Cyprus imposes the second lowest tax rate for individuals and the lowest taxes on corporate profits among the euro area countries, according to data published by Eurostat. The maximum tax rate for individuals in Cyprus is 30%, while the average in the eurozone is 42.4% and 37.5% in the EU. Regarding the tax on corporate profits, the rate in Cyprus is 10%, while the average in the eurozone is 25.7% and in the EU 23.2%. In addition, Cyprus is one of the most advantageous places of residency for Russian and Ukrainian companies. Also It offers a high level of banking, auditing, accounting and legal services, which developed Cyprus into a successful international business and financial centre.
The following types of companies can be incorporated in the Republic of Cyprus:
Requirements for Company Incorporation in Cyprus
Name: Approval by the Registrar of Companies of the proposed name of the company.
Share capital: The amount of the nominal capital of the company and how it will be divided needs to be declared. This is usually expressed in Euro but may also expressed in any other currency.
Shareholders: The company must have at least one shareholder. For every shareholder, the name, address, occupation, passport details, nationality and number of shares held must be declared at the Registrar of Companies. Owners of shares who wish to keep their anonymity may appoint nominee shareholders to hold the shares on their behalf.
Directors: The company must have at least one director. The names, addresses, occupation, passport details and nationalities of the proposed directors must be declared at the Registrar of Companies. It should be noted that the residency of the directors is one of the key factors determining the residency of the Cyprus company. For this reason, it is recommended that the majority of the directors of the company are Cyprus residents.
Secretary: The company must have a secretary. The name, address, occupation, passport details and nationality of the proposed secretary must be declared at the Registrar of Companies.
Registered office: The proposed address of the company's registered office must be declared at the Registrar of Companies.
Memorandum & Articles of Association: A general description of the proposed main business of the company is required prior to the filing of the memorandum and articles of association of the company.
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