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June 12, 2026

Cost of Living in Cyprus 2026: Real Prices by City, Compared with the UK and Germany

Limassol rents have little in common with Larnaca's, electricity costs more than in the UK, and the tax system gives most of the savings. Real 2026 numbers for rent, groceries, healthcare and schools — city by city.

June 12, 2026

Retiring in Cyprus: The 5% Pension Tax, Residency Routes and Real Costs

Cyprus taxes foreign pensions at a flat 5% — and since January 2026 the first €5,000 is exempt. What UK and EU retirees need to know about residency routes, GESY healthcare, the Category F backlog and real monthly costs.

June 12, 2026

Yellow Slip and Pink Slip in Cyprus: Requirements, Costs and How to Apply

The Yellow Slip registers EU citizens living in Cyprus; the Pink Slip lets non-EU nationals stay beyond 90 days. Here is who needs which permit, what it costs, and the mistakes that get applications rejected.

June 12, 2026

Is Cyprus in the Schengen Area? Status, Visas and What It Means for Residents

Cyprus is an EU member but not yet part of the Schengen Area. Here is what that means in practice: which visas work, how the 90/180 rule is counted, and what changes once Cyprus joins.

May 18, 2026

Cyprus Company Formation 2025: Research, Data & Compliance Framework

Verified data points and a practical 5-step compliance framework for Cyprus company formation in 2025: tax rates, timelines, substance requirements, and EU comparisons sourced from Cyprus Tax Department, Companies Law Cap.113, and 1,000+ practical incorporations.