Incorporate your Cyprus company with a clear, fixed-fee process
15% corporate tax (2026 reform), EU membership and 65+ double tax treaties. Independent Cyprus Bar-licensed advocates handle the legal work. Nominee and banking assistance are available in the higher packages; professional fees start from €1,050, with VAT and official charges itemised separately.
We give you an indicative incorporation timetable after checking the name and complete documents. Tax registration, VAT assessment and bank onboarding follow separate authority and provider processes.
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Company Formation
Fixed fees
Published in Advance
15%
Corporate Tax Rate
Cyprus
Legal Support
Tired of Paying 40-50% Tax?
You built the business. You should keep more of what you earn.
The formation package, registered office, secretary, tax registrations and accounting obligations are not the same scope for every business.
Where a company is actually managed can matter more than where its incorporation certificate was issued.
Banks and payment providers make separate KYC decisions; incorporation does not create an approved account.
Foreign owners need to check residence, source-country tax, VAT and ongoing reporting before comparing headline rates.
Why Cyprus?
One of the most competitive tax jurisdictions in the EU
15% Corporate Tax Rate from 2026
The standard Cyprus corporate income-tax rate is 15% from 2026 for tax-resident companies. Actual tax depends on income, reliefs and any other jurisdictions involved.
EU Member State
Full EU membership since 2004. Access to the single market, freedom of movement, and the credibility of an EU-incorporated company.
IP Box Regime (~3% Effective Rate)
Qualifying intellectual property income taxed at an effective rate of roughly 3% under the nexus-compliant regime. Covers software, patents, utility models and plant-breeders' rights. Marketing intangibles (trademarks, brands) are excluded.
60+ Double Tax Treaties
Cyprus has a network of double-tax treaties. Relief depends on the applicable treaty, beneficial ownership, residence and anti-abuse conditions; a treaty does not eliminate every tax.
Outbound Withholding: Check the Payment
Cyprus withholding treatment depends on the payment and recipient. Royalties used in Cyprus and certain payments to recipients in listed jurisdictions can trigger withholding or other restrictions; review each route before quoting a rate.
English-Speaking Business Hub
English is widely spoken in business, law, and government. Common law legal system. A familiar environment for international entrepreneurs.
Cyprus tax advantages
The tax position of a Cyprus company — in numbers
The reason founders and holding-company owners move their structures here. Every figure below is in the Cyprus tax code today, not a promotional brochure.
15%
Cyprus tax-resident companiesCorporate income tax
The Cyprus corporate income-tax rate is 15% from 1 January 2026 for Cyprus tax-resident companies. The effective group result depends on income classification, reliefs and tax in other jurisdictions.
From 1 January 2026
~3%
IP Box effective rate
An 80% deduction can produce an approximately 3% effective rate on profit attributable to qualifying R&D-derived IP, subject to ownership, income and nexus tests. Software and certain patents may qualify; trademarks, brands and other marketing intangibles do not.
Nexus-compliant OECD BEPS Action 5
0%
Outbound dividend withholding: conditions apply
Cyprus generally does not withhold tax on dividends to non-resident shareholders, but specified recipient-country exceptions and anti-abuse rules must be checked. Interest and royalties have separate rules; royalties used in Cyprus can attract withholding.
0%
Share-sale tax requires asset review
Cyprus generally exempts gains on disposals of securities, subject to definitions and Cyprus immovable-property exceptions. The shareholder's residence and source-country rules need separate review.
DTT
Double tax treaties
Cyprus treaties may reduce source-country tax or resolve double taxation when the resident, beneficial-owner and anti-abuse conditions are met. Each treaty and payment must be checked.
EU
Parent-subsidiary & royalty directives
EU directives can reduce withholding on qualifying intra-EU group payments, subject to ownership, beneficial-ownership, anti-abuse and implementation conditions in both states.
NID
Notional Interest Deduction
A deemed interest deduction on new equity injected into a Cyprus company — reduces the effective corporate tax rate further for well-capitalised businesses.
0
Stamp duty on share transfers
Stamp duty on share transfers was abolished as part of the 2026 tax reform. No duty at incorporation, no duty on subsequent share movements — same treatment for intra-group restructuring.
From 1 January 2026
7 yrs
Loss carry-forward
Tax losses can be carried forward for 7 years against future profits (extended from 5 under the 2026 reform). Group loss relief is available across Cyprus-resident group companies meeting ownership conditions.
Extended from 5 in 2026
These are the general rules under Cyprus tax law for 2026. Your eligibility for any regime (non-dom, IP Box, 50% exemption) depends on your specific facts — we confirm what applies to you on the free 30-minute call.
What You Get
Everything you need to register and operate a Cyprus company
Remote Preparation Where Permitted
Company documents can often be prepared and exchanged remotely. Identity checks, notarisation, filing and banking requirements depend on the case and provider.
Registrar Timeline Confirmed After Review
We confirm an indicative filing sequence after reviewing the documents. The company exists once the Registrar issues the incorporation certificate; tax and bank onboarding are separate steps.
Director and Secretary Options
The relevant packages can include company-secretary and resident-director support. Beneficial-owner disclosure still applies; nominee arrangements do not conceal ownership or guarantee tax residence.
Banking Assistance by Package
Standard and Enterprise packages include the banking assistance described in their scope. Banks and payment providers make independent KYC and onboarding decisions.
Applicable Registrations Coordinated
The written package scope specifies incorporation, UBO and tax registrations. VAT, VIES and OSS depend on the company's actual activities and legal thresholds.
Fixed-Fee Pricing, Published Upfront
Core package prices are published. Government fees, VAT where applicable, disbursements and any specialist work are itemised in a written proposal before engagement.
