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The Republic of Cyprus is a country located on the island of Cyprus and has an area of 9 250 sq. Km.
The two main and official languages of the Republic of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish, but on the island also people speaks English and Russian.
The island of Cyprus is divided into three parts - the Republic of Cyprus (EU member), the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (which has no official international recognition outside of Turkey) and the British military bases Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

The climate is subtropical and Mediterranean, with mild winters and dry, hot summers. There is no rain in summer, and in the winter there are scattered rainfall.
The Republic of Cyprus is a presidential republic, with each newly elected presidential couple receiving a mandate of five years.
The total population is 784 301 people.
The city with the largest population is Limassol - over 70,000 people. Nicosia is the third largest city in the country with 42,000 inhabitants.
Most Greeks profess Orthodox Christianity and the Turks - Islam.

As of 1 May 2004, citizens of the EU / EEA and Switzerland may work in Cyprus without restrictions. Nonetheless, they must register if they intend to stay for more than three months and receive an appointment in Cyprus. They must apply for a registration certificate to the Civil Registration and Migration Department as soon as they have been appointed, but in any event within four months of their arrival in Cyprus.
Once a person arrives in Cyprus, if he / she intends to stay and be employed, he / she must:
a) Apply for an Alien Registration Certificate (ARC) to the local Immigration Department of the Police. This application must be submitted before the expiration of the four-month period to the local Immigration Department of the Police (fines are imposed for non-observance of the time limit).
b) Apply for a social security number after securing an appointment in Cyprus.
The registration certificate is issued within six months.

In Cyprus, you can work freely without the need for a work permit. You can register with the employment office to get relevant information and guidance. If you first register, you must provide a valid ID or passport, as well as a copy of a diploma or certificate of professional education translated into Greek or English.

The social security scheme in Cyprus is funded through contributions that are distributed between the worker, the employer and the state. The amount of the insurance contributions is: 6.8% on the employee's income, 6.8% at the expense of the employer and 4.3% is paid by the state. If you are a self-insured person, the amount of the contributions is: 12.6% of the income is paid by a self-insured person and 4.3% by the state.
Social security provides a lot of benefits and payments - in the case of marriage, birth, death, funeral, maternity, sickness, unemployment, disability, temporary incapacity, accident, pension insurance. The period of temporary disability benefit usually does not exceed 156 days.

For taxes, you should refer to the Internal Revenue Department to get a taxpayer identification code in Cyprus. To do so, you must present a passport or ID card and fill in the I.R. 163A.
Under the Taxation of Individuals Act, you will be taxed in Cyprus if you reside in the country for more than 183 days a year. Taxes are deducted monthly from salary. The tax rate for individuals varies between 0% for income to € 19,500 per year and 30% for over € 36,300 per year.
The possibility of finding a home in Cyprus is good - it is possible to rent both apartments, houses and villas. Rents vary considerably depending on the location and condition of the dwelling. Ads for rental and purchase of housing are published in all newspapers, there are a large number of real estate agencies.
In Cyprus is mainly used transport by a car.The most common way of intercity travel is the use of the so-called "route taxis" that take you from your home and take you to a destination. (in Cyprus traffic is on the left lane).