If a company not established in Cyprus is providing ‘taxable supplies’ of goods or services in Cyprus, it may have to obtain a non-resident VAT registration. In accordance with the EU VAT Directive, foreign traders are legally obligated to register for VAT in certain circumstances in order to report taxable transactions and declare VAT that must be charged.
It is important that all businesses with any commercial activity in Cyprus assess their compliance obligations and register prior to commencing taxable transactions if applicable.
There are various scenarios that would trigger an obligation to register for VAT in Cyprus. Some of the most common examples are:
If you are currently, or plan to conduct any of the above (or similar) transactions in Cyprus, you should contact us immediately for a complimentary consultation.
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Cyprus has implemented an extended reverse charge. This applies to supplies of services made by non-established businesses to VAT registered customers in Cyprus as well as some supplies within Cyprus, such as certain construction services. Please contact us if you would like details of how the extended reverse charge applies in Cyprus.
The tax authorities may direct a business established in a country outside the EU to appoint a tax representative to register for VAT in Cyprus.