- Remote setup
- Possible
- Visit, notary or lawyer
- Lawyer required
- Local director
- No
- Registered address
- Cyprus address
- Minimum capital
- No minimum
- Yearly upkeep
- €350 annual fee
- EU member
- Yes
- IWG business address
- 3 centresfrom $47/mo
What the registry requires
| Company type | Private company limited by shares |
|---|---|
| Registry | Department of Registrar of Companies |
| Government filing fee | €165 — €165 with share capital (€235 without); +€100 for accelerated processing. |
| Registration time | The registry offers an accelerated procedure for €100 but does not state a day count. |
| Resident director | At least one director and one secretary, each 18 or older; the official page states no residency requirement. |
| Visit, notary or lawyer | A Cyprus lawyer signs and swears the statutory declaration (HE1) before the court; the memorandum and articles are in Greek. |
| Registered address | A registered office in Cyprus is notified on form HE2. The registry does not address virtual offices. |
| Minimum capital | No minimum |
| Corporate tax | Corporate income tax 15% from 1 January 2026 (was 12.5%). |
| Every year | Annual company fee of €350, due by 30 June. |
What it costs
- Government filing fee
- €165
- ≈ $188 at ECB rates
€165 with share capital (€235 without); +€100 for accelerated processing.
- Every year
- €350 annual fee
Annual company fee of €350, due by 30 June.
- Not included
- Provider fees
Registered agent or address, notary fees, accounting and bank onboarding vary by provider — ask for a quote in the request form.
How to register a company in Cyprus, step by step
- Engage a Cyprus lawyer and approve the company name.
- Prepare the memorandum and articles (in Greek).
- The lawyer swears the HE1 declaration and files the incorporation.
- Notify the registered office (HE2) and directors and secretary.
- Register for tax and, if needed, VAT.
- Pay the €350 annual fee by 30 June and file accounts.
Corporate tax in Cyprus
15%. Corporate income tax 15% from 1 January 2026 (was 12.5%).
Rates are the headline figures published by the tax authority; your effective rate depends on residence, activity and treaties. This is not tax advice.
Common mistakes
- Expecting a do-it-yourself online filing — incorporation runs through a Cyprus lawyer.
- Relying on the old 12.5% rate: the corporate tax rate is 15% from 2026.
- Missing the annual fee deadline of 30 June.
Guides for your situation
Compare Cyprus with alternatives
| Yearly upkeep | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £100≈ $133 | Within 24 hours | 19%–25% | No | Not required | Physical UK address | Confirmation statement + accounts | |
 CyprusLtd | €165≈ $188 | Not stated | 15% | No | Lawyer required | Cyprus address | €350 annual fee |
 ItalyS.r.l. | €200≈ $228 | Not stated | 24% IRES + 3.9% IRAP | Reciprocity (non-EU) | Notary (online ok) | Registry silent | From €100 a year |
 SwedenAB | SEK 2,400≈ $242 | About 7 working days | 20.6% corporate tax | Half of board in EEA | Not required | Swedish postal address | Annual report yearly |
4 of 4 · official sources, checked September 27, 2026. Government fees only; agent and address costs are extra.≈ USD at ECB reference rates of September 25, 2026.
Nearest by region and government fee. All 83 jurisdictions in one table · take the quiz.
Sources
- Incorporation procedure and fees — companies.gov.cy, checked September 27, 2026
- Annual fee €350 — companies.gov.cy, checked September 27, 2026
- Corporate tax 15% from 2026 — gov.cy, checked September 27, 2026 (search extract)