Cyprus vs Turkey: tax comparison for expats & nomads
A sourced head-to-head on Cyprus and Turkey: 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 Turkey, side by side
| Cyprus | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 35%ⓘPwC Tax Summaries“72,001 and above: 35%”View source · accessed 2026-08-09 | 40%ⓘRevenue Administration (GIB), Income Tax Tariff 2026“5.300.000 TL'den fazlasının 5.300.000 TL'si için 1.737.500 TL (ücret gelirlerinde 5.300.000 TL'den fazlasının 5.300.000 TL'si için 1.697.500 TL), fazlası % 40”View source · accessed 2026-10-24 |
| 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 | — |
| 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]Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Directorate General of International Labour Force“Turquoise Card is granted with a provisional period of first three years as a transition period.”View source · accessed 2026-10-24 |
| Digital nomad visa | Yes | Yes — Digital Nomad Visa, preceded by a Digital Nomad Identification CertificateⓘGoTurkiye Digital Nomads platform (Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency)“Welcome to the Digital Nomad Identification Certificate platform, which is the first step in the process of obtaining Digital Nomad Visa to Türkiye.”View source · accessed 2026-10-24 |
| 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]GoTurkiye Digital Nomads platform (Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency)“5- Document proving that the applicant has a monthly income of 3,000 USD or 36,000 USD annually.”View source · accessed 2026-10-24 |
Every figure links to its source and verification date. Full guides: Cyprus · Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cyprus or Turkey 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 Turkey?
Cyprus treats you as tax resident after 183 days, and Turkey after its own residence test (no simple day count). 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 Turkey have a digital nomad visa?
Cyprus has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa (income requirement around EUR 3,500 / month); Turkey has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa. See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.