Corporate Services in Cyprus

Why Cyprus for Your Company

Cyprus is one of the most attractive places in the European Union to base a company. It combines a 15% corporate tax rate, no withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties paid to non residents, a network of more than 65 double tax treaties, an IP Box regime with an effective rate as low as 3%, and a common law legal system that international investors find familiar. As an EU member state, a Cyprus company also enjoys full access to the single market.

Company Formation and Structuring

Most businesses use a Cyprus private limited company, which can be incorporated in about 5 to 7 working days once the name is approved and the due diligence documents are in order. We advise on the right structure for your goals, whether that is a trading company, a holding company, or a group with several subsidiaries, and we handle the full incorporation with the Registrar of Companies. Learn more about Cyprus company incorporation or estimate your costs with our company formation cost calculator.

Licensing and Regulated Activities

Some activities require a licence from a Cyprus regulator. We prepare and file applications with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and the Central Bank of Cyprus, including Cyprus Investment Firm licences under MiFID II, Crypto Asset Service Provider authorisations under the MiCA Regulation, payment and electronic money institution licences, and Alternative Investment Fund structures. Each of these needs genuine substance in Cyprus, and we advise on the governance and local presence the regulator expects.

Ongoing Corporate Administration and Compliance

A Cyprus company has continuing obligations, including annual returns to the Registrar, audited financial statements, corporate tax filings, and maintenance of the register of beneficial owners. We provide registered office and secretarial services, keep your statutory records in order, and coordinate your accounting and audit so that your company stays fully compliant. For tax structuring across borders, we combine corporate and tax advice under one roof.

Corporate Tax at a Glance

A Cyprus tax resident company is taxed at 15% on its worldwide profits, with generous exemptions on dividend income and on gains from the sale of shares. To be tax resident, the company should be managed and controlled from Cyprus, which usually means a majority of Cyprus resident directors and real decision making on the island. Estimate your position with our corporate tax calculator, and speak to our team about the structure that fits your business.