Employer of Record in Cyprus
Employment, work permits, payroll and tax support — without opening a local entity.
CosmoStaff helps international companies hire employees in Cyprus quickly and in full compliance with local requirements. We cover every stage: employment contracts, registration with authorities, immigration permits, payroll, taxes, family relocation, and citizenship planning.
One jurisdiction. Deep expertise.
Global EOR platforms typically cover dozens of countries through local partners. We chose a different model: one jurisdiction, our own professional team, and deep knowledge of local practice.
We work with Cyprus immigration procedures every day and know the requirements as they are applied in practice. We help employees apply tax exemptions correctly, set up non-dom status, and plan the full path — from employment and residence permit to permanent residency and citizenship.
We work with global providers as their local partner: legal entity, immigration, payroll, and employee support.
We work with Cyprus immigration procedures every day and know the requirements as they are applied in practice. We help employees apply tax exemptions correctly, set up non-dom status, and plan the full path — from employment and residence permit to permanent residency and citizenship.
We work with global providers as their local partner: legal entity, immigration, payroll, and employee support.
We work with global providers as their local partner: legal entity, immigration, payroll and employee support.
Partnership for EOR platforms
Employer of Record in Cyprus — start working with us
CosmoStaff
Fast employee onboarding
Employment contracts are typically ready within 1 day. Entry permits take 1–3 days; residence permit approval by immigration — 1–2 weeks.
Immigration as part of EOR
BCS, EU Blue Card, and family residence permits are handled by our team directly, without engaging external lawyers.
Tax benefits from day one
We advise on applicable tax exemptions, help set up non-dom status, and structure payroll from the start of employment.
Experience in numbers
- 150+employees employed through CosmoStaff since 2023
- 40+international client companies
- 14+citizenships represented among employees we support
- 1–2 daystypical timeframe for preparing and signing an employment contract
- 1–3 daystypical entry permit approval timeline
- 0residence permit rejections in 2023–2026
How it works
Initial assessment
We review citizenship, immigration and tax status. We calculate employer costs.
Payroll and taxes
We calculate salary, social contributions and taxes, applying all applicable exemptions. We process payroll.
Ongoing support
Permit renewals, tax filings, family documentation — all managed by a dedicated account manager.
The employee signs an employment contract with a Cyprus legal entity.
Employment contract
We prepare and submit documents to the immigration authorities and obtain the permit.
Immigration documents
Employment, immigration, taxes. No gaps.
✔ BCS work permits
✔ EU Blue Card
✔ Family residence permits
✔ Permanent residency
✔ Tax advice and non-dom status
✔ Citizenship planning
✔ EU Blue Card
✔ Family residence permits
✔ Permanent residency
✔ Tax advice and non-dom status
✔ Citizenship planning
What your employees receive
Official employment
Employment contract with a Cyprus legal entity. Full compliance with local labour law.
Official salary with all taxes and social contributions calculated and paid.
Health insurance, pension programmes, gym memberships and other employee benefits.
Convenient and flexible payroll
Immigration support
Work permits, residence permits and documentation for family members.
Tax consultations, citizenship planning and ongoing assistance.
Employee support
Benefits and perks
Main services
Employer of Record (EOR) in Cyprus
We employ specialists through our Cyprus entity and take care of all formalities.
Hiring contractors
Service agreements and payments for specialists without adding them to payroll.
Payroll and tax calculation
For Cyprus-registered companies: salaries, social contributions, tax withholdings and reporting.
Solutions for teams of 5+
Custom terms for companies hiring teams of five or more employees in Cyprus.
Additional services
Immigration and residence permits
BCS, EU Blue Card, work and residency permits, long-term residence and family documentation.
Banking
We help employees prepare documents for opening a bank account in Cyprus.
Insurance and office space
Health insurance, employee benefits and office space in Cyprus.
Tax planning
Tax returns, non-dom status, applicable exemptions and individual tax structuring.
