer). 26.4% Abgeltungsteuer on dividends. Exit tax (Wegzugsteuer) applies on unrealised gains when leaving Germany.

🇨🇾 Germany to Cyprus: key points

Germany has a tax treaty with Cyprus (signed 1977). Exit planning critical: Wegzugsteuer taxes unrealised share gains on departure. Recommend 6-12 months advance planning with a German tax advisor.

Frequently asked questions

How much tax does a business owner pay in Germany?
Under the entrepreneur dividend extraction model (company profit fully distributed as dividends), the effective rate in Germany is approximately 47.7%. On €100,000 company profit, that is approximately €47,700 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 Germany to Cyprus?
At €100,000 company profit: €30,448 annual saving. Over 10 years, that is €304,480 — on the same income. At €50,000: €15,224/year. At €200,000: €61,425/year.
Is there a tax treaty between Germany and Cyprus?
Germany has a tax treaty with Cyprus (signed 1977). Exit planning critical: Wegzugsteuer taxes unrealised share gains on departure. Recommend 6-12 months advance planning with a German tax advisor.
Do I qualify for Cyprus Non-Dom status when moving from Germany?
Most nationals moving from Germany 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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These calculations use the dividend extraction model. Enter your actual revenue, salary, and expenses in the calculator for a personalised Cyprus tax breakdown.

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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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