Company registration Cyprus: register a company with us

Company formation in Cyprus usually means a private limited company: one shareholder is enough and there is no minimum share capital. We register it, set up directors and shareholders and prepare your bank account application; a licensed Cyprus advocate signs the incorporation forms, as the law requires, and the bank decides.

TypePrivate limited company
ShareholdersFrom one
Typical time1–3 weeks
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Options

Most founders

Private limited company

1 to 50 shareholders, no minimum share capital, one director aged 18 or over. Registration fee €165.

Faster

Accelerated registration

The same filing with the Registrar's accelerated service, for €100 more.

Steps and timeline

  1. 1

    Name and structure

    Shareholders, directors, activities; name approval €10 per name.

    2–3 days
  2. 2

    Registration

    We file forms HE1–HE3 with the Registrar of Companies, signed by a licensed Cyprus advocate; the Registrar's fee starts at €165.

    1–2 weeks
  3. 3

    Tax and bank

    TIN, VAT if needed, bank account; beneficial owners in the UBO register within 90 days.

    2–6 weeks

How long does company registration in Cyprus take?

Registration at the Registrar of Companies usually takes one to three weeks after the name is approved. The bank account often takes longer, because the bank reviews the owners, the source of funds and the business plan. We prepare that file at the same time, so the account can open soon after the company exists.

What do you need to register a company in Cyprus?

A name, at least one shareholder and one director aged 18 or over, a registered office address in Cyprus and the company's activities. There is no minimum share capital for a private company. The incorporation is signed by a licensed Cyprus advocate. We prepare the documents, file them and record the beneficial owners.

Documents

Before registration

Filed with the Registrar

0 of 6 ready

Official forms: MSUP2 · how to fill it in, ΥΚΑ 1-001 (Y.K.A. 1-001) · how to fill it in, Name approval application (no form number) · how to fill it in, HE1 (ΗΕ1) · how to fill it in, HE2 (ΗΕ2) · how to fill it in, HE3 (ΗΕ3) · how to fill it in, HE4 (ΗΕ4) · how to fill it in, T.D.1101 (Τ.Φ.1101) · how to fill it in, Ε.Σ.02 (E.S.02) · how to fill it in

The exact list depends on your situation; we confirm it before filing.

Who does what

What you do

  • Share your situation and goals
  • Collect documents from home
  • Agree the scope of work in writing

What we do

  • Check the requirements for your case
  • Prepare the documents and file the application
  • Follow up until the decision

Your coordinator

  • Plans the work and next steps
  • Keeps one timeline for everything
  • Reminds you of renewals and deadlines

Common mistakes

  • No real management in Cyprus
  • Opening the bank account too late
  • Unclear activities in the objects
  • Choosing a name before checking it with the Registrar
  • Forgetting the beneficial owners register: details within 90 days

What affects the cost

The price depends on your situation. We explain the scope and expected costs before work begins.

Number of shareholdersBank requirementsLicences for your activity

Questions

How do I register a company in Cyprus?

Four steps: approve the name (€10 per name), have a lawyer file forms HE1–HE3 with the memorandum and articles at the Registrar of Companies (€165 for a company with share capital), register for tax and VAT if needed, and enter the beneficial owners in the UBO register within 90 days. It usually takes one to three weeks; the bank account often takes longer.

Do I need a local director?

No. One director aged 18 or over is enough. From 2026 a Cyprus-incorporated company is tax resident here by default unless a tax treaty says otherwise; real management in Cyprus still matters for banks and treaty cases.

How long does the bank account take?

Often longer than the registration itself.

Is there a minimum share capital for a Cyprus company?

Not for a private company. Only a public company offering shares for subscription needs at least €25,629.

How much does company registration cost at the Registrar?

€165 for a company with share capital (€235 without), €100 more for accelerated registration, and €10 per name checked.

Who files the incorporation?

A lawyer: the statutory declaration HE1 is signed and sworn by the lawyer entrusted with the incorporation.

Sources

Figures checked 28 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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