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Renting in Cyprus: deposits, bills and the electronic payment rule
Renting in Cyprus as an expat: usual deposit, rent per square metre, extra bills, the ban on cash and cheque rent from July 2026 and the tax deduction.
6 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Cyprus: papers, checks and the rent rule
Open a bank account in Cyprus as an EU resident: the right to a basic account, documents, tax self-certification, money-laundering checks, mortgages.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Cyprus: the complete checklist for new residents
Moving to Cyprus as an EU citizen? The order of steps: MEU1 registration, tax number, GeSY health cover, rent rules and the traps to avoid early on.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Cyprus from the UK after Brexit: residence, licence and healthcare
Moving to Cyprus from the UK after Brexit: the 90-day limit, temporary residence, MUKW cards, UK licence exchange, GHIC, S1 and tax. Read the rules.
5 min readPaperworkDriving in Cyprus: left-hand traffic, your licence and importing a car
Driving in Cyprus as a new resident: keep your EU licence, the 6-month rule for UK drivers, importing a car in 10 working days, the €150 fee and road tax.
6 min readPaperworkCyprus tax identification number (TIC): how to register on Tax For All
Cyprus tax identification number explained: who must register, the online Tax For All steps, documents for EU citizens and why it never arrives by itself.
6 min readPaperworkCyprus residence registration for EU citizens: the MEU1 certificate
Cyprus residence registration for EU citizens: the MEU1 yellow slip, four-month deadline, €20 fee, documents per profile and where to submit.
5 min readPaperworkBuying property in Cyprus: title deeds, transfer fees and foreign buyers
Buying property in Cyprus: independent lawyer, title deed checks, deposit within 6 months, transfer fees of 3%, 5% and 8% halved, and non-EU rules.
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