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Amazon in Cyprus – Works, but Differently
Amazon.de delivers most products. Standard shipping €5-15, delivery 5-10 business days. Prime delivery doesn't work for Cyprus – you still pay regular shipping despite Prime membership.
Customs and Taxes – The EU Principle
Within EU (Amazon.de/.fr/.it): no customs, VAT included. Amazon.co.uk since Brexit: 19% VAT from €22, customs from €150. Amazon.com (USA): customs + VAT, usually 25-35% surcharge.
This was exactly our experience: Standard shipping €5-15, delivery 5-10 business days. Prime delivery doesn't work for Cyprus – you still pay regular shipping despite Prime membership. Customs and Taxes – The EU Principle Within E...
– Couple from Leipzig, in Paphos since 2024
Local Alternatives
Electronics: Skroutz.com.cy, Public.com.cy. Groceries: Wolt Market (30-60 min), Alphamega Online. Second-hand: Bazaraki.com. German products: Lidl.
Practical Tips
Batch orders monthly to save on shipping. Use wishlists to track prices. For shops not shipping to Cyprus: Mailboxde.com forwards parcels (€10-15 each). Expect "5-10 business days" to be an estimate, not a guarantee.
Ordering from Amazon to Cyprus
Topics: Amazon in Cyprus – Works, but Differently, Customs and Taxes – The EU Principle, Local Alternatives
CMC Practical Tip
Practical Tips Batch orders monthly to save on shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Video/Music: yes. Prime delivery: no, doesn't apply to Cyprus.
No – within EU it's customs-free, VAT included.
Electronics: Skroutz.com.cy. Used goods: Bazaraki.com. German food: Lidl. Quick delivery: Wolt Market.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.