
TAX EFFICIENCY
Cyprus offers one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU at just 12.5%.


HIGH PRIVACY PROTECTION
High level of privacy with non-public shareholder information.

SIMPLE SETUP PROCESS
Get your company up and running in just 7 business days.*

STRATEGIC EU LOCATION
Access the European Union market from a strategic business hub

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ASKED QUESTIONS
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What type of company do you register in Cyprus?
The type of company that we form in Cyprus is known as a Private Company Limited by shares (LTD) and it is regulated under the Cyprus Company Law Chapter 113. A private company limited by shares (LTD) is the most commonly used Cyprus company type for commercial and private businesses in Cyprus. -
Is a Cyprus Private Company Limited by shares (LTD) tax liable?
Please refer to our complete guide about a Cyprus limited company taxation. -
Do I need to submit accounts for a Cyprus Private Company Limited by shares (LTD)?
Yes, an annual return must be filed annually with the Companies Registration Office regardless of whether the company has traded or not. SFM, through its partners' local accountants can take care of this formality for you.
We will contact you in due course and ask you for documents to be able to produce accounts on your behalf. Documents requested are generally bank statements, invoices, and receipts. -
Will my data be publicly available in Cyprus?
Cyprus company officers’ names are publicly available to check online. -
How many directors and shareholders should I appoint to my Private Company Limited by shares (LTD)?
A minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder should be appointed to setup a Cyprus limited company (LTD). The maximum allowed number of shareholders is 50, while an LTD company can have only one single director. Additionally, the appointment of a local company secretary is mandatory by law in Cyprus. Our company SFM, through its local partners can take care of this formality for you. -
Will my liability be limited if I register my company as a Private Company Limited by shares (LTD) in Cyprus?
The shareholders’ liability in a Cyprus limited company (LTD) is typically limited to the amount of shares respectively held by them. -
Do I need to deposit the paid up capital for a Cyprus limited company (LTD)?
No, there is no paid up capital requirement. The standard share capital is EUR 1000 but can be amended to fit your requirements. -
Do I need to travel at any stage to form a company or to open a bank account in Cyprus?
No, everything can be processed remotely. However, it is recommended to travel to meet the bank and to discuss your business requirements.
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