Taxes in Northern Cyprus

Tax payments are an integral part of life in Northern Cyprus, even for foreigners.

However, there is no developed online payment system in the northern part of the island, so taxes have to be paid in person at tax offices. Here's where they are located, how they operate, and how you can contact them.

• Website of the Northern Cyprus Tax Service: vergi.gov.ct.tr

Tax Service Branches by District

• Nicosia
• Famagusta
• Girne
• Güzelyurt
• İskele
• Lefke

Below the text, you will find maps showing the locations of all Northern Cyprus Tax Service branches.

Tax Service in Nicosia

• Working hours: from 08:00 to 16:15, break from 12:30 to 13:00
• Address: 4B Kızılay, Lefkoşa
• Phone: +903922288143

Tax Service in Famagusta

• Working hours: from 08:00 to 16:15, break from 12:30 to 13:00
• Address: Bülent Ecevit Bulvarı, Mağusa
• Phone: +903923665764

Tax Service in Girne

• Working hours: from 08:00 to 16:15, break from 12:30 to 13:00
• Address: Mustafa Çağatay Caddesi, İhtiyat Sandığı Binası, Yukarı Girne
• Phone: +903928152159

Tax Service in Güzelyurt

• Working hours: from 08:00 to 16:15, break from 12:30 to 13:00
• Address: Ankara Cd, Güzelyurt 99700
• Phone: +903927142132

Tax Service in İskele

• Working hours: from 08:00 to 16:15, break from 12:30 to 13:00
• Address: 20 Temmuz Caddesi, İskele
• Phone: +903923712257

Tax Service in Lefke

• Working hours: from 08:00 to 16:15, break from 12:30 to 13:00
• Address: Ahmet Paşa Sokak, Lefke
• Phone: +903927287540

Frequently Asked Questions about Taxes in Northern Cyprus

Do I need to pay taxes if I work remotely?

You can continue your remote activities on the island without any problems, and pay taxes only in your own country. Moreover, with a high-income residence permit, as well as with a tourist visa, it is prohibited to work.

What is the tax for 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.

What taxes can be paid online?

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

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