Register your Cyprus company with clarity, speed, and zero structural mistakes.
Name Approval
All certificates ready
SHA Agreement
Drafting of M&A
A properly built Cyprus company, supported by integrated legal, tax, and accounting services, designed to protect margins and support long-term growth.
Correct setup from day one to avoid restructuring laterSenior legal and corporate oversight, not automated filingsFully remote process with clear documentation requirementsSeamless transition into accounting, tax, and governance
Substance-ready structures that withstand tax authority scrutiny
Single point of responsibility across legal, tax, and corporate matters
Predictable costs with no hidden steps or downstream surprises
Fully Remote Cyprus Company Formation
Free discovery call
We clarify the company’s activities, ownership structure, and main goals.
KYC and documents
You provide identification , proof of address, and basic company details.
Name approval
We submit your preferred company name (plus alternatives) to the Registrar of Companies.
Drafting & signing
We prepare the Memorandum & Articles of Association - shareholders review and sign.
Incorporation & certificates
Application and obtain the company number and core certificates: Certificate of Incorporation, Directors & Secretary, Registered Office, and Shareholders.
Go-live essentials
Set up portals and IDs, register VAT/VIES and employer, and assist with banking.
One Contract • All Services
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Corporate Tax (15%)
Cyprus offers a low and transparent corporate tax rate of 15%, with no hidden conditions, artificial schemes, or complex structures required.
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0% Tax on Dividends
Foreign individuals are entitled to receive dividends free from tax in Cyprus, making it highly efficient for profit distribution.
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Tax-Deductible Business Expenses
A wide range of legitimate business expenses are deductible, reducing taxable profits and overall tax exposure.
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50% Income Tax Exemption
Foreign individuals working in Cyprus benefit from a 50% income tax exemption on employment income for a significant period.
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No Withholding Tax on Outbound Payments
0% withholding tax on dividends, interest, and royalties paid to non-residents, allowing efficient international fund flows.
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Limited Liability & Corporate Anonymity
Strong corporate veil protection ensures no personal liability for shareholders, with legally recognised nominee services providing additional privacy.
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Low Setup & Maintenance Costs
Cyprus offers some of the lowest company formation and annual maintenance costs globally.
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Remote Setup & Simple Administration
Companies can be incorporated and managed remotely with straightforward documentation and efficient procedures.
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Attractive IP Regime
Up to 80% exemption on qualifying intellectual property profits, resulting in a very low effective tax rate.
Why choose Cyprus for Business
Deciding which type of company you need
💡 Startup
For New Companies Without an Existing Entity
Benefits of a Cyprus Startup
A simple and efficient way to launch an EU based business with low costs and full remote setup.
- Corporate tax among the lowest in Europe
- No dividend taxes
- Fast incorporation with light reporting
- Access to EU market and banking
- Strong IP and royalty tax rules
- Residency opportunities
What you need:
1) Passport of the shareholder
2) Proof of residential address
3) A digital signature
Fast, easy and fully remote.
🏦 Holding
For shares, IP, real estate, group structures
Benefits of a Cyprus Holding
An efficient way to hold international assets, centralize profits and benefit from Cyprus tax rules.- Receive foreign dividends with no tax
- Hold shares in other companies and route profits into Cyprus
- Own and license Intellectual Property with an effective tax rate around 2.5 percent
- Ideal for group structures and asset protection
- No tax on profit from the sale of shares
- Works fully remote with simple maintenance
What you need:
1) Passport of the shareholder
2) Proof of residential address
3) A digital signature
Fast, easy and fully remote.
🔄 Transfer Activities
For foreign businesses moving management to Cyprus.
Move Your Business Activities to Cyprus
Shift your company’s operational base to Cyprus and benefit from stable rules, low tax and EU presence.- Effective management in Cyprus can secure Cyprus tax residency
- Access to one of the lowest corporate tax systems in Europe
- No tax on dividends received by the company
- Eligible for IP regime with rates around 2.5 percent
- Ideal for service companies relocating teams or core activities
- Straightforward compliance and predictable regulation
What you need:
1) Passport of the shareholder
2) Proof of residential address
3) A digital signature
Fast, easy and fully remote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does incorporation take?
