Company Formation
Benefits of a Cyprus Company
Low Corporate Tax
Corporate income tax rate of 15% with significant exemptions available.
Corporate Tax Exemptions
Corporate income tax as low as 3% through IP box and Notional interest deduction regimes
Access to EU
Access to EU institutions, VAT system, directives, and an extensive network of double tax treaties.
Holding Company
Zero tax on dividends and share of sales in Cyprus. Tax-efficient transfer of profits from abroad through EU directives and tax treaties.
Quick Setup
Incorporation time of up to 2-4 weeks.
Low Incorporation & Maintenance costs
Incorporation and maintenance costs substantially lower compared to most other tax favourable jurisdictions.
Corporate Structures
Private Limited Company
No minimum share capital threshold. At least one shareholder and director required.
Sole Proprietorship
Owned and operated by a single individual who assumes the business liabilities. No compliance requirements.
Foreign Branch
Allows an existing foreign company to establish a presence in Cyprus without incorporating a separate legal entity.
Partnership
Suited for investment funds, joint ventures and businesses with multiple owners seeking a flexible and tax-transparent structure.
International Structures
Company of Foreign Interests
A framework enabling foreign-owned Cyprus companies to employ skilled non-EU professionals through a fast-track immigration process.
EU Parent Subsidiary Directive
Enables qualifying dividend distributions between associated EU group companies without WHT by eliminating taxation at source.
EU Interest & Royalties Directive
Allows qualifying interest and royalty payments between associated EU companies to be made free from withholding taxes.
EU Single Market Access
Access to the EU Single Market of over 450 million consumers. Cyprus companies can establish subsidiaries across EU, provide cross-border services, recruit talent, and benefit from the free movement of goods.
Company Redomiciliation Regime
Allows foreign companies to transfer their corporate seat to Cyprus and continue their legal existence without liquidation or re-incorporation.
Double Tax Treaty Network
65+ tax treaties covering major jurisdictions across EU, UK, Middle East.