Cyprus Company

Looking to establish your company in Cyprus with a process that’s clear, compliant, and tailored to your needs? Our team provides legal and corporate advisory services to ensure every stage, from name clearance to governance structure, is guided with precision.

Contact us today o discuss your Cyprus company setup.

Requirements for Cyprus Company Formation

To begin the process, clients will need to provide:

• Two or three preferred company names for preliminary clearance by the Registrar of Companies (usually 2–3 working days). We also maintain a list of pre-cleared names that can save time.

• A brief description of the company’s intended activities, to form the basis of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

• Details of the authorized and issued share capital (often EUR 1,000 divided into 1,000 shares of EUR 1 each, though other currencies are possible).

• Information on the proposed directors, secretary, and beneficial owners (name, address, occupation, nationality, passport copy, and shareholding proportions).

• If nominee services are required, details of the nominees.

• A completed Know-Your-Client (KYC) questionnaire signed by the beneficial owners.

Typical Timeframe

Once the name is cleared and required documentation is submitted, company formation in Cyprus is generally completed within 8–10 working days.

Shelf Companies

For clients requiring a faster solution, we can arrange access to a pre-registered “shelf company.” These companies have not traded, hold no assets or liabilities, and are available for immediate use. Officers or shareholders may be updated once the transfer is complete.

Certificates

Following incorporation, the Registrar of Companies provides official certificates (e.g., incorporation, directors/secretary, shareholders, registered office, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association). We coordinate the process so that clients receive certified copies for their records.

Nominee Shareholder Services

Where nominee shareholders are engaged, a confidential Declaration of Trust is signed in favor of the beneficial owner. This confirms in writing that the nominee only holds the shares on behalf of the beneficial owner, who remains entitled to all rights, benefits, and profits.