Public.cy
Electronicspublic.cy
Electronics and books.
Good fit if your range is electronics, appliances or accessories.
🇨🇾 Southern Europe · Last checked November 2026
Marketplaces in Cyprus: where to sell in 2026, and what it takes
The marketplaces that matter in Cyprus are Public.cy and Bazaraki. Selling there means a local-language listing, a VAT registration (or OSS), EPR registrations (Packaging, WEEE and batteries through national schemes) and customer service in Greek and English. SAWA can open Cyprus on request. As Merchant of Record, we sell in our name, so you skip the local registrations.
Cyprus at a glance
Cyprus: the short version
Cyprus has no published guidance for foreign brands, so a clear page can rank quickly. Public.cy and Bazaraki cover local shoppers, and Amazon.de and Amazon.it cover the rest.
| Language | Greek and English |
|---|---|
| Currency | Euro |
| Standard VAT rate | 19% |
| Lead marketplaces | Public.cy, Bazaraki |
| EPR | Packaging, WEEE and batteries through national schemes |
| SAWA | On request |
The marketplaces
The marketplaces that matter in Cyprus
A short, curated list. We left out the niche sites that pad other lists; the category table further down covers those.
Bazaraki
Classifieds & auctionsbazaraki.com
The number one classifieds site.
Good fit if you sell bulky, local or second-hand goods where shoppers browse listings.
Shoppers also buy cross-border
- Amazon.de / Amazon.it: cross-border.
By category
Niche and category marketplaces
| Marketplace | Category | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| eBayebay.com | General | General marketplace |
Competitive context: Temu also sell to shoppers in Cyprus. They are not a route to market for a brand, but they set price expectations.
Rules before revenue
VAT, EPR and compliance in Cyprus
Selling abroad is simple, until the rules start. This is what applies in Cyprus. Last checked November 2026: rules and rates change, so confirm with an adviser before you act on them.
VAT: 19% standard rate
Holding stock in Cyprus, for example through a marketplace fulfilment programme, requires a local VAT registration. Shipping from another EU country means reporting through the One-Stop Shop (OSS) once cross-border B2C sales pass €10,000 a year, and the Cyprus rate then applies. Sellers outside the EU usually need a VAT registration or fiscal representation as well.
EPR: producer responsibility
Cyprus applies the EU producer responsibility rules for packaging, electronics (WEEE) and batteries. A seller that places goods on the market registers with a national scheme or producer responsibility organisation and reports volumes. The details differ per country and change often, so we confirm the current requirements for Cyprus when you ask us about it.
Language and labelling
Listings, instructions and safety information in Greek (and English where it applies). Under the GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) the listing also needs the details of a responsible person in the EU.
Returns and consumer law
EU consumer law gives shoppers 14 days to withdraw from a distance purchase, and marketplaces in Cyprus expect returns to be handled quickly and in the local language. Product liability and the GPSR responsible person stay with the legal seller.
Sources: European Commission VAT rates database; national producer responsibility registers. Marketplace lists are curated from our own market knowledge and checked November 2026.
Which first?
Which marketplace first in Cyprus?
By category
- General: eBay
- Electronics: Public.cy
By brand stage
A new brand in Cyprus starts with one anchor marketplace and learns what converts before it adds a second. A brand with a proven range adds the category leader and the local favourite. Whichever you pick, steer on profit, not on revenue: marketplace fees, advertising and VAT/EPR all come off the sale before it becomes your payout, and the SAWA Console shows every line.
With SAWA
Selling in Cyprus with SAWA
Want to sell in Cyprus without registering for VAT and EPR yourself? SAWA is the legal seller, and your brand and stock stay yours. We open Cyprus on request.
- 01
Ship on consignment
You send stock. It stays yours until the moment of sale.
- 02
We list, advertise and sell
As Merchant of Record, we are on the invoice and carry VAT, EPR and product liability.
- 03
You get paid
A payout in euros on a fixed schedule, with every line visible in the live console.
FAQ
Selling in Cyprus: your questions
What is the biggest marketplace in Cyprus?
Public.cy, Bazaraki lead for general merchandise in Cyprus. Rankings differ by category, so check the electronics, fashion and home lists on this page before you choose where to start. In Cyprus the language of the listing is Greek and English.
Can I sell on Public.cy from outside Cyprus?
Usually yes, but every marketplace sets its own seller requirements and they change. Expect to need a company that can invoice in the EU, VAT and EPR registrations, and a listing in the local language. If SAWA sells for you as Merchant of Record, the registrations and the listing sit with us and your brand and stock stay yours.
Do I need a Cyprus VAT number to sell to consumers there?
If you hold stock in Cyprus, for example through a marketplace fulfilment programme, you need a local VAT registration. If you ship from another EU country, you report the sales through the One-Stop Shop (OSS) once your cross-border B2C sales pass €10,000 a year, and the Cyprus rate of 19% applies. SAWA registers and remits in its own name.
What is EPR in Cyprus?
EPR is extended producer responsibility: whoever first places packaging, electronics or batteries on a national market is responsible for collecting and recycling them, and pays for it. Cyprus applies the EU producer responsibility rules for packaging, electronics (WEEE) and batteries. A seller that places goods on the market registers with a national scheme or producer responsibility organisation and reports volumes. The details differ per country and change often, so we confirm the current requirements for Cyprus when you ask us about it.
How does SAWA sell in Cyprus?
You ship your stock to SAWA on consignment. We list, advertise and sell as the legal seller, handle customer service and returns, and pay you out in euros. VAT, EPR and product liability are ours, and you follow every line in the SAWA Console.
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