How To Get Your Tax Number (TIN) in Cyprus
Free, same-day, needed for everything official.
Updated April 2026
The TIN is your unique identifier with the Tax Department. Needed for work, banking, property, and tax returns.
Documents
Passport or EU IDRequired
Yellow slip / residencyRequired
Proof of addressRequired
FeeFree
Step-by-Step
Visit district Tax Department
Nicosia: Michael Karaolis Street. Go morning hours (7:30-14:30).
Submit documents
Fill TD2001 form. Submit with passport, yellow slip, proof of address.
Receive TIN
Usually same day. Keep it safe — used everywhere.
Register for TaxisNet
Optional but useful: taxisnet.mof.gov.cy for online filing.
From a local: Easiest part of the whole setup. In and out in 20 minutes. Get this before trying to open a bank account.