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In-depth guides on setting up and running a business in Cyprus: company formation and costs, holding-company structuring, the 15% corporate tax rate and IP Box, dividends, substance and ongoing compliance.
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Trademark Registration in Cyprus: Process and Costs
Registering a trademark in Cyprus protects your brand across the Republic and, with the right strategy, throughout the EU and internationally. This guide covers the legal framework, registration process, requirements, and costs.
Gregoris Philippou17 Oct 20207 min read
Corporate
Copyrights in Cyprus
17 Oct 2020 · 4 min read
Corporate
Cyprus company registration cost: 2026 fees
1 Apr 2026 · 12 min read
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2026
- 22 Aug 2026How content creators, influencers and YouTubers use a Cyprus company in 2026: 15% corporate tax, 0% non-dom dividends, VAT on ad revenue and the IP Box reality.Corporate10 min read
- 22 Aug 2026A Cyprus forex CIF licence lets you run a MiFID II CFD brokerage EU-wide. See CySEC capital (75k/150k/750k), classes, substance, timeline and costs for 2026.Corporate10 min read
- 22 Aug 2026A Cyprus company for SaaS and software firms pays roughly 3% on qualifying IP income under the 2026 IP Box, plus 0% dividends for non-dom founders. Full guide.Corporate13 min read
- 30 Mar 2026There is no legally defensible universal “best country” for a European company. A jurisdiction with the lowest headline rate can be the wrong answer if the founder manages it elsewhere, the business lacks substance, customers create permanent establishments…Corporate10 min read
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2024
- 17 Nov 2024A Cyprus e-commerce company can provide an EU legal base, but it does not make sales automatically Cyprus-taxed or VAT-free. The correct treatment follows the supply chain, customer, goods location, marketplace role, imports, returns and place of management.Corporate9 min read
- 14 Nov 2024Cyprus companies must keep accounting records, prepare annual financial statements and meet Registrar and Tax Department deadlines. This guide explains the current audit or review framework, filing duties and 2026 thresholds.Corporate8 min read
- 1 Nov 2024UK tax reforms may justify reviewing a move to Cyprus, but they do not make Cyprus automatically “ideal” or guarantee a tax saving. The comparison must use current law: the UK remittance basis ended on 6 April 2025, the four-year FIG regime now applies to…Corporate8 min read
- 23 Oct 2024A Cyprus holding company can be effective where it has a commercial purpose, genuine governance and investments that satisfy the relevant exemption, treaty and anti-abuse conditions…Corporate7 min read
- 11 Oct 2024Nominee, director, secretary and registered-office services can support lawful governance and privacy, but they are not secrecy products and cannot manufacture tax residence…Corporate8 min read
- 24 Aug 2024Registering a Cyprus company is a legal formation process followed by tax, accounting, beneficial-ownership and operational setup. Registry acceptance does not guarantee a bank account, licence, tax residence, treaty access or a fixed completion date.Corporate11 min read
- 6 Jul 2024Cyprus can support technology businesses through EU market access, company law, the IP Box, R&D activity, immigration routes and an English-speaking professional ecosystem…Corporate4 min read
- 3 Jul 2024Tax registration is not one universal form. A Cyprus company, partnership, self-employed person, employer and VAT-taxable business can require different registrations, accounts and effective dates.Corporate5 min read
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2020
2026
- 21 Aug 2026A Cyprus family office requires coordinated governance, legal ownership, investment, tax, succession and operational design. This guide explains common structures, regulatory boundaries, substance and implementation risks.Corporate16 min read
- 21 Aug 2026Cyprus companies must coordinate Registrar, tax, VAT, payroll, beneficial-ownership and financial-reporting duties. This 2026 calendar explains the principal deadlines, current penalties and responsible parties.Corporate15 min read
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71 articles
