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Tax Savings Moving from UK to Cyprus

UK effective rate: 54.5%. Cyprus Non-Dom: 17.3%. Annual saving on €100k profit: €37,248.

Annual profit €50,000

€18,624

saved per year

UK tax€27,250
Cyprus tax€8,626

Annual profit €100,000

€37,248

saved per year

UK tax€54,500
Cyprus tax€17,253

Annual profit €200,000

€75,025

saved per year

UK tax€109,000
Cyprus tax€33,975

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

€372,480

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

Full comparison by income level

Annual profit🇬🇧 UK tax🇨🇾 Cyprus taxAnnual savingCyprus take-home
€50,000€27,250€8,626€18,624€41,374
€100,000€54,500€17,253€37,248€82,748
€200,000€109,000€33,975€75,025€166,025

🇬🇧 Tax burden in UK

25% corporation tax. 39.35% dividend tax for higher-rate taxpayers. Non-Dom regime abolished April 2025. 24% CGT on share disposal. National Insurance adds 12% on salary.

🇨🇾 UK to Cyprus: key points

UK-Cyprus double tax treaty (2018). Non-Dom regime abolished April 2025 means no soft landing available in the UK. Moving to Cyprus is now one of the cleaner exits for UK entrepreneurs.

Frequently asked questions

How much tax does a business owner pay in UK?
Under the entrepreneur dividend extraction model (company profit fully distributed as dividends), the effective rate in UK is approximately 54.5%. On €100,000 company profit, that is approximately €54,500 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 UK to Cyprus?
At €100,000 company profit: €37,248 annual saving. Over 10 years, that is €372,480 — on the same income. At €50,000: €18,624/year. At €200,000: €75,025/year.
Is there a tax treaty between UK and Cyprus?
UK-Cyprus double tax treaty (2018). Non-Dom regime abolished April 2025 means no soft landing available in the UK. Moving to Cyprus is now one of the cleaner exits for UK entrepreneurs.
Do I qualify for Cyprus Non-Dom status when moving from UK?
Most nationals moving from UK 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.