Brief information about Northern Cyprus:

North Cyprus Traffic: Same as the UK traffic circulation is on the left. All road signs are international. For your car hire needs, we recommend Abant cars, which we would be happy to contact on your behalf.

 North Cyprus Time:
Local Time is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

 North Cyprus Currency:
All foreign currencies are acceptable at trading/tourist outlets. however the Turkish Lira is the legal tender. Travelers cheques are accepted in banks, however Sterling and Dollars can be used in bars, restaurant, even buying your shopping from the corner shop!

 North Cyprus Living Costs 
Northern Cyprus is much cheaper than Britain and most of Europe. there is no community tax or rates system. the usual costs are water (£5 monthly), electricity (approx £40 monthly) and an annual council tax of £50. Most cookers are run on gas bottles, however electric ones are available such as Whirlpool,bloomberg,siemens,arçelik and beko.

Main services İn Noth Cyprus
Mains power - volts Ac 50hz.
water mains supply and some properties have a well.
International telephone system plus facsimile and internet.

Transport in North Cyprus
Ercan airport is the main airport in Northern Cyprus. Gecitkale is a back-up airport. There are flights from Europe and mainland Turkey. there are no direct flights from Europe to the TRNC you have to land in turkey with a 45 minute stop-over before completing your journey. There are also daily car and passenger ferries from turkey and Israel to the island. Many people enjoy taking the ferry from Girne to Tasucu in Turkey to make cheap shopping.Some tourists prefer to come from south side airports to north cyprus but it has been a difficult to do that because of the south side doesnt want tourist goes to north....

Bringing Pets to North Cyprus
To bring your pet from Europe to the island can be completed with very few problems. All you need is a certificate from an European vet stating that the animal is free from any major disease. At the kennels in Lefkosa, quarantine is usually four weeks. however care for the animal must be taken by you for feeding everyday. This services is not provided.

Banking system in North Cyprus
The continually diversifying needs of the business community are catered for as all types of banking services are available. There are braches in many of the importing trading centers in the world.

 North Cyprus Visas, Permits and Licenses
Northern Cyprus is encouraging a policy of attracting foreigners to come and live and work. however there is great encouragement to invest in businesses, especially within the tourism sector. This includes many trades and businesses such as travel agencies, transport companies- hotels, bars and restaurants. All foreigners coming to live and/or work in the TRNC must apply for certain permits.
North Cyprus Temporary residency permits: are issued from the local police station. this is a simple procedure involving a completion of a form and to supply four passport sized photographs. This permit is renewed annually. A full residency permit will not be issued until the person has lived in northern Cyprus for five years.
If you are thinking of opening a limited company İn North Cyprus: you must instruct an accountant to make applications on your behalf to the council of ministers. The application must involver the trading intentions of the company, directors etc.
Once the council of ministers have given permissions, you must apply to Immigration for an annually renewable business permit. TB and AIDS medical examination must be made. When clearances of the medical examination are approved, you register the company with social security and the tax authorities.
Retiring in North Cyprus: you can import a full household of furniture which is virtually tax free normally between 2-3%. Retired peoples only need a residency permit to reside on the island.
For further information on the legal system, we would be pleased to recommend English speaking first class lawyers.