Plain answers on moving to Cyprus
Practical, jargon-free articles on the legal side of buying, relocating, and building in Cyprus. Short reads that tell you what actually happens, and in what order.
What is a yellow slip, and how do you get one?
The registration certificate that confirms your right to live in Cyprus — what it is, who needs it, and the steps to get yours.
Buying property in Cyprus: the real steps, in order
From reservation to keys in hand — the sequence every purchase follows, so you always know what comes next.
Tax residency in Cyprus, explained simply
What makes you a tax resident, why it matters, and how the rules work without the accountant's vocabulary.
Do you need a lawyer to buy property in Cyprus?
The short answer is yes — here's what a lawyer actually checks, and the risks of skipping that step.
Setting up a company in Cyprus: what to expect
The paperwork, the timeline, and the decisions you'll make when incorporating your Cyprus company.
Relocating your family to Cyprus
How property, residency, and tax fit together when you're moving the whole household, not just yourself.
Depositing your contract at the Land Registry — why it matters
A small step many buyers don't know to ask for, and how it protects your interest in the property.
The 60-day tax residency rule, in plain English
Cyprus lets some people become tax resident in just 60 days — here's exactly who qualifies and how.
Shareholder agreements: getting them right from day one
Why a clear agreement between owners saves trouble later, and the points worth settling before you start.
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