Tax offices of Northern Cyprus: addresses, phone numbers, and opening hours

Tax offices in Northern Cyprus operate on weekdays from 08:00 to 15:00, with a break from 12:30 to 13:00. The main offices are located in Nicosia (northern part), Famagusta, Kyrenia, Güzelyurt, İskele, and Lefke. Due to limited online services, many taxes are paid in person at the office, while remotely, most often only the road tax is paid via a separate service.

• Official Tax Department website
• Tax Department branches by district
• Table: addresses and phone numbers
• How to pay taxes
• Frequently asked questions
• If you need help with taxes and accounting

Official Tax Department website

The official website of the Northern Cyprus Tax Department: vergi.gov.ct.tr

Tax Department branches by district

Below are the contacts of the Northern Cyprus Tax Department branches by district. Office hours are generally the same: 08:00–15:00, break 12:30–13:00.

Tax Department in Nicosia (northern part)

• Working hours: 08:00–15:00, break 12:30–13:00
• Address: 4B Kızılay, Lefkoşa
• Phone: +90 392 228 81 43

Tax Department in Famagusta

• Working hours: 08:00–15:00, break 12:30–13:00
• Address: Bülent Ecevit Boulevard, Mağusa
• Phone: +90 392 366 57 64

Tax Department in Kyrenia

• Working hours: 08:00–15:00, break 12:30–13:00
• Address: Mustafa Çağatay Street, İhtiyat Sandığı Building, Upper Kyrenia
• Phone: +90 392 815 21 59

Tax Department in Güzelyurt

• Working hours: 08:00–15:00, break 12:30–13:00
• Address: Ankara Street, Güzelyurt 99700
• Phone: +90 392 714 21 32

Tax Department in İskele

• Working hours: 08:00–15:00, break 12:30–13:00
• Address: 20 Temmuz Street, İskele
• Phone: +90 392 371 22 57

Tax Department in Lefke

• Working hours: 08:00–15:00, break 12:30–13:00
• Address: Ahmet Paşa Street, Lefke
• Phone: +90 392 728 75 40

How to pay taxes

How to do it

1. Determine which tax you are paying and which tax office your address in Northern Cyprus belongs to (usually by district of residence or by the place of registration of the property/contract).
2. Prepare documents confirming the basis for payment (for example, a contract, registration data, taxpayer number, vehicle details for road tax).
3. Visit the tax office during working hours (08:00–15:00), taking into account the break from 12:30 to 13:00.
4. Pay the tax according to the receipt/calculation and keep the proof of payment.
5. If you need to pay the road tax remotely, follow the instructions: how to pay road tax in Northern Cyprus.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to pay tax if you work remotely?

You can freely continue your remote activity on the island and pay taxes only in your home country. In addition, with a high-income residence permit, as well as with a tourist visa, working is prohibited.

What tax applies when renting out property?

Property can be rented out both long-term and short-term. We explain the difference in terms of taxation in this article.

Which taxes can be paid online?

Almost the only tax you can pay remotely is the road tax. Here is an instruction on how and where to pay it.

If you need help with taxes and accounting

If you have questions about taxes or accounting, you can contact our legal partner — the company DeJure. They will help you understand the situation and find the right solution.

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