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# Business Expenses in Cyprus
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- Published: 2024-05-20T10:02:08.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-20T10:02:08.000Z
- Author: Heavnn
- Tags: Cyprus, Country Tax Guides

Based on the following:

- **Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002)** governs the treatment of business expenses for tax purposes in Cyprus.
- **Article 14 of the Income Tax Law** specifies the deductibility of business expenses and any limitations imposed on deductions.

## **Deductible Expenses**

| Nature of Expense  | Conditions/Requirements                                | Applicable Law                                     |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
| Operational Costs  | Incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes  | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law (Law 118(I)/2002) |
| Employee Salaries  | Paid as compensation for services rendered             | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law                   |
| Marketing Expenses | Incurred for promoting the business                    | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law                   |
| Depreciation       | Reasonable depreciation on assets used in the business | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law                   |
| Rent Expenses      | Paid for business premises or equipment                | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law                   |
| Utilities          | Cost of essential services for business operations     | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law                   |

## **Non-Deductible Expenses**

| Type of Expense                | Rationale for Exclusion                     | Applicable Law                   |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Fines and Penalties            | Punitive nature of the expense              | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law |
| Personal Expenses              | Not directly related to business operations | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law |
| Donations to Political Parties | Potential influence on political processes  | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law |
| Entertainment Expenses         | Subjective nature and potential for abuse   | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law |

## **Expenses with Limitations**

| Type of Expense   | Limitations                                               | Applicable Law                   |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Interest Expenses | Limited to a certain percentage of taxable income         | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law |
| Travel Expenses   | Limited to expenses directly related to business purposes | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law |
| Car Expenses      | Limited to business-related usage only                    | Article 14 of the Income Tax Law |

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