Cyprus company
- Your Company Formation in Cyprus in 7-14 days.*
- The most competitive price, in complete transparency.
- Client private data protection via secured systems.
- A dedicated manager available throughout the year.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card.
General information
Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea with a population of less than 900,000.
Its official languages are Greek, Turkish and English, the latter of which is widely used in business, industry and government.
Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004 and has showed considerable growth in its economy during the past 15 years.
Cyprus has a long history as an International Financial Centre and enjoys the lowest corporate tax rate in Europe: there is a 12.5% corporate tax levied on the resident companies based on the worldwide income.
Cyprus companies that we register are Private Companies limited by shares.
Cyprus company main characteristics:
| Company type | Private Company limited by share. |
| Corporate legislation | The Cyprus Bar Association is the governing authority and companies are regulated under the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113. |
| Information published relating to company officers | Upon registering your company in Cyprus, company officers name will appear in the business registry, however, nominee services are available. |
| Confidentiality | Cyprus offers a high level of anonymity and privacy. |
| Accounting requirement | Yes |
| Taxation | Among the lowest in Europe |
| Legislation | Modern offshore legislation |
| Standard Currency | Euro |
| Time to form | Cyprus has an efficient Registry : 7 days formation time. |
| Stability | Stable jurisdiction with very good reputation. |
| Communication | Efficient communication means. |
| Time zone | Convenient world time zone: GMT+2 |
| Secretary required | Yes |
| Paid up capital requirement | No paid up capital requirement. |
| Basis of legal system | Under Common Law. |
| Minimum directors/shareholders | A minimum of 1 director/shareholder suffice for incorporation. |
| Bearer shares | Bearer shares are not permitted. |
European company
European corporate identity gives you access to a huge market and to a wide range of suppliers. Enjoy prestige of the EU company and the opportunity to buy and sell within EU with 0% VAT.
Offshore company
Having an offshore company can help you save money. Offshore companies typically pay lower taxes. Paying lower taxes means that you can reinvest the company's earnings.
Leave the paperwork to us and get the bank account opened within a month. With LinkedEurope the bank account opening will be smooth and painless.