Cyprus
Capital: Nicosia.
Official languages: Greek, Turkish.
Currency: euro.
Company registration provides the following benefits:
- Registration 24-48 hours in advance.
- An agreement signed by Cyprus with 34 countries on the avoidance of double taxation.
- The lowest corporate tax in Europe is 0% - 12.5%.
- It is on the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) white list.
Cyprus is an island state in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus has a population of about 1.2 million people. The main cities and ports are Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca. The basis of the Cyprus economy is the tourism and industrial sectors. The most developed industries are shipbuilding and textiles.
Companies registered in Cyprus automatically become part of the European Economic Area. This simplifies doing business with European partners.
Features of taxation and reporting
It is necessary to keep accounts, undergo an audit and submit a tax return. Reporting is submitted annually.
- Corporate income tax for LTD companies is 12.5% - one of the lowest rates in the European Union.
- LTDs do not pay tax on dividends.
- Interest and royalties received by LTD companies from foreign sources are also not subject to taxes.
- VAT in Cyprus is set at 19%. However, most transactions within the EU are subject to a zero VAT rate.
Company registration
Time frame for company registration: 1-2 days.
The most popular form of registration for foreign investors is a Limited Liability Company (Ltd). The main advantage is the limited liability of participants by shares in the authorized capital. In addition, it is possible to register trusts, offshore companies, partnerships, and representative offices. Choosing the right structure depends on your business goals.
To register a company remotely, you will need to provide the following information:
- Choosing a company name: three options are required.
- Certified copies of passports of shareholders and directors.
- Company director's resume (CV) and income certificate.
- Letter of recommendation for the person acting as the director of the company.
- In some cases, a certificate of no criminal record from the director may be required.
A quick guide to registering a company in Cyprus:
To quickly register an LTD, contact IT-OFFSHORE specialists. The cost of our services includes:
- Preparation of documents (collection, filling, notarization, etc.).
- Company registration.
- Payment of all government fees.
- Registration agent services for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
- Translation services.
- Delivery of registration documents to any address.
The bottom line
Cyprus provides favorable conditions for doing business for foreign investors. Recently, due to its popularity, the jurisdiction is constantly undergoing various changes in its legislation, so we recommend consulting with IT-OFFSHORE lawyers to avoid possible legal consequences and ensure compliance with all laws.
Our company offers comprehensive support for the company at all stages - from registration to full support of its activities. We not only help you legally register a company, but also take on many subsequent tasks. In particular, our scope of services includes maintaining accounting and tax records, providing nominee directors and shareholders, leasing a legal address, obtaining all necessary licenses and permits for the company. We ensure the full operation of the business per the laws of a particular jurisdiction.
