Office and coworking in Cyprus

From a coworking desk to a full office in Limassol or Nicosia. An office also supports your company's substance and bank file.

OptionsDesk, coworking, office

CitiesLimassol, Nicosia, Larnaca

Typical time1–4 weeks

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Limassol seafront towers and marina on a sunny morning

Checked 22 October 2026

Steps and timeline

1
Brief
Team size, budget, area, and whether you need a full office or a desk. A registered address on its own comes only from a licensed provider.
1 day
2
Viewings
A licensed estate agent shortlists suitable offices and arranges viewings.
1–2 weeks
3
Lease
Check the building has a building permit, certificate of approval and title deeds: the council needs them for the business premises licence.
1 week
4
Licence
Apply to the local municipal or community council. It inspects the premises and decides within four months of a complete application.
up to 4 months
5
Company address
If the office becomes your registered office, notify the Registrar of Companies on form HE2 within 14 days of the change.
14 days

Documents

From the landlord

Building permitNeeded for the business premises licenceCertificate of approvalShows the building was finished as permittedTitle deedsA copy goes with the licence application

Depending on your activity

Cyprus Fire Service certificateFor some types of premisesElectrical and Mechanical Services certificateFor some types of premisesSanitary certificateFrom the municipality or communityDeputy Ministry of Tourism licenceFor catering and entertainment venues

For the company

Form HE2Notifies the Registrar of a new registered office

0 of 8 ready

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

Signing a lease before seeing the building permit, certificate of approval and title deeds.
Using a mailbox as the registered office: the law does not allow it.
Forgetting to notify the Registrar of a new address within 14 days.
Letting the premises licence lapse: it lasts six months or one year and is renewed by applying again.

What affects the cost

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

What you do on the premises: some activities need extra certificates.The type of premises, which sets the council's licence fee.Whether you need a real workplace or only a registered address.

Questions

Can I use a virtual office as a registered office in Cyprus?

The registered office must be in Cyprus and must not be a mailbox. Letters from the Registrar arrive there and the company's registers are kept there.

Is a virtual office enough for substance?

Often not; real management needs a real place.

Do I need a licence to use an office in Cyprus?

Yes. Any building used for business needs a licence from the local municipal or community council.

How long does a business premises licence take?

The council decides within four months of a complete application, after an on-site inspection. The licence is valid for six months or one year.

How do I change my company's registered address in Cyprus?

File form HE2 with the Registrar of Companies within 14 days of the change. The new address appears in the public register.

Sources

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

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