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Ireland to Cyprus

Tax Savings Moving from Ireland to Cyprus

Ireland effective rate: 36.3%. Cyprus Non-Dom: 17.3%. Annual saving on €100k profit: €19,048.

Annual profit €50,000

€9,524

saved per year

Ireland tax€18,150
Cyprus tax€8,626

Annual profit €100,000

€19,048

saved per year

Ireland tax€36,300
Cyprus tax€17,253

Annual profit €200,000

€38,625

saved per year

Ireland tax€72,600
Cyprus tax€33,975

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

€190,480

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

Full comparison by income level

Annual profit🇮🇪 Ireland tax🇨🇾 Cyprus taxAnnual savingCyprus take-home
€50,000€18,150€8,626€9,524€41,374
€100,000€36,300€17,253€19,048€82,748
€200,000€72,600€33,975€38,625€166,025

🇮🇪 Tax burden in Ireland

15% corporate tax (OECD Pillar Two aligned). Dividends taxed as income (25%+ effective). 33% CGT on share disposal. High cost of living in Dublin.

🇨🇾 Ireland to Cyprus: key points

Ireland-Cyprus double tax treaty. Ireland applies exit charge on certain corporate assets. Irish residency ends when you move your center of vital interests. Revenue deregistration form required.

Frequently asked questions

How much tax does a business owner pay in Ireland?
Under the entrepreneur dividend extraction model (company profit fully distributed as dividends), the effective rate in Ireland is approximately 36.3%. On €100,000 company profit, that is approximately €36,300 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 Ireland to Cyprus?
At €100,000 company profit: €19,048 annual saving. Over 10 years, that is €190,480 — on the same income. At €50,000: €9,524/year. At €200,000: €38,625/year.
Is there a tax treaty between Ireland and Cyprus?
Ireland-Cyprus double tax treaty. Ireland applies exit charge on certain corporate assets. Irish residency ends when you move your center of vital interests. Revenue deregistration form required.
Do I qualify for Cyprus Non-Dom status when moving from Ireland?
Most nationals moving from Ireland 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.

Model your own numbers

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.