Cyprus Company Registration
- Register your Company in Cyprus in 7 days.*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Steps to company formation - Cyprus
Complete our application form - Cyprus
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Cyprus Company
Good to Know
Following the Cypriot economic crisis of 2012-2013, Cyprus’ economy is steadily recovering. In 2014, the Cypriot economy continued to exceed expectations due to the resilience of key sectors of its economy, such as financial services, tourism, and business services. In the second quarter of 2015, the Cypriot economy recorded growth for a second consecutive quarter — a significant development that confirms that the economy is well on the road to recovery as well as its positive prospects. In September 2015, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services raised its rating on Cyprus by one notch saying the country’s economic and budgetary performance has exceeded its expectations.
Main Characteristics
Company type
Private Company limited by share.
Corporate legislation
The Cyprus Bar Association is the governing authority and companies are regulated under the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113.
Information published relating to company officers
Upon registering your company in Cyprus, company officers name will appear in the business registry, however, nominee services are available.
Confidentiality
Cyprus offers a high level of anonymity and privacy.
Accounting requirement
Yes
Taxation
Among the lowest in Europe Click here to know more
Legislation
Modern offshore legislation
Standard Currency
Euro
Time to form
Cyprus has an efficient Registry : 7 days formation time.
Stability
Stable jurisdiction with very good reputation.
Communication
Efficient communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT+2
Secretary required
Yes
Paid up capital requirement
No paid up capital requirement. The standard share capital is EUR 1,000 but can be amended to fit your requirements.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal system
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
A minimum of 1 director/shareholder suffice for incorporation.
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of the Company
A notarised copy 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport (with Apostille), an original or notarised copy of a proof of domicile (issued within last 3 months), an original personal bank reference letter mentioning good standing of the account since at least 2 years and a curriculum vitae.**
Cyprus Company, ideal for:
Cyprus Company Formation
Cyprus Jurisdiction News
Cyprus Moves to Deny Shell Company Banking Services
9 August 2018
In a much-anticipated move last week, the Cyprus Central Bank began drawing up a directive for the island’s banks. The document sets down instructions that new accounts should be automatically refused for so-called “shell” or “letterbox” companies. [..]
Did you know that a $10K investment can get you a tax-free company and residency in Dubai ?
30 July 2018
Due to recent legislative changes and increased compliance with international tax avoidance regulations, Dubai is no longer just a viable option for incorporating a new business. In fact, compared to others and due to these recent developments, it is fast becoming the destination of choice. [..]
Economic forecasts for Cyprus are positive through 2018
11 August 2016
A Bloomberg survey of 9 economist’s forecasts for Cyprus’ economic indicators through 2018 is good news for the Cyprus economy. According to the survey the average forecast for GDP growth in 2016 is 2.5%, for 2017 it is 2.1%, and 2.1% in 2018.[..]
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
Our Testimonials Are Verified By Feefo, A Third Party Company
Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
20-Feb-2014
SFM offered us very stable ,reliable and professional service that we highly recommend to anyone interested to open a company online. We were aware that establishing your business online without face to face communication has many disadvantages,but cooperating with SFM for that matter made us completely relaxed and secure that everything is being handled in most professional and reliable manner.
Moreover, the guidance of the staff,their constant support and kindness made the process very easy,so that they swiftly managed to establish our business that we still run today successfully.
We still use SFM services for all that we need as we progress in our business and we would not change SFM for anything!!!
Our sincere gratitude to SFM for being our best online business service !
SFM offered us very stable ,reliable and professional service that we highly recommend to anyone interested to open a company online. We were aware that establishing your business online without face to face communication has many disadvantages,but cooperating with SFM for that matter made us completely relaxed and secure that everything is being handled in most professional and reliable manner.
Moreover, the guidance of the staff,their constant support and kindness made the process very easy,so that they swiftly managed to establish our business that we still run today successfully.
We still use SFM services for all that we need as we progress in our business and we would not change SFM for anything!!!
Our sincere gratitude to SFM for being our best online business service !
19-Feb-2014
SFM is very professional and quickly, I used them for 3 times and for sure I will use again in the future. The office people are always available also during no working time
SFM is very professional and quickly, I used them for 3 times and for sure I will use again in the future. The office people are always available also during no working time
19-Feb-2014
Just collected all the incorporation documents form now.
Am pleased with the professional, efficient, reliable service of SFM; my contact at SFM,"christophe Morocco's" I really appreciate your patience & constant support to get everything done.
Thank you Christophe, thank you SFM.
Fekadu Alemu
SadofAleph Inc.
Just collected all the incorporation documents form now.
Am pleased with the professional, efficient, reliable service of SFM; my contact at SFM,"christophe Morocco's" I really appreciate your patience & constant support to get everything done.
Thank you Christophe, thank you SFM.
Fekadu Alemu
SadofAleph Inc.
18-Feb-2014
Efficient, quick and good value for money
Efficient, quick and good value for money
18-Feb-2014
The incorporation services of the SFM Offshore are outstanding, fast and reliable. We are pleased with the professionalism of their staff as well as with their office in Geneva. After one year in relationship, we have nothing to complain about. Renewal process was easy, quick and painless. Would recommend to everybody considering offshore services. Thank you SFM.
The incorporation services of the SFM Offshore are outstanding, fast and reliable. We are pleased with the professionalism of their staff as well as with their office in Geneva. After one year in relationship, we have nothing to complain about. Renewal process was easy, quick and painless. Would recommend to everybody considering offshore services. Thank you SFM.
12-Feb-2014
The agent assisting me (Zehra Fattah) displayed great commitment and provided me with excellent service throughout the process.
We faced many challenges i.e. my remote work location with limited IT connectivity and postal infrastructure, frequent travels between countries, different time zones etc but both of us persevered.
I can suggest to SFM that a personilsed document be sent to each client after the initial contact has been made outlining all the requirements and documentation that will be needed to complete the process. This should help the client understand the process better and help him/her and their SFM agent to track outstanding documents throughout the process. At times the sheer volume of documents requested became overwhelming however Zehra keep motivating and encouraging me. THANK YOU
The agent assisting me (Zehra Fattah) displayed great commitment and provided me with excellent service throughout the process.
We faced many challenges i.e. my remote work location with limited IT connectivity and postal infrastructure, frequent travels between countries, different time zones etc but both of us persevered.
I can suggest to SFM that a personilsed document be sent to each client after the initial contact has been made outlining all the requirements and documentation that will be needed to complete the process. This should help the client understand the process better and help him/her and their SFM agent to track outstanding documents throughout the process. At times the sheer volume of documents requested became overwhelming however Zehra keep motivating and encouraging me. THANK YOU
