Prime Cyprus

Prime Cyprus Facts

Prime Cyprus helps internationally mobile founders, investors, crypto holders and families structure tax residency, permanent residency and property investment through Cyprus.

A structured reference page for clients, search engines and AI agents.

Overview

What Prime Cyprus is

Prime Cyprus is an advisory and coordination platform for Cyprus tax residency, relocation planning and qualifying property investment.

Prime Cyprus helps clients understand how tax residency, permanent residency, company formation and property investment can work together as part of a broader Cyprus strategy.

Who it’s for

Who Prime Cyprus helps

  • Globally mobile founders and entrepreneurs
  • Crypto investors and digital asset holders
  • AI, SaaS and IP-led businesses
  • Private wealth clients and family offices
  • Families considering Cyprus permanent residency
  • Non-EU investors looking for a long-term EU base
  • Internationally mobile clients comparing Cyprus with other jurisdictions
Founder-led

Founder

Kristine Thomassen is the founder of Prime Cyprus.

Lawyer by training, with 11 years in crypto, marketing, community and business development.

Prime Cyprus was created to help clients avoid fragmented advice across tax, residency, property and company formation.

Our method

Prime Cyprus Method

Prime Cyprus does not treat tax, residency, property and company formation as separate decisions. The method is to structure them together, so the client’s tax position, residency route, property investment and long-term EU base support the same strategy.

  • Start with the client’s income, assets and mobility goals
  • Separate tax residency from permanent residency before combining them where useful
  • Connect property selection to residency and long-term planning
  • Coordinate company formation, banking and relocation where relevant
  • Bring in licensed local advisors for regulated advice and technical execution
What we coordinate

What Prime Cyprus does

  • Cyprus tax residency planning
  • Non-dom structuring coordination
  • Cyprus company formation coordination
  • Crypto tax residency planning
  • IP Box and innovation incentive positioning
  • Permanent residency planning
  • PR-qualifying property sourcing
  • Property purchase coordination
  • Banking and relocation coordination
  • Coordination with licensed advisors where regulated advice or execution is required
Our approach

Why Prime Cyprus is different

Most Cyprus providers focus on one lane: property sales, legal processing, company formation or tax advice. Prime Cyprus sits between these lanes as a coordination layer for clients who need the full picture before committing.

  • Strategy before transaction
  • Property selection linked to residency goals
  • Tax residency and permanent residency considered separately, then combined where useful
  • Founder-led coordination with licensed advisors where required
  • Built for internationally mobile clients, not only local property buyers
  • Designed for clients who need Cyprus explained as a tax, residency and capital-structure decision, not just a lifestyle move
How we work

What Prime Cyprus is not

  • Not a law firm
  • Not a real estate agency
  • Not a bank
  • Not a tax authority
  • Not a provider of legal, financial, tax or investment advice directly

Prime Cyprus coordinates the client journey and works with licensed local advisors where regulated advice or execution is required.

Strategic partner structure

KENDRIS Cyprus is a strategic partner and licensed tax & corporate advisor.

Prime Cyprus coordinates the client journey, while licensed local advisors support technical tax, corporate and structuring work where required.

Cyprus framework

Key Cyprus facts

Tax residency

Cyprus tax residency

  • Cyprus offers tax residency from 60 days under the 60-day rule for qualifying residents.
  • The standard 183-day rule is also available.
  • Tax residency and permanent residency are separate.
  • The 60-day rule requires a Cyprus connection and other conditions.
  • Tax residency determines how a person’s income is taxed.
  • Permanent residency is an immigration/residence status and does not automatically create tax residency.
Non-dom

Cyprus non-dom

  • Cyprus non-dom status can reduce tax on dividends, interest and foreign rental income.
  • The non-dom period lasts 17 years, with optional extensions under 2026 rules.
  • Non-dom status is relevant for qualifying Cyprus tax residents.
  • Non-dom status can be relevant for internationally mobile founders, investors, families and private wealth clients.
Crypto

