Work and crossing the border question

whataview


Joined: 10/02/2009
Posts: 376

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 14:58

Does anyone know if a temporary resident can cross border daily to work in south and remain living in the north?

Theoretical question to settle a point of debate with friends so no judgements just facts ta.

erolz


Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3456

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 15:17

Yes they can.

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 15:33

As long as they declare their income to the TRNC tax authorities.

Geoff

whataview


Joined: 10/02/2009
Posts: 376

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 15:42

That was my theory Geoff, thanks. I'd be guessing the tax implied would be extreme and dependable upon the border officials moods

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 15:57

i believe that if you work in the south you pay tax in the south.

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
20/07/2011 17:03

Re Msg 5: In theory yes, but try telling them that here.

Geoff

mill123


Joined: 28/07/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 12:04

I heard that EU passport holders are free to cross the boarder between north & south.













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R.C.T.Man.



Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 746

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 12:09

I think you will find that you can only leave the TRNC for 90 days total annualy or else you have to restart your residency from scratch.

But to be certain ask the Immigration office.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 12:11

I keep asking this... never get an answer.. I expect SOMEONE know ?



How do the relevant tax regimes tax someone working in the 'south' but living in the 'north'

Agobard


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 16:51

Surely it is the case that the TRNC authorities do not expect you to pay tax on overseas earnings, or that is my understanding of it. If, for instance, you work in Dubai and commute between there and TRNC you do not pay tax on your Dubai earnings. Why then would you have to pay tax here if your earnings are from the south? The issue of residency here is nothing whatsoever to do with it.

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 17:25

Earnings in south Cyprus do NOT count as overseas earnings - they are liable to TRNC tax and YOU are expected to declare it - just as you expected to declare earnings from rent here.

You need to be careful or you might be taxed by the authorities in BOTH sides of the Island.

Speak to an accountant for advice.

Geoff

Agobard


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 17:38

Message 11: I would like to see some official confirmation of this because, candidly, I cannot understand how this could work. Who in their right mind is going to declare such income and be taxed twice?? As far as I can understand it there is no co-operation between, say, the tax authorities on the two sides of the divide so where would be the evidence? The rental of property is a red herring because the tax authorities here have access, like the rest of us, to websites like Owners Direct and can, and do, look at bookings calendars on these sites to gauge the rental income. If you can confirm that the numerous building workers who are trotting across the border daily are paying tax Greek side and also here I would be fascinated!

irena


Joined: 11/02/2010
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
28/07/2011 18:10

I have been temporary resident in North Cyprus last 1,5 year working in southern Nicosia. Firstly - it is not easy to get residency permit if you are working in South. I suceeded as they supposed my job being interesting (I am embryologist). However, I had to declare that my assignment is only temporary and they gave me shorter permit than usual (just covering my assignment period). As about taxes - normal countries have got double tax treaties signed that assure that your income is taxed just once. North Cyprus obviously does not have any such a treaties so its position is bit different. However I have been told by immigration that as long as I pay tax in South my income is not going to be taxed here.