Cyprus and Blacklisted Jurisdictions

Offshore Tax with HTJ.tax · Oct 13, 2025 · 7m

In this episode, we explore Cyprus’s new defensive tax measures targeting payments to low-tax and EU-blacklisted jurisdictions, set to take effect from 1 January 2026.These measures mark a major compliance shift, aligning Cyprus with OECD and EU anti-tax avoidance standards while fulfilling commitments under the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan.We’ll break down what’s changing, how these rules apply to dividends, interest, and royalties, and what global investors and corporate structures need to consider before the effective date.🧩 Key Topics CoveredBackground & PurposeCyprus has introduced…