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Limassol marina in the afternoon, Cyprus

Plan B · Europe

Cyprus – Your
Plan B in Europe.

Stay European. Think more internationally. Create new options. Cyprus combines EU access, Mediterranean living and a practical base for entrepreneurs and families.

Plan my Cyprus Explore the topics on this page

Ayia Napa · Marina / Photo: Udo Rauschenberger

02Why Cyprus

A European base. An international perspective.

  • EU A European location
  • Euro A shared currency area
  • Two airports Larnaca and Paphos
  • Location Eastern Mediterranean
Cobbled village lane in Pano Lefkara with a stone arch and flowering geraniums.
Cyprus · Pano Lefkara / Photo: Serhio Magpie / CC BY 4.0
Do not start with: Which property would you like to buy?
Start with: How would you like to live?

03Regions

Which Cyprus fits me?

Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos or Nicosia: your location should fit your work, schools, budget and transport needs. We look at everyday life before you make a long-term decision.

  • Die Moschee Hala Sultan Tekke zwischen Palmen spiegelt sich im Salzsee von Larnaka. Featured

    Larnaca & coast

    Sea + daily life + airport

    Living €1,000–1,500 Rent €700–1,200

    • Family
    • Coast
    • City
  • Holzstege an der Strandpromenade von Limassol mit der Skyline im Hintergrund. Featured

    Limassol

    International business + premium

    Living €1,300–2,000 Rent €1,400–2,500

    • Business
    • International
    • Coast
  • Das mittelalterliche Kastell am Hafen von Paphos unter blauem Himmel. Featured

    Paphos

    Coast + international lifestyle

    Living €1,050–1,600 Rent €700–1,500

    • International
    • Coast
  • Das venezianische Famagusta-Tor in der Stadtmauer der Altstadt von Nikosia.

    Nicosia

    Capital + business + education

    Living €1,000–1,500 Rent €800–1,300

    • Business
    • City
The rocks of Petra tou Romiou in the clear Mediterranean on Cyprus's south-west coast.

Where do you
actually want to live?

Renting first and experiencing daily life can support a sound decision.

Cyprus · Petra tou Romiou / Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / CC BY-SA 4.0

04Housing and costs

Living costs, rent and purchase prices at a glance.

Larnaca: short distances. Limassol: international business. Paphos: an international community. Nicosia: the capital and a business centre.

  • Larnaca & coast

    Sea + daily life + airport

    Living costs / month
    €1,000–1,500
    Rent / month
    €700–1,200
    Purchase prices
    €2,784/m²
    School fees
    from ~€4,130 p.a.
  • Limassol

    International business + premium

    Living costs / month
    €1,300–2,000
    Rent / month
    €1,400–2,500
    Purchase prices
    €4,600/m²
    School fees
    ~€7,500–13,000+ p.a.
  • Paphos

    Coast + international lifestyle

    Living costs / month
    €1,050–1,600
    Rent / month
    €700–1,500
    Purchase prices
    €3,827/m²
    School fees
    from ~€4,815 p.a.
  • Nicosia

    Capital + business + education

    Living costs / month
    €1,000–1,500
    Rent / month
    €800–1,300
    Purchase prices
    €2,407/m²
    School fees
    ~€6,500–17,000+ p.a.
  • Ayia Napa / Protaras / Paralimni

    Beach lifestyle + tourism

    Living costs / month
    €1,000–1,600
    Rent / month
    €700–1,400
    Purchase prices
    District ~€2,591/m²
    School fees
    smaller selection
  • Troodos & mountain villages

    Nature + quiet + village life

    Living costs / month
    €850–1,350
    Rent / month
    €500–1,000
    Purchase prices
    object-specific
    School fees
    limited selection

Planning values Last reviewed 10/2026

Market and planning values for orientation, not guaranteed prices. Purchase figures are asking prices; please re-check before making decisions.

05Family

A Plan B has to work for the whole family.

Healthcare, education and family life belong in the plan: understand public and private options, plan school choice, language and school journeys, connect housing, transport and budget.

Historic arcaded school building with schoolyard in Nicosia.
Nicosia · School building / Photo: A.Savin / FAL 1.3

School fees by region

Indicative annual fees; admission, material and other fees are extra. Please check directly with the school.

06Residency & tax

Immigration status is not tax residence.

Important: Residence rights are not the same as tax residence.

Assess physical presence and tax treatment separately.

  • Tax

    60 or 183 days? The complete conditions matter.

  • Investment

    Permanent Residence may be available through a qualifying investment — not simply by buying a property.

  • Non-Dom

    Non-Dom is part of an overall structure, not a stand-alone sales promise.

  • Residence

    EU citizens

    Plan your stay and local registration appropriately.

  • Residence

    Non-EU family

    Allow for separate procedures and documents.

General orientation only, not individual legal or tax advice. Requirements change – we review your situation with qualified professionals.

07Understanding the connections

Tax and Non-Dom in context.

What matters is not a single tax rate, but the way your personal and business arrangements work together.

  1. 01 Residence
  2. 02 Tax residence
  3. 03 Non-Dom
  4. 04 Business

Your circumstances are assessed individually with the relevant professional advisers.

08Business

A company that works in practice.

A Cyprus Limited is planned around your business model.

  • Management

    Responsibility and actual activity

  • Ongoing operations

    Bookkeeping, accounts and VAT

  • Substance

    People, workplace and organisation

Discuss your business structure

09Banking

Prepare your international payment arrangements.

We coordinate a well-documented application. The decision rests with the relevant institution.

  • Banking

    Personal and business

  • Payments

    Suitable payment providers

  • KYC

    Identity and business model

  • Source of funds

    Clear documentation

10Moving

From suitcases to a full container: we plan the real move.

  • Household goods & container

  • Vehicle

  • Pets

  • Bank

  • Insurance

  • Registrations

11Your journey

From the first conversation to settling in.

  1. 1

    Assessment

  2. 2

    Departure and existing arrangements

  3. 3

    Company and residency

  4. 4

    Documents

  5. 5

    Banking

  6. 6

    Housing

  7. 7

    Local registration

  8. 8

    Ongoing support

The exact sequence depends on your circumstances. Not every client needs every element.

12Blog

More about life in Cyprus

All blog articles

  • Cyprus In German

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13Why MAXCON24

Cyprus is part of our everyday life.

We live and work in Cyprus. First-hand experience, German-speaking coordination and local specialists support you from planning through to everyday life.

14Your next step

Is Cyprus the right Plan B for you?

The answer starts with your personal, family and financial circumstances. Let us develop the right perspective together.

Book a personal Cyprus strategy consultation