Cyprus vs Mauritius: tax comparison for expats & nomads
A sourced head-to-head on Cyprus and Mauritius: tax-residency rules, income tax rates, special regimes and nomad visas, side by side. Income tax only, not tax advice.
Effective income tax by income
An effective-rate comparison for this pair isn’t available yet (one country’s full bracket table is still being verified). The sourced fact comparison below still applies — and the interactive tool covers every modelled country.
Cyprus vs Mauritius, side by side
| Cyprus | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 35%ⓘPwC Tax Summaries“72,001 and above: 35%”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | 20%ⓘPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“As of 1 July 2023, a progressive tax system has been introduced.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Tax-residency day threshold | 183 daysⓘPwC Tax Summaries“individuals who spend more than 183 days in any one calendar year in Cyprus, without any further additional conditions/criteria being relevant.”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | 183 daysⓘPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“Presence in Mauritius is for a period of or periods amounting in the aggregate to at least 183 days in that income year.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Signature tax regime | Non-dom status: 17 yearsⓘPwC Tax Summaries“the individual has been a tax resident of Cyprus for a period of at least 17 years out of the last 20 years”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | [source]PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“There is no tax on capital gains in Mauritius.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Digital nomad visa | Yes | Yes — Premium Travel VisaⓘEconomic Development Board Mauritius“The Premium Visa aims at encouraging foreign nationals to come for a long stay as a tourist, a retiree or a professional willing to come with his/her family and work remotely from Mauritius, in a COVID-safe destination.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Nomad-visa income requirement | EUR 3,500 / monthⓘKPMG Cyprus“prove that they have stable and sufficient monthly net income of at least €3.500”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | [source]Economic Development Board Mauritius“Minimum amount of USD 1500 per month for each adult applicant and minimum amount of USD 500 per month for each dependent child”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
Every figure links to its source and verification date. Full guides: Cyprus · Mauritius.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cyprus or Mauritius better for tax?
It depends on your income, residency status and which special regime you qualify for. Compare the residency rules, rates and regimes side by side below, and use the interactive tool for your own income.
Which has the lower tax-residency threshold, Cyprus or Mauritius?
Cyprus treats you as tax resident after 183 days, and Mauritius after 183 days. But ties like a home, family or economic centre can trigger residency on fewer days — never rely on a day count alone.
Does Cyprus or Mauritius have a digital nomad visa?
Cyprus has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa (income requirement around EUR 3,500 / month); Mauritius has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa. See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.