Cyprus tax authorities extend 2025 personal income tax filing deadline

The Cyprus Tax Department has extended the deadline for submitting 2025 personal income tax returns and paying related taxes from October 31, 2026, to November 30, 2026. Tax Commissioner Sotiris Markides announced that no interest or surcharges will be applied for submissions made within this extended period, aiming to facilitate tax compliance for the estimated 345,000 taxpayers. This decision follows requests from various organized groups and individuals, as well as the ongoing transition to the new TFA computer system.

While the deadline is extended, officials clarified that individuals who file after November 1 will not be considered tax compliant for the purpose of receiving tax compliance certificates. Furthermore, the authorities reminded taxpayers that penalties for late filings have increased to 150 euros, up from 100 euros, following tax reforms implemented earlier this year. The tax base in Cyprus has grown significantly over the last decade, rising from 245,000 returns in 2016 to the current projection. Due to the phased transition to the new IT infrastructure, taxpayers are cautioned that modifying a declaration from 'Final Submission' to 'Temporary Receipt' may become unavailable starting November 1.