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Accounting and invoicing for podcasters

Ad spots before and after the episode, host-read ads, production for others and live shows: a podcast earns from reach and voice. Saldiqo writes invoices for advertisers and commissioned productions and records studio, hosting and editing as expenses.

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What comes up for podcasters

Advertising by reach

Prices depend on downloads or episodes. The invoice should state episodes, spot length and term clearly.

Production for others

Many podcasters produce shows for companies. Those are projects with a deposit and a final invoice.

Running costs

Hosting, editing software, studio rent and guest costs are regular small expenses.

How Saldiqo helps

  • Ad slots as an invoiceSpots, host reads and term as lines, with a payment term.
  • Commissioned production with a depositA quote for the project, a deposit at the start, a final invoice on delivery.
  • Time tracking for editingEditing and post-production by effort you record in hours and create the invoice from them.
  • Capture receiptsRecord hosting, studio and gear as expenses.

Typical invoice lines

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

  • Host-read ad, 45 seconds, 4 episodes
  • Pre-roll spot, 15 seconds, one month term
  • Production of a company episode, turnkey
  • Editing and mastering by effort, hours
  • Studio rent re-invoiced as per receipt
  • Live recording in front of an audience, flat fee

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

Can I bill advertising by episodes?

Yes. You create spots, episodes and term as lines and adjust the quantity per job.

How do I bill commissioned productions?

With a quote, a deposit invoice and a final invoice. The final invoice deducts the deposits.

Do podcasters 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 podcasters 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 podcasters 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.