- Trademark Registration in Cyprus: Process and Costs
- Copyrights in Cyprus
- Cyprus company registration cost: 2026 fees
- Cyprus International Trusts and Asset Protection
- Cyprus Company for Content Creators and Influencers
- Cyprus Company for Forex and CFD Firms: The CIF Licence
- Cyprus Company for SaaS and Software Companies: The IP Box Structure (2026)
- Choosing a European Company Jurisdiction: Evidence-Based Guide
- Cyprus Company Dividends for Greek Tax Residents: Treaty Credits
- Cyprus E-Commerce Company: Tax, VAT and Setup Guide
- Cyprus Accounting and Financial Statement Requirements
- UK to Cyprus After the Tax Reforms: Evidence-Based Guide
- Cyprus Holding Company
- Corporate Nominee Services and Registered Office in Cyprus: A 2026 Guide
- A simple guide for registering a company in Cyprus
- Cyprus Startups and Technology Companies: Legal and Tax Guide
- How to Efficiently Register Your Business for Tax and VAT
- Legal Services in Cyprus: Scope and Client Guide
- Company Registration in Cyprus: Costs and Process
- Setting Up a Family Office in Cyprus: Structures, Costs and When It Makes Sense
- Cyprus Company Annual Compliance Calendar and Checklist 2026: Every Filing, Deadline and Penalty
- Cyprus Branch vs Subsidiary: The Right Structure for Foreign Companies Entering Cyprus
- Your Ultimate Guide on Opening a Bank Account in Cyprus
- Cyprus Employment Contract Law: Required Terms and the 2023 Transparent Working Conditions Law
- Cyprus Transfer Pricing 2026: Local File and Master File Requirements
- Cyprus vs Luxembourg: Holding and Fund Structures in 2026
- DAC7 in Cyprus: Digital Platform Reporting Rules for Operators
- Employing Staff in Cyprus: Payroll, Social Insurance and GHS in 2026
- How to Choose a Cyprus Law Firm
- MiCA Transition Has Ended: Is Your Cyprus Crypto Business Still Legally Authorised (Post-1 July 2026)?
- How to Close a Cyprus Company in 2026: Strike-Off vs Members' Voluntary Liquidation, Cost and Timeline
- Cyprus Corporate Tax Residency: The Management-and-Control Test, POEM and Permanent-Establishment Risk
- Hiring Employees in Cyprus Without a Local Entity: Employer of Record vs Branch vs Subsidiary
- DAC8 and CARF Crypto Reporting: What Cyprus Crypto-Asset Firms Must Do Before the 30 June 2027 First Report
- Cyprus vs Ireland: Holding and Corporate Structures After the 15% Reform (2026)
- The New EU AML Package (AMLR + AMLA + AMLD6): What Cyprus Companies and Obliged Entities Must Do Before 10 July 2027
- Cyprus Ship & Yacht Registration and Tonnage Tax (2026)
- Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs): Licensing and Framework
- Cyprus Crypto Asset (CASP) Licence under MiCA (2026)
- Alternative Investment Funds in Cyprus (AIF and RAIF)
- Business Exit Planning in Cyprus: Holding Structures
- Cyprus IP Box: how to pay 3% tax on your IP income
- Cyprus UBO Register 2026: Beneficial Ownership Rules
- Taxes in Cyprus: A Guide for Individuals and Companies
- Cyprus Company Registration for Digital Marketers
- Cyprus Company Registration for OnlyFans Professionals
- Cyprus Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Cyprus Gambling License
- Joint Ventures in Cyprus: A Complete Guide
- Intellectual Property Protection in Cyprus
- Cyprus Economic Substance Requirements Guide
- Setting Up a Partnership in Cyprus
- Share Capital Increase and Reduction in a Cyprus Company
- Cyprus Shareholders Agreement: Rights & Management
- Corporate Tax Benefits of Registering a Company in Cyprus
- Electronic Money Institution (EMI) License in Cyprus
- Cyprus Patent Register: Patent Protection in Cyprus
- Capital Gains Tax in Cyprus: 4 Key Things to Know
- Director and Secretary Duties in a Cyprus Company
- Cyprus Company Registration: Why Firms Choose It
- Abolishment of the Annual Levy from 2024: What to Know
- Important announcement-Registrar of Companies
- Why International Firms Choose Cyprus to Incorporate
- Cross-Border Arrangements (DAC6) Reporting in Cyprus
- Why move your business to Cyprus
- Tradenames in Cyprus: Registration and Protection
- Rebuilding the Cyprus Economy After Covid-19
- Paphos Hospitality: Hotel Acquisition and Renovation
- Our Success in Slashing Software Company Tax by ~97%
- Helping an International Estate Agency Expand to Cyprus
- Corporate and Commercial law in Cyprus FAQ