Self-employed in Cyprus: register as a freelancer with tax and social insurance

Freelancers register as self-employed with social insurance and the tax department, and for VAT above the threshold. We set it up and file the contributions and returns.

ForFreelancers
RegistersTax and social insurance
VATAbove threshold
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Limassol seafront towers and marina on a sunny morningChecked 24 October 2026

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Tax and SI registration

    1–2 weeks
  2. 2

    VAT if needed

    2–4 weeks
  3. 3

    Ongoing

    Social insurance at 16.6% of insurable income every three months, VAT returns quarterly, income tax return yearly.

    quarterly

Official forms explained

Official forms: ΥΚΑ 1-008 (Y.K.A. 1-008) · how to fill it in, T.D.1101 (Τ.Φ.1101) · how to fill it in, ΥΚΑ 1-013 (Y.K.A. 1-013) · how to fill it in

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Your situationNumber of peopleUrgency

Questions

Company or self-employed?

Compare taxes with the planned company-or-salary tool or an adviser.

Sources

Figures checked 24 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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A coordinator replies within one working day with the next steps.

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