🇨🇾 Business Structures in Cyprus
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Cyprus. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Private Company Limited by Shares (Ltd)
Ιδιωτική Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης
Min. 1 shareholder
€1 (no statutory minimum)
5–10 business days
EU holding structures with participation exemptionIP-heavy businesses seeking the 2.5% effective IP Box rateInternational trading companies routing through the EU
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Public Company Limited by Shares (PLC)
Δημόσια Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης
Min. 7 shareholders
€25,629 (minimum issued capital)
2–4 weeks
Companies planning a public listing on the Cyprus Stock ExchangeLarge-scale investment vehicles requiring public fundraisingRegulated financial services entities
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