Cyprus Tax Compliance At Risk: Deadline Nears For 2024 Declarations

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 29, 2025

With the submission deadline for 2024 income tax declarations rapidly approaching, a significant number of Cyprus taxpayers remain non-compliant. Approximately 47,000 individuals have yet to fully execute their tax obligations, raising concerns as authorities enforce stringent filing protocols.

Overview Of Filing Compliance

Recent data from the Tax Department indicates that around 84% of taxpayers have definitively submitted their income declarations. In total, 269,737 taxpayers have completed the process—comprising 245,008 salaried individuals and 24,729 self-employed professionals. This marks a notable decrease compared to the 317,400 completed filings recorded in the previous tax year.

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Analysis Of Submission Data

In addition to the definitive submissions, another 17,849 tax declarations—including 15,605 from salaried employees and 2,244 from the self-employed—are currently classified as provisional. Such provisional submissions imply that while the declarations have been processed, they have not yet been formally finalized. This classification leaves approximately 5,000 taxpayers vulnerable to a €100 fine should no corrective action be taken.

Strict Deadlines And Enforcement Measures

The final deadline for submission is set for Tuesday, September 30 at midnight, with no further extensions permitted. The Director of Taxation, Sotiris Markidis, has urged all taxpayers to adhere strictly to the established timelines. He emphasized that the five-month window provided has been ample for compliance. Taxpayers who submit their declarations after October will face statutory penalties, including the aforementioned €100 fine.

Implications Of Upcoming Tax Reforms

This filing period may represent the final instance for declarations based on the existing tax framework. Pending legislative reforms aim to overhaul the current system, with new regulations scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. These reforms will introduce significant changes, such as an increase in the tax-exempt threshold to €20,500 for all taxpayers and revised family-based tax relief measures. Enhancements include additional allowances for dependent children and special provisions for single-parent families. Taxpayers should note that these reforms will alter the landscape for the 2025 tax declarations.

In summary, as the deadline looms, both individual and business taxpayers must accelerate their compliance efforts to avoid penalties and adapt to an evolving tax environment.

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Central Bank Of Cyprus Balance Sheet Reflects Strong Eurosystem Position

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 17, 2026

Overview Of Financial Stability

The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has released its latest balance sheet, reaffirming its steadfast role within the Eurosystem. The balance sheet, featuring total assets and liabilities of €29.545 billion, underscores the institution’s stable financial posture at the close of January 2026.

Asset Allocation And Strategic Holdings

Governor Christodoulos Patsalides issued the balance sheet, which details the CBC’s asset composition under the Eurosystem framework. Notably, the bank’s gold and gold receivables amounted to €1.635 billion, providing a significant hedge and stability to its balance sheet. Additional asset categories include claims on non-euro area residents denominated in foreign currency at €1.099 billion, while claims on euro area residents in both foreign and domestic currency add further depth to its portfolio.

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The most substantial asset category, intra-Eurosystem claims, reached €19.438 billion, an indication of the CBC’s deep integration with its European counterparts. Furthermore, euro-denominated securities held by euro area residents contributed €6.587 billion. Despite a marked emphasis on these areas, lending to euro area credit institutions in monetary policy operations recorded no activity during the period.

Liability Structure And Monetary Policy Implications

On the liabilities side, banknotes in circulation contributed €3.218 billion. Liabilities to euro area credit institutions associated with monetary policy operations were notably the largest single category, totaling €17.636 billion. Supplementary liabilities included those to other euro area residents, which aggregated to €4.989 billion, with government liabilities playing a predominant role at €4.754 billion.

Other liability items, such as claims related to special drawing rights allocated by the International Monetary Fund at €494.193 million, and provisions of €596.571 million, further articulate the CBC’s exposure. Revaluation accounts stood at €1.643 billion, and overall capital and reserves were confirmed at €333.822 million, completing the picture of a well-capitalized institution.

Conclusive Insights And Strategic Alignment

The detailed breakdown illustrates the CBC’s sizeable intra-Eurosystem exposures, reinforcing its central role within Europe’s monetary landscape. With an asset-liability balance maintained at €29.545 billion, the CBC’s financial position remains robust, indicating a commitment to structural stability and strategic risk management.

This fiscal disclosure not only provides transparency into the CBC’s operations but also serves as a benchmark for comparative analysis among other central banks within the Eurosystem, highlighting the intricate balance between asset liquidity, regulatory oversight, and monetary policy imperatives.

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