Please note Cyprus has recently amended Income Tax Law concerning Intellectual Property (IP) and the new provisions are expected to enhance Cyprus as an attractive IP holding location.
In particular, as from 2012, 80% of the income generated from intangible assets which includes Patent, Trademarks and Intellectual Property rights (net of any direct expenses) will be exempted from Corporation Tax.
Direct expenses include 20% depreciation allowance on capital expenditure incurred for the acquisition or development of IP and interest payable on loans made to acquire or Develop IP.
The effective rate of corporation tax is, therefore, 2% which is the lowest in Europe.
In particular, as from 2012, 80% of the income generated from intangible assets which includes Patent, Trademarks and Intellectual Property rights (net of any direct expenses) will be exempted from Corporation Tax.
Direct expenses include 20% depreciation allowance on capital expenditure incurred for the acquisition or development of IP and interest payable on loans made to acquire or Develop IP.
The effective rate of corporation tax is, therefore, 2% which is the lowest in Europe.
