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By Nexora Cyprus editorial team · General information — seek advice for your circumstances
Quick Summary
Nexora's published 2026 formation fees are €1,050 for Essential, €2,300 for Basic and €3,900 for Business, plus VAT and government fees. The €350 annual company levy was abolished from 2024. Accounting, year-end financial statements, the applicable audit or review, IR4, VAT/VIES and director payroll are bundled from €800 for a nil-transaction company or €2,100–€4,800 for an active company with up to 1,500 transactions.
Cyprus Company Incorporation — Cost Breakdown
| Item | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar filing fee (HE1+HE2+HE3+M&AA) | €165 | Government fee; standard share capital up to €1,000 |
| Expedited Registrar processing | +€100 | Optional; reduces timeline to 1–2 days |
| Professional/legal fees — standard incorporation | €500–€1,500 | Varies by provider; includes name search, drafting, filing |
| M&AA bespoke drafting (if required) | €300–€800 | For class shares, drag-along, complex provisions |
| Apostilled certificates (if needed abroad) | €50–€150/set | Certificate of Incorporation, M&AA, directors/shareholders |
Annual Running Costs — Cyprus Company
| Item | Annual Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Levy (Registrar) | €0 (abolished 2024) | Annual levy was abolished from 2024; previously €350/year |
| Registered office service | €349 + VAT/year | Standalone add-on; included in Basic and Business |
| Company secretarial service | €349 + VAT/year | Standalone add-on; included in Basic and Business |
| Nominee director service (if used) | €799 + VAT/year | Standalone add-on; included in Business |
| Accounting, statements, audit/review and IR4 | €800–€4,800 + VAT/year | Nil activity to 1,500 transactions; active companies start at €2,100 |
| Annual Return (HE32) | €200/year | Published standalone annual-compliance fee |
| UBO Register annual update | €250 + VAT/year | No-change annual update |
Opening a corporate bank account in Cyprus is a separate process from company registration and involves its own costs and timeline. Traditional Cyprus banks (Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Limited) typically charge annual maintenance fees of €200–€500/year and require in-person meetings. Electronic Money Institution (EMI) accounts (e.g., Wise Business, Airwallex, Revolut Business) are often faster to open and cheaper to maintain.
Banking Options — Cost and Timeline Comparison
| Option | Setup Time | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus bank (Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank Limited) | 4–12 weeks | €200–€500 | In-person KYC; comprehensive services |
| EMI (Wise Business, Revolut Business) | 1–2 weeks (online) | €0–€240 | Good for international payments; no lending |
| International bank (HSBC, ING) | 8–16 weeks | €300–€1,000 | Suitable for larger structures; more complex onboarding |
The Registrar may offer different processing options. Availability, current charges and expected timing should be confirmed for the particular filing before relying on a launch date.
Standard vs Expedited Cyprus Incorporation
| Dimension | Standard Track | Expedited Track |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar government fee | €165 | €165 + approximately €100 |
| Name approval processing | 3–5 working days | 1 working day |
| Incorporation processing | Registrar-dependent | Confirm current option |
| End-to-end (KYC → Certificate) | Case-specific | Case-specific |
| TIN registration (Cyprus Tax Department) | Same in both tracks (approximately 3–5 days post-incorporation) | Same in both tracks (approximately 3–5 days post-incorporation) |
| Risk of name-rejection rework | Same in both tracks | Same in both tracks |
| Best for | Founders with no specific deadline; cost-sensitive setups | Time-sensitive deadlines (contracts, investment closings, bank windows) |
| Effect on banking onboarding | Slight delay (banks can pre-screen on incorporation date) | Identical (banks evaluate company on receipt of Certificate) |
The expedited track is a Registrar service applied per filing. Each subsequent filing (post-incorporation amendments, share-capital changes, director changes) can be expedited or standard independently. Most fast-track engagements expedite incorporation only and use standard processing for routine updates.
Before engaging a corporate-services provider to register your Cyprus company, ask these six questions:
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Cyprus Registrar company lifecycle and Cyprus Registrar forms and guidance publish the controlling material for this topic. Check the current law, form, circular or portal instructions before acting; this article is general information and the live official material prevails.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax laws change frequently. Consult a qualified Cyprus adviser for guidance specific to your situation. The information on this page is general guidance only and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, immigration or financial advice. Specific advice should be obtained based on the facts of each case.
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