Yes. You can still become Cyprus tax resident and get non-dom status even if you move mid-year, as long as you meet the conditions by 31 December of that calendar year 1.
The key point is that tax residency is assessed per calendar year, and community reports say you do not need to arrive in January 1. Under the 60-day rule, the conditions mentioned are: spend at least 60 days in Cyprus during the year, spend less than 183 days in any other single country, not be tax resident elsewhere, have a permanent residential property in Cyprus through rent or ownership, and have business activity there such as employment, a directorship, or a company 1. Another post also says the usual setup is a full-year rental to show a permanent home 2.
The non-dom part is separate from becoming tax resident. Community replies say that in the common case, people who are not of Cypriot origin are treated as non-dom for up to 17 years once they become Cyprus tax residents 3. There is also a reply saying if you or your father were born in Cyprus, that affects non-dom eligibility, and another saying a person with Cypriot citizenship but foreign birth could still get non-dom after moving 45. So origin and family background may matter.
Your next steps are simple:
- Check whether you can still hit the 60 days and the other calendar-year conditions before 31 December 1.
- Set up the rental/home tie and business activity early, since those are part of the reported 60-day-rule requirements 12.
Confirm the current non-dom and 60-day rule details with a Cyprus tax accountant before relying on this.