Freedom Score

Emigrating from Bosnia & Herzegovina to Cyprus: tax and cost of living

How does Cyprus score against Bosnia & Herzegovina? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.

Net per month€2,348
Per year vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina+€5,638

Non-dom · 0% dividends and interest · EU member

Tax

70/100

Residency

87/100

Cost of living

0/100

Living environment

68/100

Mobility

62/100

Ownership

85/100

Compared by dimension

On an average Bosnia & Herzegovina income of €36,000 gross per year, you keep €28,178 net in Cyprus: a difference of €5,638 per year compared with Bosnia & Herzegovina.

  • Tax: on this income Cyprus lands at an effective rate of about 22%, against 37% in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
  • Passport and mobility: from Cyprus you travel visa-free to 175 countries.
  • Residency: on our accessibility scale Cyprus scores 87 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
  • Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Cyprus a living-environment score of 68 out of 100.

The tax regime in Cyprus

Cyprus offers a non-domiciled regime exempting dividends and interest income from all taxation for up to 17 years. Corporate tax is 12.5%, among the lowest in the EU. There is no wealth or inheritance tax.

Residency and visas in Cyprus

EU citizens can settle in Cyprus without restrictions. Non-EU nationals can apply for residency via Category F or a digital nomad permit. Permanent residency is available after five years of legal residence.

  • EU Freedom of Movement Registration · 5 years to permanent residency
  • Category F Alien Registration Certificate · €9,568/year · 5 years to permanent residency
  • Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa · €3,500/year · 5 years to permanent residency
  • Cyprus Investment-based Residency (PRP) · €300,000
Read the full guide to CyprusTax, residency routes, property rules and quality of life, with sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Cyprus?
On an average Bosnia & Herzegovina income it differs by roughly €5,638 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
Is this tax advice?
No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
What sources is this based on?
The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.

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