K.P.S. Services Ltd
Company Incorporations
Register a company in Cyprus
With 25 years of experience in Company Incorporations, our team of dedicated professionals provides a wide range of services in this field, covering the client needs with tailor-made solutions.
Cyprus offers an advantageous tax regime, including a 12.5% corporate tax rate and over 65 double taxation treaties. Profits from dividends, interest, IP, and foreign sources are generally exempt from taxation, while local real estate gains may be subject to tax. Our team ensures compliance with all local tax substance and UBO reporting requirements under Cyprus and EU law.
Company Registration in Cyprus
Company Name
You need to provide us a choice of 3 alternative names of your preference to check availability by the Cyprus Registrar Companies. As an alternative we always have preapproved names to expedite the whole procedure in place.
Company Activities
A brief description of the Company’s activities is required to enable our experts to draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Registered Office
As per law requirement a Cyprus Company needs to have its Registered Address in Cyprus. Our firm shall provide you with the above.
Secretary
A secretary is required by law to maintain the statutory book. Our firm shall appoint a secretary from our office.
Director
There must be at least one director who can be either local or foreign. Upon request, our firm provides nominee directors, which may assist clients in meeting the ‘management and control’ criteria required for Cyprus tax residency—depending on how strategic decisions are exercised.
Please note that for each Director and bank account signatories appointed by the client we require the following:
Passport copy
Residential address
Occupation
Nationality
Utility bill less than 3 months old (electricity, land line telephone bill, water, gas, etc. confirming client’s current address)
A bank reference letter for each individual or legal entity
Shareholder
A minimum of one shareholder is required. If privacy is preferred, shares may be held by a nominee or trustee. However, the identity of the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) must still be disclosed to authorities, in compliance with Cyprus and EU anti-money laundering regulations.
Please note that for each Shareholder and bank account signatories appointed by the client we require the following:
Passport copy
Residential address
Occupation
Nationality
Utility bill less than 3 months old (electricity, land line telephone bill, water, gas, etc. confirming client’s current address)
A bank reference letter for each individual or legal entity
Timeframe
Upon approval of the Company’s Name, it will take 5 to 8 working days to complete the Cyprus business registration procedure.
On Incorporation you will receive the following:
Certified Memorandum & Articles of Association in the Greek language, together with an English copy as translated by us
The following Company’s Certificates in Greek or English:
Certificates of Incorporation
Certificates of Shareholders
Certificates of Directors and Secretary
Certificate of registered office address
Share Certificates in Greek or English
A company stamp
Signed share transfer documents and signed registration letter by nominee shareholder and directors (respectively if nominees are opted)
Declaration of Trust (if applicable)
Indemnity Letters, whereby the beneficial owners indemnify the nominees for their actions
Annual Requirements
Audited Financial Statements, must be submitted annually to the income tax office. The audit must be carried out by an auditor authorized under Cyprus Law. Also an annual Return accompanied by a Greek Translation of the Financial Statements must be filed with the Registrar of Companies, giving details of Directors, shareholders and registered office address.
Our firm S.K.C. Audit Services Ltd will assist you with the preparation and submission of your Company’s Financial Statements.
Upon registration of your Cyprus business, K.P.S. Services Limited continues to support the growth of your firm by providing you with tailor made solutions including:
Setting up a business in Cyprus
Preparing contracts and Agreements
Assisting clients with Company changes such as company directors, secretary, registered address, name and Memorandum and Articles of Association
Minutes of board meetings
Sample letterheads
Sales contracts
Maintenance of Statutory records as per legal requirements
Provision of secretary
Provision of nominee shareholder
Provision of director
Provision of registered address
Business Registration In Other Jurisdictions
Even though Cyprus provides an excellent opportunity to foreign investors mostly due to its very competitive corporate tax rate, K.P.S. Services Ltd has a dedicated team of company incorporation specialists who can undertake the whole process of registering your company in any other jurisdiction you may request through our extensive global network of Associates.
Our company offers formation and management services in the following jurisdictions:
Cyprus, Dubai, British Virgin Island, Bahamas, Malta, Gibraltar, Seychelles and United Kingdom.