Company registration — Cyprus
Turnkey Cyprus company registration from 6 weeks: corporate structure, paperwork, tax registration, IP Box, and a bank account — for gamedev and tech companies building a European structure.
What our clients face
You need a European jurisdiction
You are entering the European market and need access to banks, payment systems, and investors. A Cyprus company provides that access without the friction non-European jurisdictions create.
You want to lower the tax burden
Corporate income tax in Cyprus is 15% — one of the lowest in the EU. Dividends are taxed at 0% with no upper limit. Income from qualifying intellectual property is taxed at an effective 3% rate under the IP Box regime — one of the best setups in Europe for studios with registered IP.
Substance requirements are unclear
IP Box only works if the IP is developed or managed from Cyprus: documented R&D activity, a local director with real authority, and board decisions taken on the island. A nominee director with no real authority will not survive that scrutiny.
Our approach
Design the structure
Entity type, shareholder composition, IP ownership chain, and director roles. There are no citizenship restrictions for shareholders or directors — we check risks upfront, including EU sanctions compliance.
Register the company and taxes
We prepare and file incorporation documents with the Cyprus Registrar of Companies — signing is remote. We obtain the TIN, register for VAT, and provide a legal address and secretary services. A nominee director is available if needed.
Activate IP Box
We develop the tax structure and prepare and file the documents to qualify your eligible intellectual property for the IP Box regime.
Set up substance and open the account
Where needed, we arrange a local director and registered office and document the economic activity that supports the structure. We assist with account opening at Bank of Cyprus or Unlimit; for beneficiaries without a European residence permit, we develop alternative structures.
Stages of work
Initial assessment — 1–2 days
We analyse your business model, IP structure, and team setup — confirm Cyprus is the right fit and define the optimal structure.
Corporate structure design — 3–5 days
We design the holding and operating structure: entity type, shareholders, IP ownership chain.
Company registration — 3–5 days
We prepare and file all incorporation documents with the Cyprus Registrar of Companies. Signing is remote.
Tax registration and IP Box — 1–2 weeks
We register the company with the tax authority and start the IP Box qualification process.
Substance setup — 1–2 weeks
Where needed, we arrange a local director and office and document the economic activity.
Corporate account opening — 1–2 weeks
We prepare the compliance package and guide the banking process. Timelines depend on the bank and client profile.
Handover and support
We hand over the full corporate package, introduce local accountants, and stay on for ongoing support.
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