Corporate Services
Cyprus Company Formation Lawyers
Cyprus company formation lawyers: we register your company in about 10 working days, fully remotely. Fixed fee from €1,050 + VAT. Free consultation.
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- Timeline
- 5 to 7 working days after name approval; name approval takes 3 to 4 working days, or is immediate with one of our pre-approved names
- Fixed fee
- From €1,050 + VAT and Registrar fees; Standard €2,300; Enterprise €3,900
- Registrar fees
- €165 with share capital, €235 without; expedited examination +€100
- Corporate tax
- 15% from 2026 on the profits of Cyprus tax-resident companies
- Share capital
- No minimum; €1,000 is typical
- Core forms
- HE1, HE2 and HE3, prepared and filed by your lawyer
What's Included
What's Included
- Name reservation and structure check
- HE1, HE2 and HE3 preparation
- Memorandum and articles
- KYC and UBO onboarding
- Tax and VAT registration where applicable
- Post-incorporation compliance plan
How It Works
Step 01
Name Approval (3 to 4 working days)
We check your proposed names and reserve one with the Registrar of Companies, or use one of our pre-approved names for immediate approval.
Step 02
Documents, KYC & Filing (5 to 7 working days)
We collect your due-diligence documents, draft the memorandum and articles and file HE1, HE2 and HE3 with the Registrar, with expedited examination available for €100.
Step 03
Certificate, Tax Numbers & Bank Account
You receive the certificate of incorporation and company number. We register the company for tax and VAT and assist with bank onboarding: days for an online account, one to two months for a local bank.
Company registration
from €1,050
A complete, working Cyprus company on a fixed fee, agreed in writing before we start.
Fixed fee, written into your engagement letter before you pay. A Cyprus-admitted lawyer replies within 24 hours.
| Package | Fixed fee | From year two | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | €1,050+ VAT + government fees | No annual fee from us | The company, fully registered |
| Standard | €2,300+ VAT + government fees | Then from €950 a year (≈ €79 / month) from year two | Ready to trade |
| EnterpriseMost popular | €3,900+ VAT + government fees | Then from €1,850 a year (≈ €154 / month) from year two | Managed from Cyprus |
Frequently Asked Questions
Our fixed fees are €1,050 + VAT for Basic, if you already have a registered office and secretary; €2,300 + VAT for Standard, if you will be your own director living in Cyprus; and €3,900 + VAT for Enterprise, if you stay abroad or use the 60-day rule and need the company managed from Cyprus. Registrar fees are added at cost: €165 for a company with share capital or €235 without, plus €100 for expedited examination. The fee is confirmed in writing before you pay.
Name approval takes 3 to 4 working days, or is immediate if you use one of our pre-approved names. Registration then takes about 5 to 7 working days once we hold your complete due-diligence documents. Expedited Registrar examination is available for €100. These are operational estimates, not guaranteed Registrar deadlines.
Usually no. We prepare and file the incorporation remotely once identity, address, ownership and source-of-funds checks are complete. Certified or apostilled documents may be required, and banks apply their own onboarding rules: an online corporate account normally opens within days, while a local bank account can take one to two months and may involve a video interview.
Every package includes name reservation, the memorandum and articles, preparation and filing of HE1 (the lawyer's statutory declaration), HE2 (registered office) and HE3 (first directors and secretary), the UBO filing, and registration for tax, VAT, VIES and OSS where applicable. Registered office, company secretary, a resident director and bank onboarding depend on the package you choose.
Yes. Cyprus companies may be wholly foreign-owned, with no local shareholder requirement. Tax residence is a separate question: a Cyprus-incorporated company is treated as resident unless a treaty assigns residence elsewhere, and management and control is judged on where decisions are actually made, not on a fixed number of resident directors.
You receive the certificate of incorporation, the company registration number and your tax and VAT numbers, then open the bank account. Ongoing duties include the UBO register, the annual return (HE32), IFRS financial statements with the audit or review treatment that applies to your company, provisional and annual tax returns and quarterly VAT returns. We provide a compliance calendar and can take over the accounting, VAT and audit.
In-Depth Guide
Watch: Cyprus Company Formation Explained
A complete, step-by-step walkthrough of incorporating and running a company in Cyprus.
Why Incorporate a Company in Cyprus?
Cyprus combines a 15% corporate tax rate, full EU single-market access, more than 65 double-tax treaties and a common-law legal system familiar to international investors. A private limited company can be wholly foreign-owned, has no minimum share capital and is usually registered within 5 to 7 working days of name approval. Dividends and interest paid abroad are generally free of Cyprus withholding tax, the IP Box regime can bring the effective rate on qualifying IP profit to about 3%, and the notional interest deduction rewards equity funding, all subject to the statutory conditions and anti-avoidance rules.
How Our Company Incorporation Service Works
We handle the whole process: reserving the name, drafting the memorandum and articles, completing KYC and UBO onboarding, filing HE1, HE2 and HE3 with the Registrar of Companies, and registering the company for tax, VAT, VIES and OSS where applicable. Depending on the package, we also provide the registered office and company secretary, act as resident director and assist with bank onboarding. The fee is fixed and confirmed in writing before you pay, and the same team can take over the accounting, VAT and audit once the company is trading.
Go Deeper: Our Guides to Registering a Company in Cyprus
- Step-by-step process, documents and timeline: read our guide to registering a company in Cyprus.
- What it really costs, including Registrar and annual fees: see the Cyprus company registration cost breakdown, or our published fixed fees.
- Company types, directors, share capital and common questions: the company registration FAQ.
- Beneficial ownership (UBO) register obligations: our UBO register guide.
- Annual compliance, from the HE32 annual return to audited accounts and tax deadlines: the 2026 filing deadlines calendar.
- Company tax residence and substance: our economic substance guide and the tax residency and non-dom service for the founders themselves.
Can incorporation be completed without travelling to Cyprus?
Company incorporation can usually be prepared and filed remotely after identity, address, ownership and source-of-funds checks. Original, certified, apostilled or electronically verified documents may still be required. Incorporation does not guarantee remote bank onboarding: each bank applies its own KYC, business-substance and interview requirements.
Private company or sole trader?
A private limited company is a separate legal person with corporate filings, accounting and governance duties. A sole trader operates personally and remains directly responsible for business debts. The right choice depends on liability, expected profit, partners, investment, tax residence and administrative cost; it should be decided from the actual business facts rather than tax rate alone.
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What Our Clients Say
Trusted by individuals and businesses across the globe.
4.9(366+)Read Google Reviews“Our experience with Angeliki at Polycarpos Philippou & Associates LLC was excellent. She supported us throughout the entire incorporation process of two companies in Cyprus and proved to be an incredibly reliable and knowledgeable point of contact. Whenever we had questions or needed assistance, Angeliki responded quickly and always took the time to guide us through the next steps.”
SRS Pictures LTD
Company incorporation
“I relied on this firm for the incorporation of a company in Cyprus, and I can honestly say the experience exceeded all expectations. From the very first step to the final setup, they were extremely professional, precise, and attentive to every single requirement. A special and sincere thank you goes to Sergios and Evie, who were always available, proactive, and incredibly supportive.”
Gianandrea Gillio
Company incorporation
“We had an outstanding experience working with Angeliki from Polycarpos Philippou & Associates LLC during the incorporation of two of our companies in Cyprus. From the very beginning, Angeliki was extremely professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping us through every step of the process.”
Emma Aven LTD
Company incorporation
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