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Cyprus company incorporation

An EU jurisdiction combining a 12.5% corporate tax rate, no withholding tax on dividends to non-residents and an extensive double-tax-treaty network.

The essentials

Cyprus is among Europe's more attractive jurisdictions for holding, trading and operational structures. It offers full EU market access, a 12.5% corporate tax rate and no withholding tax on dividends paid to non-residents.

Incorporation runs through the Registrar of Companies. The standard track takes roughly 35–45 working days; the expedited track roughly 8–12, both inclusive of tax department registration.

  • 12.5% corporate tax rate, one of the lowest headline rates in the European Union.
  • No withholding tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders.
  • Extensive double-tax-treaty network and full access to the EU single market.
  • Name approval through the Registrar of Companies typically takes 5–7 working days.
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association are drafted in both Greek and English, tailored to your proposed activities.
  • Registered office and secretarial services are included free of charge for the first year on every package.

How incorporation works

  1. 01

    Name approval

    Application to the Registrar of Companies for your proposed company name, typically 5–7 working days.

  2. 02

    Drafting

    Preparation of the Memorandum and Articles of Association in Greek and English, tailored to your activities.

  3. 03

    Submission

    Filing of all incorporation documents with the Registrar and, where selected, expedited processing.

  4. 04

    Certification

    Issue of the full set of certificates — incorporation, shareholders, registered office and directors or secretary.

  5. 05

    Set-up

    Appointment of first directors and secretary, registered office, first board minutes and share certificates.

Three ways to set up

Every package can be adjusted to your circumstances. Where a matter needs something not listed here, tell us and we will scope it before any work begins.

Starter

Standard company formation

€1,550

+ VAT, one-off

Turnaround 35–45 working days

What's included
  • Name approval application to the Registrar of Companies
  • Drafting of Memorandum and Articles of Association, Greek and English
  • Preparation and filing of all incorporation forms
  • Full set of certificates — incorporation, shareholders, registered office, director and secretary
  • Appointment of first director, secretary and registered office
  • First board minutes and issue of share certificates
  • Registered office address — free, first year
  • Secretarial services — free, first year

Ideal for: Founders who are not in a rush and want a clean, standard-track incorporation at the most economical price.

Most popular

Growth

Express formation with corporate banking support

€2,550

+ VAT, one-off

Turnaround 8–12 working days

What's included
  • Everything in Starter, on the expedited incorporation track
  • Apostilled, translated set of corporate documents
  • Online or EMI corporate account opening assistance
  • Dedicated onboarding call to plan your banking and compliance needs

Ideal for: Businesses that need to be trading and banked quickly, with formation and banking handled together.

Complete

Full corporate structure and first-year compliance

€9,050

+ VAT, one-off plus annual

Turnaround 8–12 working days

What's included
  • Everything in Growth
  • Director appointed through us — first year
  • Shares held through a corporate holder on your behalf — first year
  • UBO Register filing — first year
  • First-year accounting, up to 15 monthly transactions
  • Dedicated account manager for your first 12 months

Ideal for: Clients who want governance, substance and compliance handled from day one, with accounting already in place.

What it costs to keep it running

Accounting and audit fees are tiered by total monthly incoming and outgoing transactions. Higher tiers are quoted on request.

ServiceFeeFrequency
Secretarial services, after the first free year€500Annual
Registered office address, after the first free year€500Annual
Annual Return Form HE32 submission€195Annual
Director appointed through us€1,800Annual
Shares held through a corporate holder€1,500Annual
Accounting — dormant company€500Annual
Accounting — up to 15 monthly transactions€1,500Annual

Notes and terms

  • All fees are exclusive of VAT where applicable, and exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses unless stated otherwise.
  • Registered office address and secretarial services are complimentary for the first year on all packages; standard annual fees apply thereafter.
  • Where a director is appointed through us or shares are held on your behalf by a corporate holder, beneficial ownership is disclosed to the authorities as Cypriot law requires. These arrangements manage local requirements and public visibility; they do not conceal ownership from regulators, banks or tax authorities.
General information only. This page describes our packages and the general position in the jurisdiction. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice, and it does not constitute an offer. Fees and requirements change; only a signed engagement letter is binding between us.

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