How It Works
Registrar incorporation first; tax and banking follow their own timelines
Request a Free Consultation
Send us your enquiry. We reply to arrange a consultation and discuss the right structure for your situation.
We Handle Everything
Company registration, tax setup, banking, nominee services — all coordinated by Zeno with independent Cyprus Bar advocates and ICPAC auditors. You sign documents remotely.
Incorporation and Follow-on Setup
After the Registrar issues the incorporation certificate, we coordinate applicable tax, VAT and UBO filings and the agreed banking introduction. Each authority and bank has its own review timetable; account approval is not guaranteed.
Post-engagement clarity
What happens in your first 48 hours
No “we’ll be in touch”. Every client gets a concrete, named sequence of actions in the first two business days — so you know exactly what to expect, from whom, and when.
- Within 1 hour
Written confirmation of your scope of work and fixed-fee quote
Your dedicated lawyer
- Same business day
KYC pack sent for signature via secure portal — passport, proof of address, UBO declaration
- After KYC
Name application submitted to the Registrar; approval depends on name availability and Registrar review
- Before filing
Memorandum & Articles and incorporation forms prepared for review and signature
- Registrar stage
Incorporation application filed; the company exists when the Registrar issues its certificate
- After incorporation
Applicable TIN, VAT and UBO filings are coordinated; bank introduction and provider onboarding are separate, case-dependent stages
Official process: Registrar certificate of incorporation and Tax Department registration. Banking depends on the provider's checks and approval.
Ready to Register?
Request a free consultation. We review your enquiry and reply to arrange a call.
Who Is This For?
Remote Entrepreneurs
You run an online business and want to assess a Cyprus company while keeping personal residence and foreign management rules in view.
Holding Company Owners
You need a Cyprus entity for your international business structure with favourable tax treaties.
E-Commerce Sellers
You sell online across the EU and need a company registered in an EU member state with OSS/VIES compliance.
Tech Startups & IP Owners
You develop software and want to test whether an R&D-derived asset, its income and the nexus records qualify for IP Box relief.
Transparent Pricing
3 fixed-fee packages. Government fees and VAT itemised below.
Basic
For founders who can provide their own registered office, company secretary and bank account, but want incorporation and applicable tax registrations handled.
No annual Zeno renewal fee; other company costs may apply
What's included
- Company Name Application
- Preparation and submission of all incorporation documents and forms
- All certified certificates
- Expedited Registrar filing and follow-up; processing time depends on the Registrar
- UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) Registration
- Corporate tax registration and VAT, VIES or OSS registrations where applicable
- Company stamp and digital certificate pack
Standard
For Cyprus-resident founders who will direct their own company and need its office, secretary and online banking arranged. Personal relocation is a separate service.
Annual renewal: From €950 + VAT
What's included
- Everything in Basic
- Tax Registration
- VAT, VIES and OSS registration where applicable
- Nominee Secretary
- Registered Office
- Online bank account application assistance; approval is the provider's decision
- Second bank application without an extra professional fee if the first is declined
- AML Report
- UBO Registry Update
- A named account manager and direct WhatsApp contact
- Reply within one business day
- Ongoing tax and legal guidance
Enterprise
For founders who remain abroad or need Cyprus-resident director support. Personal tax residency and non-dom applications are separate relocation services.
Annual renewal: From €1,850 + VAT
What's included
- Everything in Standard
- Local bank account application assistance; approval is the bank's decision
- Cyprus-resident nominee director
- Partner oversight, board and shareholder resolutions, and reasonable document signing support
- Direct partner contact with same-business-day replies
Why Zeno, Not Someone Else?
Most agents handle formation only. We handle your entire Cyprus setup.
| zeno | Typical Agent | DIY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar-licensed advocates on your file | |||
| Company formation | |||
| Immigration handling | |||
| Tax residency setup | |||
| Non-dom registration | |||
| Bank account opening | Extra fee | ||
| Accounting & audit | Extra fee | ||
| Ongoing compliance | |||
| Fixed, transparent fees | Varies | N/A | |
| Dedicated legal contact |
Know what your engagement includes
Company formation is the starting point. Review the services, responsibilities and ongoing costs before choosing a package.
Responsible professionals
Zeno coordinates the engagement. Legal and statutory audit work requires the appropriately licensed independent professional. Confirm their identity and role in your engagement letter.
Written scope
Ask which incorporation, tax, VAT, banking and accounting tasks your package includes. Additional advice or a written legal opinion should be expressly agreed.
Fees and exclusions
Compare the full scope, government fees, VAT and recurring obligations. A quoted formation price alone does not describe the total cost of operating a company.
Ongoing support
Agree responsibility for filings, deadlines and correspondence. Representation in a dispute or court proceeding needs a separate, clearly defined scope.
The promise
Our no-surprises promise
Legal services have earned a reputation for hidden fees and slow replies. We designed Zeno to be the opposite — on purpose.
Published fixed fee
The price on our pricing page is the price on your engagement letter. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no upsells mid-engagement.
24-hour response SLA
We reply to enquiries within 24 business hours and propose a time for a consultation when one is appropriate.
Written scope before you commit
Before paid work starts, we provide a written scope and fixed-fee proposal. There is no obligation to proceed after the free consultation.
Legal work by independent Cyprus Bar-licensed advocates · Licensed-professional-led · Professional indemnity insurance in place
Find your fit
Which company-registration package fits you?
Four quick questions — we’ll recommend the right package and explain why, so your free consultation starts from a concrete plan.
Package Finder
Not sure which package is right for you?
Answer a few specific questions and we’ll recommend the right package — with the reasoning, so you know why it fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
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