Non-Dom is automatic in Cyprus?

[MarkusCostigan]

Hi guys, if I were recognized as tax resident in Cyprus (without spending more than 183 days), would I be treated as a non-dom automatically (like Malta for Example)? Or does a request have to be made to get the nom dom? (for example as for 60day). Obviously I am not a Cypriot citizen nor do I have Cypriot ancestry.

Thank you.

 

[JohnLocke]

Are we talking about a company here, or are you referring to yourself as an‌ individual?

 

[Sols]

You technically and legally become a non-domiciled resident of Cyprus as soon as you take‌ up residence in Cyprus if you aren't a Cypriot citizen or if you are a‍ Cypriot citizen who hasn't lived in Cyprus for the last 20 years.

When the time⁠ comes to submit tax returns, you should first get a non-domicile exemption status from the⁤ tax office. It's a pretty easy process that can be done on your own, but⁣ it's worth spending a few hundred on having a law firm help you with the⁢ process.

 

[MarkusCostigan]

Individual

Yes, the︁ only problem is that when you apply for non-dom, you must prove that you are︂ not tax resident in another country.

Or should this rule be made just to follow︃ the fast 60 day procedure?

 

[Sols]

No, there‍ is no such check when you apply for non-dom status. Non-domicile status is unrelated to⁠ tax residence.

Indeed, that's just for the 60-day tax residence rule.⁣ They don't really ask for proof either, IIRC. It's just a statement you make along⁢ with providing some other data.