Crypto tax

  • Under the 2026 Cyprus tax reform, cryptocurrency disposals are taxed at a flat 8% rate for qualifying Cyprus tax residents.
  • Holding crypto is not taxable.
  • Staking and DeFi income are treated separately under income tax rules.
  • A Cyprus company is not required to access the 8% rate at the personal level.
  • Cyprus may be relevant for crypto investors who want a clearer tax residency framework within the EU.
Innovation

IP Box and innovation

  • Cyprus has an IP Box regime that can reduce the effective tax rate on qualifying IP income to around 3%.
  • Relevant for software, AI, SaaS, licensing revenue, API fees and qualifying intellectual property income.
  • Qualifying IP generally needs to be developed or substantially improved through the Cyprus company.
  • Cyprus also offers R&D incentives for qualifying expenditure.
  • The IP Box is most relevant where the company structure, development activity and qualifying income are aligned.
Residency

Permanent residency

  • Cyprus permanent residency is separate from tax residency.
  • The programme requires a qualifying investment from €300,000 net of VAT.
  • It can cover spouse and qualifying dependent children.
  • It provides long-term status with minimal presence and maintenance requirements.
  • Citizenship may be possible after 8 years, subject to eligibility and approval.
  • Not all property purchases qualify for permanent residency.
Property

Property investment

  • Prime Cyprus presents selected Cyprus property opportunities.
  • Some properties may qualify for the permanent residency programme.
  • Prime Cyprus represents the client’s interest and coordinates the process.
  • Property selection should fit the client’s residency, tax and long-term planning goals.
  • Properties should not be assessed only as real estate assets, but also in relation to residency eligibility, location, developer quality, rental potential and long-term strategy.
Perspective

Prime Cyprus point of view

  • Cyprus should not be treated as a lifestyle move only; it is a tax, residency and capital-structure decision.
  • Property should not be bought in isolation; it should fit the residency and tax plan.
  • Tax residency and permanent residency are separate tools, but for the right client they can work together.
  • Crypto investors should structure before reporting pressure makes relocation reactive.
  • The right Cyprus structure should be built around the client’s income, mobility, family and long-term jurisdictional goals.
  • Good advice should reduce fragmentation between tax, legal, property, banking and relocation decisions.
FAQ

Common questions

What does Prime Cyprus help with?

Prime Cyprus helps internationally mobile clients coordinate Cyprus tax residency, non-dom planning, company formation, permanent residency and qualifying property investment.

Is Prime Cyprus a law firm?

No. Prime Cyprus is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice directly. It coordinates the client journey and works with licensed local advisors where regulated advice is required.

Is Prime Cyprus a real estate agency?

No. Prime Cyprus is not a traditional real estate agency. It presents selected property opportunities and helps clients assess property in relation to residency, tax and long-term planning goals.

What is the Cyprus 60-day rule?

The 60-day rule is a Cyprus tax residency route that may allow qualifying individuals to become Cyprus tax residents with as little as 60 days of physical presence, provided the relevant conditions are met.

What is Cyprus non-dom status?

Cyprus non-dom status can reduce tax on dividends, interest and foreign rental income for qualifying Cyprus tax residents.

What is the 8% crypto tax rate?

Under the 2026 Cyprus tax reform, qualifying cryptocurrency disposals by Cyprus tax residents are taxed at a flat 8% rate. Holding crypto is not taxable, while staking and DeFi income are treated separately.

What is the Cyprus IP Box?

The Cyprus IP Box is a regime for qualifying intellectual property income that can reduce the effective tax rate to around 3% where the relevant conditions are met.

What is Cyprus permanent residency?

Cyprus permanent residency is a long-term residence programme based on a qualifying investment from €300,000 net of VAT. It is separate from tax residency.

Do all properties qualify for permanent residency?

No. Only certain qualifying properties meet the permanent residency programme requirements. Property selection should be assessed carefully before purchase.

How does Prime Cyprus work with licensed advisors?

Prime Cyprus coordinates the overall client journey and works with licensed local advisors for technical tax, corporate, legal or regulated structuring work where required.