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Cyprus vs the World
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| Category | 🇨🇾CyprusFeatured | 🇦🇪UAE / Dubai | 🇲🇹Malta | 🇮🇪Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corp. Tax Rate | 15% | 9% | 35%* | 12.5–15% |
| VAT Rate | 19% | 5% | 18% | 23% |
| EU Member | ||||
| Legal System | Common Law | Civil / Common | Civil / Common | Common Law |
| Banking | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| Substance Req. | Moderate | High | Moderate | High |
| Non-Dom Regime | ||||
| IP Box | ||||
| Tax Treaties | 65+ | 130+ | 75+ | 75+ |
| Setup Cost | €€ | €€€ | €€€ | €€€ |
| Notes | Rate from 2026. IP Box ~3% effective rate. | 9% rate; Free Zone 0% with conditions. No EU access. | 35% headline; refund system reduces effective rate to ~5% for qualifying structures. | 12.5% for trading; 15% for Pillar Two in-scope companies. High substance requirements. |
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