OECD & EU Compliant

Intellectual Property
Tax Optimization in Cyprus

Achieve world-class tax efficiency while protecting and scaling your intellectual property under Cyprus' globally trusted IP Box Regime. Reduce your effective tax rate on IP income to as low as 2.5%.

  • 2.5% effective tax rate on qualifying IP income
  • EU-standard protection for software, patents & algorithms
  • Full OECD Nexus compliance
  • Expert legal & tax support throughout
EU Regulated
2-6 Week Setup
Ideal for: Tech firms, AI developers, SaaS companies, fintech entities, and R&D-driven businesses.

Free IP Box Assessment

3 quick questions to see if you qualify

What type of IP do you have?
Do you have a Cyprus company?
Where should we send your assessment?

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Key Benefits

Why Choose the Cyprus IP Box?

The Cyprus IP Box Regime offers substantial advantages for tech companies, innovators, and IP-driven businesses looking to optimize their tax position.

Tax Reductions

Substantial Tax Reductions

Reduce your effective tax rate on IP-derived income to as low as 2.5% — one of the lowest in Europe.

IP Protection

Enhanced IP Protection

EU-standard protection for software, algorithms, patents, and proprietary systems under Cyprus law.

Business Growth

Strategic Business Growth

Reinvest tax savings into innovation, scaling, and R&D expansion to accelerate your business.

Global Competitiveness

Global Competitiveness

Position your company as a global player with an optimized, EU-compliant tax structure.

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Align with OECD Nexus approach and EU rules for full international tax compliance.

Expert Support

Expert Legal & Tax Support

Guidance from IP, tax, and regulatory specialists experienced in Cyprus IP Box setups.

2.5%

Effective Tax Rate

80%

Deduction on Qualifying Income

65+

Double Tax Treaties

2-6

Weeks to Setup

Simple Process

Your Guide to the Cyprus IP Box

A structured pathway to ensure you qualify, apply correctly, and maximize the 2.5% effective tax rate.

Step 01
Identify IP

Identify Qualifying IP

Determine which intellectual property assets—software, algorithms, patents, or AI systems—meet the criteria for Cyprus IP Box eligibility.

Step 02
Documentation

Prepare Documentation

Gather R&D records, technical descriptions, and financial data required for the IP Box application under OECD Nexus guidelines.

Step 03
Application

Receive IP Box Approval

Work with professionals to ensure compliance and successfully register your IP with the Cyprus Tax Department.

Step 04
Optimize

Optimize Ongoing Strategy

Maintain documentation, track qualifying IP income, and ensure you continue benefiting from the 2.5% effective tax rate annually.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Cyprus IP Box Regime

The Cyprus IP Box Regime allows companies to reduce tax on qualifying IP income to an effective rate of 2.5%. It provides an 80% deduction on profits derived from qualifying intellectual property assets.

Tech firms, AI developers, SaaS companies, fintech entities, and any R&D-driven businesses with qualifying IP assets such as software, patents, or algorithms can benefit from the IP Box regime.

Qualifying IP includes software, algorithms, machine learning models, patents, and proprietary technologies. The IP must have been developed, improved, or created through R&D activities.

Yes—IP must be owned by, or transferred to, a Cyprus-based entity to benefit from the IP Box regime. We can assist with company formation if needed.

Company formation plus IP transfer and registration typically takes 2–6 weeks, depending on the complexity of your IP assets and existing corporate structure.

Yes, the Cyprus IP Box regime fully complies with the OECD Nexus approach (BEPS Action 5), ensuring international recognition and legitimacy of the tax benefits.

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