What We Help With
Every professional service your move requires, coordinated in one place
Locate Cyprus doesn't practise law, sell property or manage your money — we bring together the regulated specialists who do, and keep them working in step on your behalf.
Residency & Immigration
Find the right legal route to live in Cyprus
Cyprus offers several distinct routes to residency, and the right one depends on your nationality, income, investment plans and timeline. We match you to the correct route and introduce you to a regulated immigration lawyer to handle the application itself.
UK passport holders can visit Cyprus visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; a residence permit is required for longer stays or relocation.
| Route | Who it suits | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| EU Registration Certificate ("Yellow Slip") | EU/EEA nationals | Registration with the Civil Registry & Migration Department |
| Temporary Residence ("Pink Slip") | UK & non-EU nationals | Visitor or temporary permit while a longer-term route is arranged |
| Permanent Residency Fast-Track (Reg. 6(2)) | Investors & financially independent movers | Minimum €300,000 (+VAT) qualifying investment, at least €200,000 paid before applying, plus minimum annual income |
| Category F Residency | Financially independent applicants | Sufficient independent income without the investment route |
| Digital Nomad Visa | Remote workers & freelancers | Employment or self-employment outside Cyprus |
| Work Permits & Family Reunification | Employees & their dependants | Cyprus employer sponsorship or family ties to a resident |
Locate Cyprus coordinates introductions to regulated immigration lawyers for every route above — we do not provide legal advice ourselves.
Property & Home Search
Finding the right home, on and off market
Whether you're buying a forever home, renting while you settle in, or investing in a second property, we search on and off-market listings across Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Nicosia and arrange viewings to suit you.
- Buying — off-market and listed property search across all regions
- Renting — short lets while you decide, and long-term rental sourcing
- Viewings & orientation — in-person or remote area familiarisation trips
- Legal & due diligence — introductions to independent property lawyers and surveyors
- Ongoing management — for second homes and investment property
A reduced 5% VAT rate can apply to the purchase or construction of a new primary residence, subject to area caps and conditions — compared with the standard 19% VAT rate on most other property purchases.
Company Formation & Business Setup
Set up and run a business in Cyprus with confidence
Cyprus remains one of the EU's most competitive jurisdictions for company formation. We coordinate every step of setting up — or relocating — a business, from incorporation through to your first business bank account.
- Company incorporation — registration of a Cyprus private limited company
- Registered office & compliance — registered address, company secretarial and annual filing introductions
- Banking & payments — business bank account and merchant account setup support
- Licensing & regulatory — introductions for regulated sectors such as forex, funds and shipping
- Relocating an existing business — moving a UK company or setting up a Cyprus subsidiary
From 1 January 2026, Cyprus's standard corporate tax rate is 15% (up from 12.5%) — still among the most competitive headline rates in the EU.
Tax, Banking & Non-Dom
Understand — and plan around — your tax position
Cyprus tax residency and non-dom rules can meaningfully change your position, but they're easy to get wrong without local advice. We introduce you to chartered tax advisers and banks who specialise in relocating clients.
- Tax residency planning — guidance on the 183-day rule and the 60-day rule
- Non-dom status — coordination for the non-domicile regime, which offers preferential treatment on dividend, interest and rental income
- Personal & corporate tax — introductions to chartered tax advisers
- Banking — local and international account opening support
- Pensions & cross-border assets — coordinating specialist advice on UK pensions and other assets
| Test | How it works |
|---|---|
| 183-day rule | You're tax resident in Cyprus if you spend more than 183 days there in a calendar year |
| 60-day rule | You can qualify with as few as 60 days in Cyprus if you don't spend more than 183 days elsewhere, aren't tax resident in another country, and maintain genuine ties to Cyprus — such as a home or business |
We coordinate introductions to independent, regulated tax and banking professionals — Locate Cyprus does not provide tax, legal or financial advice.
Settling-In Support
Everything after you land
The paperwork doesn't stop once you have your residency permit and your keys. We help with the practical essentials that make Cyprus feel like home.
- Removals & shipping — coordinating international movers and customs paperwork
- Healthcare — registering with GESY, Cyprus's national health system, or arranging private cover
- Utilities & connectivity — setting up electricity, water, internet and mobile
- Schools & family — introductions to international and local schools
- Cars & driving — vehicle import, local registration and licence exchange guidance
Not sure which of these you need first? That's exactly what the free discovery call is for.