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Company formation · Residency · Banking

Set up in Cyprus: without the runaround.

Form your Cyprus company remotely in about four weeks, matched to a licensed local professional. No hidden costs, no anonymous partners.
  • Real EU status: a member state, not an “offshore” label
  • Company formation fully remote via power of attorney
  • Company incorporated in about four weeks
  • Matched to a licensed, regulated Cypriot professional
  • ! The bank account takes 6–12 weeks. We say that upfront, not after you sign.

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Two minutes, four questions. No obligation.

€1,200–€2,600 typical formation · €165 gov. fee · full breakdown →

A licensed Cyprus professional calls within 48h · No spam · No hard sell

The honest case for Cyprus

Why founders and retirees choose Cyprus

An EU jurisdiction with one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the bloc and a non-dom regime that legally removes dividend tax for years. Here is the full picture.

  • 15% corporate income tax, raised from 12.5% in 2026, still among the EU’s lowest
  • 0% tax on dividends for non-doms, for up to 17 years
  • 0% capital gains on most share and securities disposals
  • Full EU market access and financial services passporting
  • Annual government company levy abolished (2024)
  • English used in courts, business, and professional services
  • Remote formation fully possible under power of attorney
  • EU whitelist: not a blacklisted or greylisted jurisdiction
The part competitors skip: the bank account is the slow part. Expect 6–12 weeks at a Cyprus bank, not days. Cyprus is a fully-taxed, EU-compliant jurisdiction with a public beneficial-owner register. No secrecy. No instant accounts.
Quick estimate

What could Cyprus save you?

Select your country and situation. Rates are per-country effective estimates, a rough benchmark, not a tax return. The free call gives you the exact figure.

: effective rate
Cyprus: effective rate
Estimated annual saving
Before professional fees · Estimate only · Individual results vary

See full breakdown with all three calculators →

Sources: DE BMF, HMRC 2025/26, NL Belastingdienst 2024, DGFiP 2024, AT BMF 2024, CY Law 18(I)/2024. Not tax advice.

How it works

  1. 1
    Tell us what you need

    Two minutes, four questions, your timeline. No payment, no obligation. We need enough context to match you correctly.

  2. 2
    We match you to the right firm

    Instead of comparing ten websites, you’re connected to a licensed Cyprus firm that fits your case: company, residency, tax, or property.

  3. 3
    Your free consultation

    A licensed Cyprus professional calls within 48 hours. Only after that call, if it fits, does a tailored quote follow.

What you can expect

  • Response within 48 hours from a real person, not a bot
  • A partner who is licensed, regulated, and based in Cyprus
  • Transparent pricing before you commit. No surprise invoices.
  • Company formation fully remote via power of attorney
  • Primary-source citations for every regulatory claim on this site
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Who this is for

Composite profiles based on real enquiries. Your outcome depends on your specifics. A free call gives you the actual numbers for your case.

The Retiree

UK pensioner relocating to Cyprus

£40,000/year pension, planning to settle near Paphos or Limassol.

The concern:Post-Brexit residency rules, pension taxation, and healthcare coverage once outside the UK.
The Cyprus route:Category F residency on passive income. 5% flat tax on foreign pension income. UK–Cyprus double tax treaty applies.
The Founder

SaaS operator, €100k–€500k annual profit

EU or UK national paying 25–42% on profits or distributions at home.

The default:Keep the home-country entity. Pay full personal and corporate rates. Accumulate less capital each year.
The Cyprus route:Cyprus Ltd at 15% CIT. Relocate as non-dom: 0% on dividends for up to 17 years. Formed remotely in about four weeks for around €1,800 + €165 government fee.
The Digital Nomad

Remote worker earning €3,500+/month net

Non-EU national, working for foreign employer or clients, wanting a legal EU base.

The problem:Living visa-to-visa with no stable tax residency and no right to stay long-term.
The Cyprus route:Digital Nomad Visa — 1 year, renewable to 3, non-EU only. Clear path to Cyprus tax residency.
The Investor

HNW individual with passive income from securities

EU dividends, listed funds, or rental property income taxed at 25–30% at home.

The default:Hold assets personally. Pay dividend and capital gains tax in full each year.
The Cyprus route:Cyprus holding structure. 0% CGT on qualifying share disposals. 0% dividend tax for non-dom shareholders.

Why you can trust what is on this page

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Every figure is sourced

Each tax rate, fee, and deadline links to an official Cypriot government source with the date it was verified. Where competitors still quote the abolished 12.5% rate, we cite the 2026 reform from the Official Gazette.

180+ primary source citations across 14 guides
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Licensed professionals only

The actual formation, tax, and residency work is done by independent, regulated Cyprus firms: advocates and licensed Administrative Service Providers, not by this website.

Professionals regulated under Cyprus Bar Association and ICPAC
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No hidden agenda

This is a lead-generation site. You pay nothing. We are paid by professionals for matched referrals; that keeps the guides free, unsponsored, and without affiliate links.

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Formation typically from €1,200 + €165 government fee

  • A free call with a licensed Cyprus professional
  • Your situation discussed in detail, not a script
  • Honest guidance on whether Cyprus fits your case
  • Non-dom and residency options explained
  • A tailored quote only after the call, if you want one
  • No payment, no obligation to proceed
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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up a Cyprus company?+

Typically €1,200–€2,600 professional fee plus a €165 government fee for the Companies Registry. The bank account is separate (€500–€1,000). Annual recurring costs — audit, secretary, registered office — add €1,500–€3,500 per year. Full cost breakdown →

Do I need to travel to Cyprus to form a company?+

No. A licensed Administrative Service Provider handles the full incorporation remotely under a power of attorney. The bank account sometimes requires a video KYC call, but in-person presence is rarely required. Formation guide →

What is the corporate tax rate in Cyprus?+

15% since 1 January 2026, raised from 12.5% by Law 18(I)/2024. Non-domiciled owners pay 2.65% GHS only on dividends for up to 17 years after becoming Cyprus tax residents. Interactive tax calculator →

Is Cyprus an offshore tax haven?+

No. Cyprus is a full EU member state on the EU whitelist of cooperative jurisdictions, with a public beneficial-owner register. It offers low tax legally — not anonymity or secrecy. What "offshore" really means →

How long does it take to get Cyprus residency?+

Category F (retirement/passive income): 2–4 months. Residency by Investment (AIP): 2–3 months. Digital Nomad Visa: 4–8 weeks. Work visa: 6–12 weeks depending on employer and permit type. All residency routes →

Can I open a Cyprus bank account without visiting?+

Usually yes, but expect mandatory video KYC and a 6–12 week processing time at major Cyprus banks. EMI alternatives (Wise Business, Revolut Business) open faster but are not full Cyprus bank accounts. Plan for the bank — it is the longer process. Full banking guide →