Company Incorporation in Cyprus
Set up your business in one of the most tax-efficient EU jurisdictions. 15% corporate tax, EU Single Market access, and 65+ double tax treaties.
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15% Corporate Tax
Among the lowest in the EU — approximately 10 percentage points below the European average of 25%.
EU Single Market
Passporting rights let your Cyprus entity operate across all EU member states.
65+ Tax Treaties
Reduced withholding taxes on cross-border dividends, interest, and royalties.
No Dividend Withholding
No withholding tax on outbound dividends to shareholders in any jurisdiction.
IP Box Regime
Effective tax rate as low as 3% on qualifying intellectual property income.
100% Foreign Ownership
No restrictions on foreign nationals owning Cyprus companies across virtually all sectors.
2026 Tax Reform highlights
- →Dividend SDC reduced from 17% to 5% for post-2026 profits (0% for Non-Dom shareholders)
- →Deemed dividend distribution rules abolished — retain profits without notional tax
- →Loss carry-forward extended from 5 to 7 years
- →R&D super-deduction (120%) extended until 2030
- →Stamp duty fully abolished
Our incorporation process
- 1 Company name search and reservation with the Registrar of Companies
- 2 Preparation of Memorandum and Articles of Association
- 3 Appointment of directors and company secretary
- 4 Registration and issuance of Certificate of Incorporation
- 5 Tax Identification Number (TIN) application
- 6 VAT registration (mandatory above €15,600 annual turnover)
- 7 Social Insurance registration
- 8 Corporate bank account opening assistance
The entire process typically takes 2–4 weeks when properly managed. Total first-year cost is approximately €4,300 (formation + tax residency setup).
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