Cyprus Residency via Company Formation

Temporary EU residency in Cyprus through company formation with non-domicile tax benefits and strategic Mediterranean positioning.

€9,500· Full service · No hidden fees

Why Cyprus?

Company formation gets you residency: No property purchase required. Your Cyprus Ltd directorship is your residency path.

Fast-track approval: 4-8 weeks from company formation to permit approval.

Renewable status: 1-2 years initially. Renew as long as your company stays active.

Non-dom tax benefits: 0% tax on dividends and interest for 17 years. 2.65% GHS contribution applies.

Low corporate tax: 12.5% rate. One of the lowest in the EU.

Note for U.S. citizens: The U.S. taxes citizens on worldwide income regardless of residence. Cyprus non-dom status benefits non-U.S. persons directly. Americans still get EU residency, banking, and company benefits.

Director salary requirement: €2,500-4,000/month minimum. This salary establishes your residency basis.

Path to long-term status: After 5 years, apply for EU long-term resident status.

English-speaking EU jurisdiction: Mature legal and financial infrastructure.

Strategic Mediterranean location: Connected to Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Who Is This For

Non-EU entrepreneurs who need an EU operational base without passive property investment.
Business owners consolidating international operations through a Cyprus holding structure.
Active company directors who will run genuine business operations, not shell companies.
Founders with exit proceeds who want 0% tax on dividends flowing through their company.
Professionals from The Americas, Middle East, Asia, Africa, or CIS seeking credible EU residency.
Those who can sustain company costs of €3,500-6,000/year for audit, accounting, and compliance.

The Process

Step 1: Company Formation (5-10 business days)
We incorporate your Cyprus Ltd. €1,000 share capital. Registered office and company secretary arranged. You’re appointed director. This is your residency foundation.

Step 2: Application Preparation (2-4 weeks)
We prepare your employment contract, business plan, and all documents. Criminal record apostille, medical certificate, health insurance. Everything reviewed and legalized before filing.

Step 3: Submission and Approval (4-8 weeks)
Our lawyer files with Civil Registry. After approval, biometric appointment scheduled. Permit collected same day.

Requirements

Non-EU passport: Valid 2+ years. Third-country nationals only.

Cyprus company with real activity: Shell companies won’t pass. Must demonstrate genuine business.

Director role required: Active management, not passive shareholding.

Registered Cyprus office: Physical address arranged during company formation.

Director salary: €2,500-4,000/month minimum from the company.

Clean criminal record: From country of previous residence. Apostilled.

Medical certificate: Issued by licensed Cyprus doctor.

Health insurance: Valid in Cyprus for applicant and dependents.

Cyprus accommodation: Rental agreement or owned property proof required.

What's Included

Cyprus Ltd formation: Complete incorporation, €1,000 share capital, filing with Registrar.

Registered office and secretary: First year included.

Tax filing and compliance: First year tax filing and compliance included.

Application preparation: Employment contract, business plan, all documentation.

Document legalization: Apostille coordination for all required documents.

Application filing: Submitted by your Cypriot lawyer to Civil Registry.

Government fees: Residence permit fee (€270-500) included.

Non-dom tax application: Filed with Cyprus Tax Department after approval.

Bank account support: Guidance for personal and corporate accounts.

Timeline

Milestone	Timeframe
Company formation	5-10 business days
Document preparation & apostille	2-4 weeks
Residence permit submission	Day 1
Approval	4-8 weeks
Biometric appointment	1-2 weeks after approval
Permit collection	Same day as biometric
First renewal eligible	Year 1-2
EU long-term resident eligible	Year 5

Important Notes

Temporary, not permanent: Initial permit is 1-2 years. Must renew to maintain status. NOT permanent residency.

Renewal depends on company: Company must stay active with real operations. Directorship must continue. This is the most common failure point.

Real business required: Civil Registry assesses substance. Shell structures get rejected.

Annual company costs: Budget €3,500-6,000/year. Audit, accounting, registered office, secretary.

Salary is taxable: Director salary faces Cyprus income tax and social insurance. Non-dom only covers dividends and interest.

GHS contribution applies: 2.65% on dividends and interest. Not zero. Plan accordingly.

5-year path to permanence: EU long-term resident status after 5 years continuous residence. Not tied to company.

Not Schengen: Cyprus EU residency doesn’t grant Schengen access. Accession pending as of 2026.

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€9,500

Includes everything listed above.

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