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Cyprus Tonnage Tax

The Cyprus Tonnage Tax System is an EU-approved alternative to corporate income tax for qualifying shipping activities. Calculate your estimated tax and learn about the benefits of registering under the Cyprus scheme.

Calculate Your Tonnage Tax
Enter your vessel details to estimate the annual Cyprus Tonnage Tax

The vessel's net tonnage as per registration documents

Alternative fuels, IMO environmental standards, emission reduction

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Fill in the form to calculate your estimated Cyprus Tonnage Tax

How Cyprus Compares
CyprusCurrent€0.07-0.37/NT
Malta€0.10-0.40/NT
Greece€0.08-0.35/NT
Netherlands€0.15-0.50/NT
UK£0.10-0.30/NT

Rates are approximate and may vary. Contact professionals for exact comparisons.

Current Tonnage Tax Rates (2026)

Net Tonnage RangeRate (€/100 NT/year)
01,000 NT36.50
1,00110,000 NT31.03
10,00125,000 NT20.08
25,00140,000 NT12.78
40,001 NT7.30

Green Discount: Up to 30% reduction for vessels meeting environmental standards (alternative fuels, emission reduction).

Benefits of Cyprus Tonnage Tax

EU Approved

Approved by the European Commission, providing legal certainty and compliance with EU state aid rules.

Predictable Costs

Tax based on net tonnage, not profits. Easy to budget and plan for, regardless of market conditions.

Green Incentives

Up to 30% discount for environmentally compliant vessels, rewarding sustainable shipping practices.

All Vessel Types

Covers a wide range of qualifying vessels including cargo, tankers, passengers, and offshore support vessels.

Long-term Certainty

The Cyprus TT scheme has been extended until 2030, providing long-term planning stability.

Simple Administration

Straightforward calculation and reporting requirements through the Department of Merchant Shipping.

Who Can Apply?

Ship owners with vessels registered under the Cyprus flag

Ship managers providing crew and technical management services

Charterers operating vessels in qualifying activities

Companies with qualifying income from shipping operations

Need Help Getting Started?

Our network of maritime lawyers and tax advisors can assist with registration, compliance, and optimization.

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