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Corporate services in Cyprus

Banklane provides end-to-end corporate services in Cyprus: company registration, business licence registration, visa & immigration, employee recruitment, office leasing, and ready-made company transfers — alongside our core bank-account opening service.

Low-tax EU member popular for holding and IP companies.

Services in Cyprus.

Company Registration

Incorporate your entity quickly and correctly — entity selection, name reservation, filing, and certificates.

Business Licence Registration

Obtain the operating licences and permits your activity requires in the jurisdiction.

Visa & Immigration

Investor, work, and residence visa processing for founders, directors, and key staff.

Employee Recruitment

Source, screen, and onboard local talent — plus payroll and HR-compliance support.

Office Leasing

Flexi-desks, serviced offices, or full premises to meet substance and licensing needs.

Ready-Made Company Transfer

Acquire an existing, clean, licensed entity for immediate market entry where available.

Cyprus — key facts.

Bank Account Opening10–20 days
Common Entity TypePrivate Limited Company
Corporate Tax12.5% corporate tax
Foreign OwnershipYES  100% allowed
Local Agent / DirectorLocal director recommended for tax residency
Incorporation Time1–2 weeks
INDICATIVE ONLY: Figures above are general estimates and may change. Exact tax, licensing, and timeline details for your specific case are confirmed in writing during your consultation. See our Disclaimer.

Account opening process.

STEP 01

Match

We assess your case and shortlist the banks in Cyprus most likely to approve you.

STEP 02

Build

We prepare your Lane Card™ dossier — pre-answering every KYC question the bank will ask.

STEP 03

Launch

Applications submitted to named relationship managers — in parallel, not in sequence.

STEP 04

Land

Account approved and activated. Typical timeline: 10–20 days.

Pros & cons of Cyprus.

Advantages

  • Low 12.5% corporate tax within the EU
  • Extensive double-tax treaty network
  • Popular for holding and IP structures

Watch-outs

  • Substance needed for tax residency
  • Banking onboarding tightened post-2018
  • Reputation scrutiny on some structures

Ready to set up in Cyprus?

Tell us your business activity and ownership structure. We'll confirm exact costs, timelines, and the best banks for your case within 24 hours.