New Hire Notification (ERGANI)
New employees must be declared through the ERGANI system before they start work.
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Who this applies to
- Employers hiring staff in Cyprus
- Businesses taking on their first employee
- Employers re-hiring former staff
What to file
A notification of the new hire through ERGANI.
How to file
Online through ERGANI at ergani.mlsi.gov.cy. Employers register with Social Insurance on form YKA 01-001 before the first hire.
Payment due
No payment is set out in Finn's Cyprus rules for the notification.
Penalties for missing this deadline
Finn's Cyprus rules do not hold a penalty schedule for this filing. Check the current position with the Tax Department.
Filing checklist
- Register as an employer with Social Insurance
- Collect the employee's details
- Submit the ERGANI notification at least 1 working day ahead
- Keep the confirmation
- Add the employee to payroll
Documents you'll need
- Employment contract
- Employee identification
- Social insurance registration
- Start date confirmation
Common mistakes to avoid
- Notifying on or after the start date
- Forgetting Social Insurance registration
- Not keeping the confirmation
- Treating contractors and employees the same without checking
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