Costs and taxes in Cyprus
What you pay to buy, own, rent and sell, with calculators.
2 guides · 3 calculators · reviewed . Covers property in the Republic of Cyprus (Department of Lands and Surveys records). Not the north of the island.
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Cyprus charges no stamp duty on documents signed from 1 January 2026, and no defence contribution on rent. Lifetime capital gains exemptions rose to €30,000, or €150,000 for a main residence (Law 242(I)/2025 amending the Capital Gains Tax Law, from 1 Jan 2026). Transfer fees, VAT on new builds, income tax on rent and 20% capital gains tax remain.
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Guide · Cyprus property taxes in 2026: what you pay to buy, own, rent and sellWhat changed on 1 Jan 2026: stamp duty gone, defence contribution on rent gone, higher capital gains exemptions. Buy, own, rent and sell, with sources.Read the guideMore on costs and taxes
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