- Circular 2/2025 issued by Cyprus’ Commissioner of Taxation on 24 March 2025
- Provides guidelines for rental property owners on VAT exemption option
- Valid until 31 December 2025
- VAT applies to non-residential property leases to taxable persons
- Owners can opt out of charging VAT under certain conditions
- Must notify the Commissioner by submitting form TD1220 within 30 days of lease signing
- Circular allows notification by 31 December 2025 for those who haven’t previously opted out
- Conditions include not having submitted form TD1220 before and compliance with tax obligations
- Excludes leases where VAT was previously charged to taxable persons with input VAT deduction rights
- From 1 January 2026, notification must be within 30 days of lease signing
- Extensions for late submissions may be granted by the Commissioner
Source: taxathand.com
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