Cyprus

Company Incorporation in Cyprus (for Foreigners)

We assist foreign founders with Cyprus company incorporation, including name approval, Registrar filings, KYC/AML onboarding, and post-registration compliance guidance.

Who is it for / Suitable for

Foreign entrepreneurs seeking an EU-based company with favorable tax treaties.

Businesses involved in holding, trading, IP, investment, shipping, or services.

Companies targeting EU markets while maintaining tax efficiency.

Non-EU founders who want a Cyprus entity without mandatory relocation.

Key Requirements

At least one shareholder (individual or corporate; 100% foreign ownership allowed).

At least one director (foreign directors allowed; local director recommended for tax substance).

A registered office address in Cyprus.

Company secretary (individual or corporate).

Compliance with KYC and AML regulations.

Share capital with no statutory minimum (often EUR 1,000 used in practice).

Clients need to provide the following information / documents

Document Name

Notarized

Passport copy of shareholders & directors

Valid identification

Proof of residential address

Utility bill or bank statement (≤3 months)

Company name options

Subject to Registrar approval

Business activity description

Required for incorporation

Shareholding & director structure

For registry filings

Specimen signatures

For company records

Corporate documents (if shareholder is a company)

COI, directors, shareholders

Yes

Power of Attorney (if using agent)

For incorporation process

Average Processing Time

Name approval: 2–3 business days
Company incorporation: 5–10 business days after name approval
Total: ~1–2 weeks

Timelines depend on Registrar workload and how quickly KYC/AML checks and signatures are completed.

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What you would get when the application is complete

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of Directors & Secretary

Certificate of Shareholders

Certificate of Registered Office

Memorandum & Articles of Association

Cyprus Company Registration Number

On-going Compliance Requirements

To keep your Cyprus company compliant:

Annual return (HE32) filing

Annual audited financial statements

Corporate income tax filing

VAT registration and filings (if applicable)

Maintain statutory registers and company records

Government Agencies Involved

Government agencies involved / overseeing the application:

Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (DRCIP)

Company incorporation and registry.

Cyprus Tax Department

Corporate tax and VAT matters.

Ministry of Finance

Tax policy oversight.

Central Bank of Cyprus (indirectly)

Banking and AML supervision.

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