El proceso de obtención del estatus Non-Dom es extraordinariamente sencillo: no hay literalmente ninguna solicitud que presentar. El estatus se aplica automáticamente si cumple las condiciones (no nacido en Chipre, no residente 17/20 años). El verdadero proceso es la instalación en Chipre.
El proceso completo en 6-10 semanas
Semanas 1-2: Consulta inicial con CMC (gratuita). Planificación exit tax. Preparación documentos. Semanas 3-4: Llegada a Chipre. Contrato de alquiler. Yellow Slip. SIM chipriota. Cuenta EMI. Semanas 5-8: Constitución de sociedad. Inscripción fiscal. Inscripción IVA. Cuenta bancaria. Semanas 8-10: Sociedad operativa.
Costes totales de instalación
| Concepto | EUR |
|---|---|
| Consulta CMC | Gratuita |
| Constitución sociedad | 1.500-2.500 |
| Yellow Slip | 20 |
| Fianza alquiler | 1.400-3.000 |
| Vuelo + primeros días | 500-1.000 |
| Total | 3.420-6.520 |
Qué NO es necesario
Ninguna solicitud formal. Ninguna inversión mínima. Sin test de idioma. Sin permiso de residencia para ciudadanos UE. Sin entrevista con las autoridades.
Preguntas frecuentes
Debe establecer residencia fiscal — vía regla de 183 días (más simple) o 60 días (más flexible, requiere sociedad y vivienda en Chipre).
Más información: Cómo obtener el estatus, Requisitos.
Phase 1: Pre-Arrival Preparation
The Non-Dom application process begins well before you arrive in Cyprus. Proper preparation during this phase avoids delays and ensures a smooth transition:
3–6 months before move: Engage a Cyprus corporate service provider (like CMC) to advise on structure, timeline, and documentation. If forming a company, initiate the incorporation process. Begin gathering personal documents: passport copies, proof of current address, bank statements showing source of funds, employment history or business documentation, and criminal background checks (if needed for immigration).
2–3 months before move: Secure accommodation in Cyprus (rental agreement is needed for MEU1 registration). Arrange private health insurance or prepare to register for GESY upon arrival. If children are involved, contact international schools and begin the enrollment process. Notify your current country's tax authority of your planned departure (this is mandatory in many countries and triggers exit tax considerations).
1 month before move: Open an EMI account (Wise or Revolut) for immediate banking capability in Cyprus. Arrange the logistics of your move (shipping, flights, temporary accommodation if your permanent home isn't ready). Prepare a dossier of documents you'll need immediately upon arrival: passport, rental agreement, health insurance, bank statements, company formation documents (if applicable).
Phase 2: Arrival and Registration
Week 1–2: MEU1/Yellow Slip registration (EU citizens): Visit the Civil Registry and Migration Department in your district to register your right of residence. This is the foundational document for all subsequent registrations. Bring: passport, rental agreement, health insurance, proof of income or employment, and two passport photos. Non-EU citizens follow the immigration permit process instead.
Week 2–4: Tax registration: Register with the Cyprus Tax Department to obtain your Tax Identification Code (TIC). This requires: passport copy, proof of Cyprus address, MEU1 certificate (or immigration permit), and employment contract or company directorship documentation. The TIC is needed for bank account opening, salary payments, and tax filings. Your Non-Dom status is automatically recognised upon tax registration — there is no separate Non-Dom application form.
Week 2–4: Social Insurance registration: If employed or self-employed in Cyprus, register with the Social Insurance Office. Your employer (or you, if self-employed) obtains a social insurance number and begins making contributions. This registration also triggers GESY healthcare enrollment.
Week 3–8: Bank account opening: Submit corporate and personal bank account applications (detailed documentation requirements covered in our banking guide). Use your EMI account for immediate financial needs while traditional accounts are being processed.
Phase 3: Establishing Tax Residency
Obtaining Non-Dom status requires Cyprus tax residency, which is established through one of two paths:
183-day rule: Spend more than 183 days in Cyprus during the calendar year. Days of arrival and departure each count as one day. This is the straightforward option — if you spend the majority of the year in Cyprus, you qualify automatically.
Regla de los 60 días: Para quienes viajan mucho, la residencia fiscal puede establecerse con solo 60 días de presencia física en Chipre, siempre que se cumplan todas las siguientes condiciones: no pasar más de 183 días en ningún otro país, no ser residente fiscal en ningún otro país, tener un domicilio permanente en Chipre (propio o alquilado), ejercer una actividad empresarial en Chipre y/o estar empleado en Chipre y/o ocupar un cargo de director en una sociedad residente fiscal en Chipre, y que la actividad/empleo/cargo no se termine durante el año.
Para la mayoría de los clientes Non-Dom que llegan en la primera mitad del año, la regla de los 183 días se cumple fácilmente. Para quienes llegan en la segunda mitad, o quienes necesitan mantener horarios de viaje significativos, la regla de los 60 días proporciona una alternativa — pero requiere una planificación cuidadosa para garantizar que todas las condiciones se cumplan continuamente.
Critical: Day-Counting and Record-Keeping
Keep meticulous records of your travel dates — flight boarding passes, passport stamps, hotel receipts, and a personal log. In the event of a tax audit, you must be able to demonstrate exactly how many days you spent in Cyprus and in each other country. There is no margin for error: spending 182 days instead of 183 means you do not qualify under the standard rule. Similarly, accidentally spending 184 days in another country disqualifies you under the 60-day rule. CMC provides clients with a day-counting template and reviews their travel patterns annually.