HR consultancy in Cyprus
Cypriot employment contracts, social insurance registration, annual leave administration, and compliance with local employment legislation for employees based in Cyprus.
Cyprus
28 years on the ground since 1997. Social Insurance Fund administration, third-country work permits, and the Cyprus 50% rule for inbound executives, all run from an EU gateway at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
1997
Active since
EOR
Employer of Record
EU
Gateway to East Med
Full
Social insurance admin
Cyprus offers a strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a favourable tax regime and a growing technology sector. The island's employment framework is governed by a combination of EU directives and local legislation, with mandatory social insurance contributions and sector-specific collective agreements. International companies establishing operations in Cyprus must navigate Social Insurance Fund contributions, work permit requirements for third-country nationals, and local employment legislation. Octagon Professionals has operated in Cyprus since 1997, helping international organisations employ talent compliantly on the island.
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Services in Cyprus
Employer of Record in Cyprus
Hire employees in Cyprus without entity setup. Cypriot payroll processing, social insurance contributions, and tax reporting across the Cypriot market.
Recruitment in Cyprus
Find talent in Cyprus across technology and professional services sectors for international organisations operating on the island.
Compliance
Regulatory framework
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Social insurance
Administration of mandatory contributions to the Social Insurance Fund covering pension, sickness, maternity, and unemployment.
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Tax advantages
Management of Cyprus's favourable corporate tax regime and personal income tax incentives for expatriate employees.
03
EU compliance
Full adherence to EU employment directives as implemented in Cypriot law, including working time and anti-discrimination regulations.
04
Work permit support
Assistance with third-country national work permit applications and residence permit renewals through the Civil Registry.
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