Self employed work permit

cyp1966


Joined: 20/11/2011
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 14:58

Does anybody know where I go to in North Cuprus to apply for a work permit for self employed? thanks

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 15:26

Sorry to tell you, but theres no such thing for a non-cyp.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 15:34

metin. In November cyp1966 was asking about setting up a business would he get a work permit for being self employed as a business owner?

Marion


Joined: 06/03/2011
Posts: 1816

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 15:38

Of course, but I guess he has found how costly setting up a business is. Elsewhere one might go for the cheaper optionof self-employment but here that is not an option.

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 15:39

Woodspeckie.................Last year work permits were not being issued anymore for foreigners and this may still be in place. However, before this came into force, yes, a foreigner could set up a business and get a work permit.

cyp1966


Joined: 20/11/2011
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 16:00

thanks for the info, I did not have time since nov to do any research about setting up a business but will be arriving this friday in North cyprus so hopefully will check it out.

cyp1966


Joined: 20/11/2011
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 16:15

The previous post I put in November a user gave me the name of an accountant. Is there a quick way to find the post without trawling through all the messages?

highnoon


Joined: 28/09/2009
Posts: 22

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 16:19

just click on your nickname to get your (own) member info, there you can see your last post(s) ... at least it worked on my profile

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 16:20

If you click on your username it will open your details and give a list of your posts.

islandgirl


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 17:17

Make yourself known to as many Cypriots as possible, one may get you a permit. The costs to an expat here to run a business are prohibitive.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
25/01/2012 20:09

You are allowed to set yourself up in business here as a limited company. You don't necessarily need to have a Turkish Cypriot partner but that depends on the type of business you will be running. Your accountant will be able to advise you on that. Either way you must have 1 director and 1 company secretary at the very least. Each will need a work permit. Once the business permit has been obtained you will then be able to apply for your work permit (as a business owner - your permit will be around 4 times higher than it would have been if you had been an employee!).

Good luck!

Karmels


Joined: 20/12/2011
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
26/01/2012 12:43

cyp1966.



As Pippie has pointed out you will have to open your own company, doing so you will get a business permit in your passport as will your company secretary, once you have this you do not need a work permit as this is it.



I have had a company here for quite a long time all thought it is now no longer trading.



To set your own company up in the TRNC is very expensive first there is a very large bond you must deposit in to a bank, this you will be able to retrieve after a set period, but you will have to deposit a set amount into the company account which you are not allowed to touch, this is a secondary bond to cover any taxes that are not paid.



My accountant is Fevzi Adanar tel number 00 533 8683077 he live and the office is in upper Girne.



Just mention Mel has given you this number.



Hope this is of some help.



Mel

Karmels


Joined: 20/12/2011
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
26/01/2012 12:46

Sorry I forgot to mention Fevzi is a UK trained accountant who speaks perfect english.

cyp1966


Joined: 20/11/2011
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
26/01/2012 15:45

thanks very much for your info Ill speak to Fevzi.

billywiz


Joined: 09/01/2012
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
02/02/2012 22:44

does the size of the business you are trying to set up depend on the bond you have to bank

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 07:47

billywiz.....no it doesn't....everyone pays the same.

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 08:37

I have just started a new co here as we had so much trouble with cyp partners and such the the stamp alone in pasport cost 1500tl the bond $100.000 the price to set it all up about another 7/8000 tl nat insurance every month450tl accountants fees every month 260 tl now after all that you have to make money i shouls think i will be working for 2 yrs if lucky to get it back so you shure you want a permit

rosylee


Joined: 22/07/2010
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 15:18

Gates....it was good to see someone "spell it out" as to what we Legally employed/employees have to pay out.

I am sure when we give quotes for work,people think we are plucking the figures out of the air!!

May I point out to those reading, that the monthly figures in Gates's reply have to be paid even when there is a "slack " period in employment-no concessions/reductions.It is normal for us to work a 14hour day in the summer just to be in hand for the winter months.It is gruelling in the heat but has to be done.

As I said to Billywizz a few days ago......to work without a permit can be deportation if caught by the authorities.....not a good option if working for pocket money.

cyp1966


Joined: 20/11/2011
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
06/02/2012 09:48

Thanks for the info 'Gates'. Well that option is definitely out then.

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 09:16

msg 19-cyp1966;



whats your other obtion?

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 14:16

the other option is get employed or take the chance if caught as now they are steping it up to catch the leaches that we will be able to get our money back from the investment we put into this country Great

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 16:22

gates;I have personally proposed to home office minister to employ me.



I'm no longer sattisfied 'working' for my brother for the sake of paying my contrubutions and doing just about everything else .

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 16:28

good on ya hope it works ok and gets every body contributing then they can moan when they know what its all about some are guessing give em some stick

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 20:06

give me a shout i am sick to of the ilegals having a go at me lets help this country progress and develope who can afford to employ the up and coming children in this country when you have so many ilegal workers . they contribute little but what else can they do with out making an investment that most cant as they are poor people moaning , they come here cheap property boasting corgi and elec certs witch if they had there is plenty of work for in uk see you soon

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 21:49

Msg 22, good luck