Tourist tax and guest registration in Cyprus A complete guide

With our tax guides, we’re here to make sense of the latest rules and regulations around tourist taxes and guest registration. This page is your go-to resource for the current situation in Cyprus. Known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cities, Cyprus draws millions of visitors each year, making it essential to stay informed about the country’s travel regulations.

Is there a tax on tourism in Cyprus?

Currently, Cyprus does not impose a tourist tax on visitors, and there are no indications that this will change in the near future. This applies to both the southern part of Cyprus, which is most frequented by tourists, as well as the northern part of the island. However, like other European countries, Cyprus has been considering introducing "green taxes" as part of environmental reforms. These taxes may include levies related to air pollution, water pollution, and waste management, but a specific tourist tax is not yet on the agenda.

For hosts

Guest Registration Requirements in Cyprus

Currently, there are no specific legal obligations in Cyprus that require accommodation providers to register the personal details of their guests. Unlike other European countries that enforce strict guest registration rules, Cyprus does not have a formal system in place for recording guest information. However, individual hotels and accommodations may still request personal details for operational purposes, such as ensuring booking accuracy or complying with general business practices.

How Trippz helps

Property registration requirements

In Cyprus, since the amended law in 2020, all hotels and short-term rental properties (like Airbnb listings) must be registered with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism. For short-term rentals, the property owner must obtain a registration number from the Self-Service Accommodation Register before advertising or accepting bookings. 

This register is designed to regulate short-term rental properties, such as those listed on platforms like Airbnb, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards and operate legally.

Without this registration, advertising the property is prohibited, and fines of up till €5000,- may be imposed for non-compliance.

Guest information and GDPR compliance

While the Cyprus law primarily focuses on property registration and safety standards, you are also responsible for handling any personal information collected from guests. Under GDPR regulations, guest data (such as names and contact information) must be stored securely and handled with care to protect privacy. Ensuring GDPR compliance is essential to avoid legal penalties and protect your guests' trust.

Constant monitoring of developments in Cyprus

At Trippz, we’re always keeping an eye on what’s happening in Cyprus, especially when it comes to changes that might impact tourism. Whether it's potential new taxes or other regulations, we're staying in the loop to make sure our users are up-to-date. Right now, there’s no tourist tax in place, but we’re watching for any shifts so we can help you stay ahead of the game. Our goal is to keep everything running smoothly, no matter what changes might come.

Trippz: the authority on tourist tax

Tourist tax is set locally and rates change without warning. Trippz tracks every change and keeps the data current, which is why travel platforms and property software, including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia, rely on Trippz to calculate tourist tax and register guests in every market they serve.

How Trippz stays current

Trippz checks tax rules jurisdiction by jurisdiction against official municipal and national sources. When a rate or rule changes, the update happens automatically rather than on a periodic review cycle. This is the same monitoring that travel platforms and software vendors depend on to stay accurate everywhere they operate.

One tax engine, every market

Send a location, get the applicable rate, instantly and correctly calculated. Travel platforms and property software embed this calculation directly into their own product, so every booking is taxed correctly without building or maintaining a rate engine in house. It is the same logic behind every rate on this page.

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Frequently asked questions about Trippz

• How can platforms and software vendors use Trippz?

  Trippz provides tourist tax content and a ready made calculation engine through one API. Platforms and software vendors add accurate tax calculation to their product without maintaining a rate database in house. Guest registration and authority connections are available as a separate capability for those who need it.

• How does Trippz keep tourist tax rates current?

  Trippz checks the jurisdictions it covers against official sources and updates rates automatically when a city or country changes them.

  
  

• Which countries and cities does Trippz cover?

  Trippz maintains tourist tax data across a wide range of countries and cities. See the full overview in our tourist tax guides.

• Is Trippz's data and infrastructure secure?

  Yes. Trippz is SOC1 Type 2 and SOC2 Type 2 certified and GDPR compliant, so platforms and software vendors can embed tourist tax calculation without adding security or compliance risk of their own.

• Who uses Trippz for tourist tax?

  Trippz provides tourist tax data and calculation to travel platforms and property software across Europe, including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia. The same infrastructure that powers stays booked through the biggest platforms in travel is available to any platform or software vendor through the API.

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