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GL-S-07
Glossary · Cyprus PR
Short-term rental licence in Cyprus - letting by the rules
Registration of a home for short-term letting with the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism
01 / In 30 seconds
The short answer
- What it is
- Registration of a home for short-term letting with the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism
- Who needs it
- An owner letting a home to tourists for short stays
- Main rule
- The registration number appears in every listing
- Tax
- Rental income is taxable and needs a tax return
02 / In plain words
What Short-term rental licence means
A short-term rental licence is the registration of a home for holiday letting with the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism. Without it you cannot let a flat to tourists through booking platforms.
Once registered, the home gets a number that must appear in every listing. According to our data, registration costs €222 for 3 years, liability insurance is required, and a listing without a number risks a fine of up to €5,000. We confirm the exact property requirements with the ministry before filing.
Rental income is taxable: tax is calculated on 80% of the income, and residents also pay 2.65% to GESY. An annual tax return is required. For an owner with PR, rental income is a legitimate source of money, but the letting itself must follow the rules.
A simple example
A client got PR through a flat in Paphos and wants to let it to tourists while living abroad. We arrange insurance, register the flat with the tourism ministry and put the number in the listings. An accountant files the tax return once a year.
When you will need the licence
- Letting a flat to tourists by the night
- Letting through booking platforms
- Letting your home while you are away from Cyprus
- A hotel or apartments under option B
- Checking a property before buying to let
03 / What it covers
Key facts about the licence
Registration
- Deputy Ministry of Tourism
- Property number
- 3-year term
Obligations
- Number in every listing
- Liability insurance
- Guest registration
Taxes
- Tax on 80% of income
- GESY 2.65%
- Annual tax return
Risks
- Fine without a number
- Listings removed
- Guest claims
04 / How it works
How to set up short-term letting
Property check
Whether the home suits short-term letting.
Insurance
A liability policy towards guests.
Registration
Application to the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
Number in listings
Shown on every platform.
Taxes
Income records and an annual tax return.
05 / Key facts
What matters
01Issued by
Deputy Ministry of Tourism
Registration is with the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
02Number
In every listing
A listing without a number must not be published. According to our data, the fine is up to €5,000.
03Cost
€222 for 3 years
Plus liability insurance. We confirm the requirements with the ministry before filing.
04Tax
On 80% of income
Residents also pay GESY at 2.65%. An accountant files the return once a year.
Common mistakes
Publishing a listing without a number
This breaks the rules and risks a fine. Register first, then list.
Forgetting liability insurance
It is needed for registration and protects you from guest claims.
Not declaring rental income
The income is taxable. An accountant keeps records and files the return.
06 / Expert advice
How to prepare in advance
If you buy a home to let short-term, check before purchase that the property is suitable. Arrange liability insurance in advance and decide who will keep the income records.
What we do for you. We register your home for short-term letting, keep the number in your listings and help with taxes.
Igor VentsHead of real estate, Title Deed and property checks
07 / Questions
Frequently asked questions
Registration of a home for holiday letting with the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
Yes, the registration number appears in every listing.
According to our data, €222 for 3 years plus liability insurance.
The listing breaks the rules, and according to our data the fine is up to €5,000.
Tax is calculated on 80% of the income, and residents also pay GESY at 2.65%.
Yes, rental income is a legitimate source of money, but letting must follow the rules.
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