A VAT Refund Guide to
Cyprus
How to get VAT Refunds from Cyprus for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Cyprus can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Cyprus.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Cyprus VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Where is your company based?
EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses in an EU member state are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Cyprus under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
NON-EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses outside of the European Union are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Cyprus under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Cyprus?
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Cyprus?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
5%, 9% & 19%
Hotels & Accommodation
9%
Restaurants
5% & 9%
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
19%
Training Courses & Seminars
19%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
19%
Inter-company charges
0%
Office Expenses
19%
Marketing Costs
19%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
0%
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
0%
Fuel
19%
Public Transport
5% & 9%
Taxis
9%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Cyprus?
January to December of the previous year
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Cyprus?
30 September of the year following the claim year date
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Cyprus?
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