From name reservation to entry in the commercial register: how setting up your Cyprus Limited works – usually in just 7 to 10 business days.
We clarify goals, shareholders, business purpose and the right structure incl. substance.
Checking and reserving the company name with the Cypriot registrar.
Drafting the Memorandum & Articles, appointing director, secretary and registered office.
Filing and entry in the commercial register – usually within 7–10 business days.
Tax and VAT registration and building substance.
For the formation you mainly need ID documents of the shareholders and directors, a proof of address, details of the business purpose and – depending on the bank – further compliance documents (source of funds, business model). Every Ltd must have a director, a company secretary and a registered office in Cyprus.
For the company to be recognised for tax, the effective management should be in Cyprus. Building substance (local management, office, real activity) is therefore part of the plan from the start – not an afterthought.
| Formation time | approx. 7–10 business days to registration |
| Government fees | state fees plus service |
| Mandatory bodies | Director, Secretary, Registered Office |
| Ongoing | bookkeeping, annual accounts, audit, substance costs |
| Note | total costs provided in writing in advance |
Once registered, the company legally exists – now the operational part begins. Key steps are tax and VAT registration, the UBO register filing and building substance (office, local management).
After that comes the ongoing administration: bookkeeping, the annual audited statement, tax returns and deadlines. So you can focus on your business, we take these on as part of ongoing support – including coordination with your tax adviser in Germany if desired.
Registration usually takes 7–10 business days; including preparation and substance, plan a few weeks.
Many steps are possible by power of attorney and digitally. For building substance an on-site visit may be sensible depending on the case.
Yes, an Ltd is possible with a single shareholder. The mandatory bodies (director, secretary, registered office) must still be in place.
Note: not tax or legal advice. A tax saving requires a properly set up structure with genuine economic substance. Figures as of 2026.
Free, no obligation and honest. In about 20 minutes we clarify whether and how the step makes sense for you.
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