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Cyprus Company Formation by Industry

Cyprus offers a uniquely competitive tax and regulatory environment for a wide range of business types. Select your industry to see the specific advantages, tax numbers, and incorporation process.

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2.5% effective IP tax rate

SaaS

Cyprus IP Box reduces your effective CIT on software/SaaS income to 2.5%. 12.5% standard CIT. Software qualifies as IP — no patent needed.

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12.5% CIT + EU VAT OSS

E-Commerce

Hold your e-commerce brands under a Cyprus company. EU VAT OSS access, 0% WHT on outbound dividends, and 65+ DTT network.

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0% CGT on crypto disposals

Crypto / Web3

No capital gains tax on company crypto disposals. CySEC CASP licensing for EU passporting. Non-dom 0% SDC on dividends.

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CySEC CIF licence + 12.5% CIT

Forex & Prop Trading

Cyprus hosts the majority of EU-regulated forex brokers. MiFID II passporting, 12.5% CIT, and Pillar Two exempt below €750M.

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60-day residency, 0% dividend SDC

Digital Creators

YouTubers, influencers, and content creators use Cyprus to access IP Box rates, 0% non-dom dividend SDC, and 60-day residency rules.

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12.5% CIT on consulting fees

Consultancies

Run your independent consultancy through a Cyprus management company. IP Box on proprietary tools. Simple structure, low overhead.

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0% WHT dividends, 0% CGT shares

Holding Companies

Cyprus is Europe's leading holding jurisdiction: 0% WHT on dividends paid abroad, 0% CGT on share disposals, participation exemption.

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CBC EMI licence + EU passporting

Fintech / EMI

CBC-issued EMI and Payment Institution licences with PSD2 passporting across 27 EU member states. 12.5% CIT on payment income.

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