Pricing
Service agreement
Legally compliant structure
Contractor payment support
Cooperation administration
Contractors
from €39 per specialist
Payroll calculation
Benefits and deduction management
Payslip distribution
Management reporting
Reporting to authorities
Payroll and tax calculation
from €29 per employee/month
Everything in EOR
Custom terms and discounts
Fast bulk onboarding
Dedicated team manager
Teams of 5+
pricing on request
Employment contract and registration
Fast onboarding
Payroll, tax and benefits calculation
Dedicated account manager
Intellectual property protection
Employer of Record (EOR)
€349 per employee/month
Why work with us
Access to the EU labour market without establishing a local entity
Streamlined administrative processes and full legal compliance
Professional support at every stage — from hiring to immigration and beyond
FAQ
Employer of Record is a model that allows a company to hire an employee abroad without opening a local legal entity.
CosmoStaff acts as the legal employer in Cyprus: we sign the employment contract, register the employee with the relevant authorities, calculate salary, taxes and social contributions, and manage immigration. The employee works in your team under your direction.
CosmoStaff acts as the legal employer in Cyprus: we sign the employment contract, register the employee with the relevant authorities, calculate salary, taxes and social contributions, and manage immigration. The employee works in your team under your direction.
Global platforms operate across many countries and often rely on a network of local partners. CosmoStaff works exclusively with Cyprus and manages all processes directly through its own local structure.
This matters most when there are immigration complexities, non-standard nationalities, urgent timelines, or the need to onboard an employee and family members simultaneously.
This matters most when there are immigration complexities, non-standard nationalities, urgent timelines, or the need to onboard an employee and family members simultaneously.
If no immigration permit is required, the employment contract can typically be signed within 1–2 business days.
If a permit is needed, timelines depend on nationality and route. Documents are usually prepared and submitted within 1–2 days of receiving the full package; entry permits are approved within 1–3 days; full processing takes approximately 1–2 weeks.
If a permit is needed, timelines depend on nationality and route. Documents are usually prepared and submitted within 1–2 days of receiving the full package; entry permits are approved within 1–3 days; full processing takes approximately 1–2 weeks.
Yes. EOR is one of the fastest ways to obtain legal employment and residency in Cyprus.
We support work permits including BCS and EU Blue Card, entry permits, and the full immigration process. This structure simplifies hiring and ensures compliance with local requirements.
We support work permits including BCS and EU Blue Card, entry permits, and the full immigration process. This structure simplifies hiring and ensures compliance with local requirements.
Yes. Employees can relocate with family members including a spouse and children, and in some cases dependent parents.
We manage the full process, including preparing and submitting residence permit applications and providing ongoing support for family members.
We manage the full process, including preparing and submitting residence permit applications and providing ongoing support for family members.
Cyprus offers several tax exemptions for employees, including the 20% and 50% income tax exemptions, as well as non-dom status.
We assess eligibility individually based on income, residency history, employment start date and other criteria.
We assess eligibility individually based on income, residency history, employment start date and other criteria.
Yes. Working in Cyprus can lead to citizenship through a naturalisation process, subject to meeting requirements on length of residence, language and compliance with local law. This is the fastest legal route to EU citizenship.
We help structure the long-term path to citizenship from the very beginning.
We help structure the long-term path to citizenship from the very beginning.
EOR cost consists of the employee's salary, employer taxes and social contributions, and the service fee.
The monthly EOR fee starts from €349 per employee. The onboarding fee ranges from €499 to €2,499 depending on immigration requirements. Family residence permits cost €400–€800 per person.
At a gross salary of €2,500, the total monthly cost is approximately €3,249, including all taxes and fees.
The monthly EOR fee starts from €349 per employee. The onboarding fee ranges from €499 to €2,499 depending on immigration requirements. Family residence permits cost €400–€800 per person.
At a gross salary of €2,500, the total monthly cost is approximately €3,249, including all taxes and fees.
We manage the termination process in accordance with Cyprus regulations: notice periods, final payment calculation, documentation and closure of obligations with the employee and government authorities.
We operate within the framework of Cyprus labour, tax and immigration law. Contracts and processes are reviewed by our legal team, and regulatory changes are monitored on an ongoing basis.
Yes. We work with global EOR providers as their local partner in Cyprus.
We cover the legal entity, employment formalisation, immigration, payroll calculation and ongoing employee management.
We cover the legal entity, employment formalisation, immigration, payroll calculation and ongoing employee management.
Yes. We support employees of various nationalities including CIS countries, and have in-depth practical knowledge of the requirements for these cases in Cyprus.
Contact us
Get in touch to discuss employment, payroll, work visas and employee relocation to Cyprus.
