Cyprus Introduces New Contribution on Immovable Property Sales

According to recent reports, Cyprus published legislation on 22 February 2021 that provides for the introduction of a new contribution on immovable property sales. The contribution will be levied at a rate of 0.4% on sales of:
- Immovable property situated in Cyprus; and
- Shares in a company owning immovable property situated in Cyprus where the buyer takes control of the company, with the contri…