Company Incorporation in Cyprus
Consulting and document preparation
With 25 years of incorporation experience, our team provides tailored consulting and document-preparation support for Cyprus company setups, in collaboration with our Cyprus-qualified legal partners.
Cyprus offers a 12.5% corporate tax rate and more than 65 double taxation treaties. The treatment of dividends, interest, IP income, and foreign-source profits depends on individual circumstances. We help you plan for tax substance and UBO reporting requirements under Cyprus and EU law.
Company Registration in Cyprus
Company Name
Provide three alternative names for availability checks with the Registrar. We can also suggest pre-cleared options to speed up planning.
Company Activities
Share a brief description of the planned activities so our legal partners can draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association accurately.
Registered Office
A Cyprus company must maintain a registered address in Cyprus. We can provide a registered office service.
Secretary
A company secretary is required by law to maintain statutory records. We can provide a corporate secretary.
Director
At least one director is required (local or foreign). On request, we can provide nominee directors to help meet the management and control criteria for Cyprus tax residency, depending on how strategic decisions are exercised.
KYC for each Director and bank signatory
- Passport copy
- Residential address
- Occupation
- Nationality
- Utility bill issued within the last 3 months
- Bank reference letter for each individual or legal entity
Shareholder
At least one shareholder is required. If privacy is preferred, shares may be held by a nominee or trustee. The ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) must still be disclosed to authorities under Cyprus and EU anti-money laundering rules.
KYC for each Shareholder and bank signatory
- Passport copy
- Residential address
- Occupation
- Nationality
- Utility bill issued within the last 3 months
- Bank reference letter for each individual or legal entity
Timeframe
Once the company name is approved and all documents are in order, government processing typically takes 5 to 8 working days. Timelines depend on the Registrar of Companies.
After approval, you can obtain the following official documents from the Registrar. We can coordinate certified translations and copies as needed:
- Memorandum & Articles of Association (Greek original and English translation)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Certificate of Shareholders
- Certificate of Directors and Secretary
- Certificate of Registered Office
- Share Certificates (Greek or English)
- Company stamp (if requested)
- Signed share transfer documents and registration letters from nominee shareholder/directors (if nominees are used)
- Declaration of Trust (if applicable)
- Indemnity letters related to nominee services
Annual Requirements
Audited financial statements must be submitted annually to the Income Tax Office. The audit is carried out by an auditor authorized under Cyprus law. An Annual Return, accompanied by a Greek translation of the financial statements, must also be filed with the Registrar of Companies, providing details of directors, shareholders, and the registered office.
Our affiliated firm S.K.C. Audit Services Ltd can assist with preparation and submission of your company’s financial statements.
Following registration, K.P.S. Services Ltd continues to support your business with tailored solutions, including:
- Setting up a business presence in Cyprus
- Preparing contracts and agreements
- Assisting with company changes (directors, secretary, registered address, name, and Memorandum & Articles of Association)
- Minutes of board meetings
- Sample letterheads
- Sales contracts
- Maintenance of statutory records
- Provision of secretary
- Provision of nominee shareholder
- Provision of director
- Provision of registered address
Disclaimer
K.P.S. Services Ltd is a private consultancy and not a government agency. We do not issue or obtain company registration numbers or tax IDs. A practicing Cyprus lawyer must draft the Memorandum and Articles and handle the required legal formalities. Clients file and obtain official documents via the Registrar of Companies e-Services.
Official government portal: Registrar of Companies e-Services