Daily Archives: October 6, 2025

Cyprus Introduces Defensive Tax Measures on Payments to Low-Tax and EU Blacklisted Jurisdictions

Cyprus has officially implemented defensive tax measures on outbound payments of dividends, interest and royalties to low-tax and EU blacklisted jurisdictions. Which jurisdictions are affected? The rules apply to: Dividends: A 17% Special Defence Contribution (SDC) applies to dividends paid by Cyprus companies to recipients in: Jurisdiction Treatment EU-blacklisted 17% withholding tax (SDC) applies Low-tax […]