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Accounting and invoicing for affiliate marketers

Partner programmes, networks, commissions and ad spend: an affiliate marketer has many income sources with small amounts plus running costs for ads and tools. Saldiqo matches the payouts, writes invoices where partners need them and shows what is left after costs.

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What comes up for affiliate marketers

Many payouts

Networks pay monthly or when a threshold is reached. You have to see which network paid when.

Ad spend and tools

Ad budgets, tracking, landing pages, hosting and tools are running costs that differ per project.

Own projects

Several sites, channels or shops run side by side. You want to know which project pays off.

How Saldiqo helps

  • Match payoutsUpload the bank statement and separate receipts by network.
  • Cost centre per projectAssign income and expenses to a project and see the report per cost centre.
  • Invoices to partnersWhere partners want an invoice, you write it with period and commission.
  • Capture receiptsRecord ad invoices and tools with their due date.

Typical invoice lines

Examples that often appear on invoices in this industry. You set the prices yourself.

  • Commission as per statement for October
  • Bonus for new customers in the quarter
  • Fee for landing page optimisation
  • Success commission as per contract
  • Re-invoiced ad budget as per receipt
  • Credit of the commission from the previous month

Tax and invoicing in Cyprus

What applies to invoices in Cyprus, in short. As of October 2026.

VAT
Rates 19 %, 9 %, 5 % and 3 %, plus 0 % until 31 December 2026 for infant milk, nappies, hygiene products and fresh fruit and vegetables.
VAT registration
The threshold is €15,600 of taxable turnover over 12 months, or expected within the next 30 days. If you sell services to businesses in other EU countries, you generally register from the first sale. Until you are registered, Saldiqo leaves VAT off and adds up your turnover.
What goes on an invoice
Even businesses that are not VAT registered must issue invoices and receipts. Companies show their name, HE number, the words “private company” where they apply, and their registered office. Notes such as reverse charge appear in Greek and English.
Invoice timing
Issue invoices within 30 days.
E-invoicing
There is no mandate. Public bodies accept e-invoices (Peppol BIS 3.0) and suppliers send them voluntarily. EU rules follow from 1 July 2030.
VAT returns
VAT4 returns are filed online through TFA, quarterly with staggered periods, by the 10th of the second month after the period, moved to the next working day if it falls on a weekend. Saldiqo does not file returns.
Record keeping
Plan for 10 years. The minimum is 6 years, VAT records can need up to 7 years, and OSS records 10 years.
Late payment
Interest on late business payments is 10.40 %, plus €40 compensation between businesses.
Languages
Use Saldiqo in Greek or English and send invoices in either language.

Frequently asked questions

How do I record network payouts?

You upload the bank statement. The receipts are income. How you treat them for tax, especially for networks abroad, you clear with your tax adviser.

Can I evaluate projects separately?

Yes, with cost centres. You assign income and expenses per project.

Do affiliate marketers in Cyprus have to charge VAT?

Once they are registered, yes. The threshold is €15,600 over 12 months, or expected within 30 days. Services to businesses in other EU countries require registration from the first sale.

Do affiliate marketers in Cyprus need e-invoicing?

No. Public bodies accept e-invoices through Peppol and suppliers use it voluntarily. EU rules follow from July 2030, so PDF invoices remain fine today.

How long should affiliate marketers keep invoices?

Plan for 10 years: the minimum is 6 years, VAT records can need up to 7 and OSS records 10. You can store receipts digitally in Saldiqo. The legal duty to keep records stays with you.

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As of October 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice, without guarantee. For your case ask your tax adviser.