Cyprus Company Formation
Establish your European business headquarters in Cyprus with just 12.5% corporate tax rate. Fast 10-day incorporation, IP Box benefits, and full EU market access for your growing business.
Why Incorporate in Cyprus?
Cyprus offers one of Europe's most competitive business environments with low taxes, strategic location, and excellent professional infrastructure.
12.5% Corporate Tax
One of the EU's lowest corporate tax rates, making Cyprus highly competitive for international business.
- 12.5% standard rate
- 2.5% IP Box effective rate
Fast Incorporation
Complete company registration in just 10 working days with minimal paperwork and bureaucracy.
- 10-day setup process
- Digital filing available
EU Market Access
Full access to the European single market with 500+ million consumers and extensive trade agreements.
- 27 EU countries access
- 60+ tax treaties
No Withholding Tax
Zero withholding tax on dividends, interest, and royalties paid to non-residents.
- 0% dividend withholding
- 0% royalty withholding
Flexible Structure
Minimum €1 share capital, single director/shareholder allowed, 100% foreign ownership permitted.
- €1 minimum capital
- 100% foreign ownership
Professional Services
Access to high-quality legal, accounting, and business advisory services in English.
- English-speaking professionals
- International standards
Cyprus IP Box Regime
Enjoy an effective tax rate of just 2.5% on qualifying intellectual property income with one of Europe's most competitive IP regimes.
IP Income Tax Calculation
Company Formation Options
Choose the right business structure for your needs. We handle all types of company formations in Cyprus.
Private Limited Company
Most popular choice for international businesses
Key Features:
- Limited liability protection
- Minimum 1 director and 1 shareholder
- €1 minimum share capital
- 100% foreign ownership allowed
- No requirement for local directors
Best For:
- • International trading companies
- • Holding companies
- • Service businesses
- • Tech and IP companies
Setup Timeline & Cost:
Timeline: 10-15 working days
Government fees: €200-€350
Our service fee: From €2,500
Branch Office
Extension of foreign parent company
Key Features:
- Extension of parent company
- Same legal entity as parent
- No minimum capital requirement
- Requires local representative
- Simpler compliance requirements
Best For:
- • Testing the Cyprus market
- • Limited local operations
- • Companies wanting simpler structure
- • Temporary business presence
Setup Timeline & Cost:
Timeline: 5-10 working days
Government fees: €100-€200
Our service fee: From €1,500
Complete Corporate Services
We provide end-to-end support for your Cyprus business, from formation to ongoing compliance and growth.
Formation Services
- • Company name reservation
- • Articles of Association drafting
- • Memorandum of Association
- • Company registration filing
- • Certificate of Incorporation
- • Tax registration (VAT, income tax)
- • Social insurance registration
Banking & Finance
- • Business bank account opening
- • Banking relationship management
- • Credit facility applications
- • International payment setup
- • Multi-currency accounts
- • Online banking setup
- • Payment processing solutions
Ongoing Compliance
- • Annual return filing
- • Corporate tax returns
- • VAT returns and compliance
- • Payroll and social insurance
- • Statutory audit arrangements
- • Annual general meetings
- • Regulatory correspondence
Corporate Secretarial
- • Registered office provision
- • Director and secretary services
- • Board meeting minutes
- • Shareholder resolutions
- • Share capital management
- • Corporate record keeping
- • Statutory book maintenance
Tax Advisory
- • Tax structure optimization
- • International tax planning
- • Transfer pricing advice
- • IP Box regime applications
- • Tax treaty utilization
- • Tax audit support
- • Advance ruling applications
Business Support
- • Legal contract drafting
- • Employment law compliance
- • Intellectual property registration
- • Licensing and permits
- • Commercial lease negotiation
- • Business expansion planning
- • Exit strategy planning
Cyprus vs Other EU Jurisdictions
Compare Cyprus company formation with other popular European business destinations.
| Feature | Cyprus | Ireland | Netherlands | Malta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax Rate | 12.5% | 12.5% | 25.8% | 35% |
| Setup Time | 10 days | 15-20 days | 2-4 weeks | 7-14 days |
| Minimum Share Capital | €1 | €1 | €0.01 | €1,165 |
| Local Director Required | No | No | No | No |
| Withholding Tax | 0% | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| IP Box Regime | 2.5% | 6.25% | 7% | 5% |
Company Formation Process
Our streamlined process makes company formation simple and efficient.
Consultation
Discuss your business needs and choose the optimal structure
Name Reservation
Reserve your preferred company name with the Registrar
Document Prep
Prepare and review all incorporation documents
Registration
File documents and obtain Certificate of Incorporation
Setup Complete
Banking, tax registration, and ongoing support
Ready to Establish Your European Business?
Let our corporate formation experts handle your Cyprus company setup. We'll guide you through every step and ensure your business is compliant and ready to grow.