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Purchase costs calculator: transfer fees and VAT in Cyprus

Covers property in the Republic of Cyprus (Department of Lands and Surveys records). Not the north of the island. Rules checked . General information. Etimo inspects homes; it does not give tax advice.

Purchase costs calculator: transfer fees and VAT in Cyprus

Is VAT charged on this sale?

A first sale of a new home by a developer usually carries VAT. A resale of a used home does not.

Enter the price to see the costs.

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How many buyers?

Equal shares. Each buyer's share is charged on its own, which lowers the fee. Confirm the split with your lawyer.

Did the seller get this home at a forced sale under the Transfer and Mortgage Law?

For example, a bank or loan servicer selling a repossessed home. Then the 50% reduction does not apply. Ask your lawyer if unsure.

For the mortgage registration fee.

How it works

Enter the price and whether VAT is charged. A resale pays Land Registry transfer fees of 3%, 5% and 8% by band, reduced by 50% and worked out per buyer. A new home pays VAT instead, at 19% or 5% for a qualifying main residence. Stamp duty was abolished on 1 January 2026.

The rules behind it

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