🇨🇾 Cyprus

    Europe's IP hub. 2.5% on intellectual property income. EU-compliant, treaty-rich.

    Tax

    2.5% IP Box

    Setup from

    €15,500

    Timeline

    8–12 weeks

    Ownership

    100% foreign

    Why Cyprus

    Key advantages

    2.5% IP Box

    Income from qualifying IP taxed at just 2.5%.

    12.5% standard rate

    One of the lowest standard corporate tax rates in the EU.

    EU-compliant with full directive access

    Parent-subsidiary directive, interest and royalties directive.

    No withholding on dividends

    No withholding tax on dividends paid to non-residents.

    65+ double tax treaties

    Extensive treaty network across Europe, Asia, and CIS.

    What We Build

    Full scope of implementation

    • Cyprus Limited Company registration
    • IP Box application and IP transfer coordination
    • Substance: registered address, local director (mandatory for tax residency)
    • Full KYC file preparation (strict banks — we prepare everything)
    • Bank account: Hellenic Bank, AstroBank, or EU alternative
    • Annual audit coordination (mandatory in Cyprus)

    Who This Is For

    Ideal client profiles

    Software and SaaS companies with recurring IP income
    Businesses earning royalties or licensing fees
    EU-facing businesses needing a compliant European base
    Holding companies requiring EU parent-subsidiary directive

    Our Offer

    European IP holding company with 2.5% effective rate. Built to pass compliance scrutiny.

    Ready to build your Cyprus structure?