Typically 5 to 10 working days once the name is approved and documents are in order.
What type of company do most entrepreneurs use?
A private company limited by shares. One shareholder is enough, there is no minimum share capital, and liability is limited to unpaid share capital.
Do I need a local director or secretary?
Every company must have at least one director and a secretary. A director does not need to be local. However, appointing non local officers may raise questions about where effective management and control are exercised, which can significantly affect the company’s tax residency and liabilities.
What are my post incorporation steps?
Within 60 days register with the Tax Department for a tax number. Register for VAT if taxable supplies exceed the threshold. Register as an employer with Social Insurance before hiring. Within 90 days update the UBO registry, in order to do that a verified GOV.cy account is required.
Which activities need extra licenses?
Investment services require CySEC authorization. Crypto asset service providers must register and transition to MiCA. Payment and e money services are licensed by the Central Bank.
How can I get Cyprus citizenship through company setup?
- Company of Foreign Interests. Register your company with the BFU, show the required €200,000 investment, and operate with real substance.
2) Employ yourself as high skilled staff. You can be hired by your own BFU approved company if you hold a genuine role on Cyprus payroll with a salary from about €2,500 gross per month and meet all permit requirements.
3) Highly skilled professionals can apply for Citizenship after 3 years of residence.
When shareholders pay 0% on their dividend income?
- Cyprus tax residents who are non domiciled are exempt from Special Defence Contribution on dividends for 17 years from the date they become tax resident. Banks or payers may request a non dom declaration. General Health System contributions still apply up to the annual cap. Use our dividends calculator to see the exact amount payable.
What is Cyprus’s 60 day rule for tax residency?
You can be a Cyprus tax resident in a calendar year if all of these apply. You spend at least 60 days in Cyprus in that year. You are not tax resident in any other country and you do not reside in any single other country for more than 183 days. You carry on a business and or are employed in Cyprus and or hold an office in a Cyprus tax resident company, and this is not terminated before year end. You maintain a permanent home in Cyprus, owned or rented.
When do I need audited accounts and an annual return?
All Cyprus companies are required to prepare audited financial statements and file an annual return each year through licensed auditors. We handle this for you.
More on Beneficial Ownership register?
Keep UBO information current and complete the annual confirmation window. Public access is restricted. Non compliance risks penalties and possible strike off.
Do nominees shareholders hide ownership?
Beneficial owners must be registered in the UBO system and disclosed to banks and other obliged entities. A beneficial owner is any natural person who holds 25 percent or more of the company’s shares. Nominee shareholders can keep the UBO’s identity out of public view, but it must still be disclosed to the authorities and obliged entities.
Banking is difficult. Any alternatives?
Banks apply strict AML and KYC. Depending on activity, Electronic Money Institutions can offer payment accounts.
Can a non EU person own and direct a Cyprus company?
Yes. There are no nationality restrictions for shareholders.
When can a court pierce the corporate veil?
Only in exceptional cases such as sham structures to evade existing obligations or where statute provides. Poor governance alone is not enough.
What company expenses are tax deductible in Cyprus?
Cyprus allows deductions for expenses incurred wholly and exclusively for generating taxable income, provided they are properly documented. Typical deductible items include staff costs, office rent, utilities, professional and audit fees, marketing, travel for business, bad debt write offs when conditions are met, interest subject to rules, and tax depreciation via capital allowances on assets like plant, equipment, computers and commercial buildings.
Why is a Cyprus Tax Residence Certificate important?
A Tax Residence Certificate is official proof that you are tax resident in Cyprus for a specific year. Foreign tax authorities and payers rely on it to apply double tax treaty benefits and to avoid double taxation
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HARD LEARNED INSIGHT
Company registration is where amateurs save money and professionals avoid risk.
Grigoris Aivazidis
Founder, Trustank Corporate Services Ltd