You have decided to move to Cyprus. You have read about the Non-Dom tax regime and the 60-day residency rule . Now comes the part nobody writes a blog post about: the actual process of getting there, getting set up, and not making expensive mistakes.

This is that post.

Before You Leave: The Legal Groundwork

Step 1: Incorporate Your Cyprus Company (Optional but Recommended)

If you plan to invoice clients as a Cyprus entity, start the company formation process before you arrive. It takes 2-3 weeks and costs approximately EUR 2,100-2,500 for a standard private limited company.

You do not need to be in Cyprus to form the company, but you will need a registered address and a director who is available to sign documents.

Step 2: Understand What "Tax Residency" Actually Requires

Cyprus offers two paths to tax residency:

183-day rule: Spend more than 183 days per year in Cyprus

60-day rule: Spend at least 60 days in Cyprus, maintain a permanent home (rented or owned), do not spend 183+ days in any single…