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Cyprus for E-Commerce Operators

Use a Cyprus holding company to own your e-commerce brands, access EU VAT OSS, and pay 12.5% CIT — all from one EU-regulated base.

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Key Advantages

Why Cyprus for E-Commerce?

Holding Company Structure

Hold your Shopify, Amazon, or DTC brands under a Cyprus holding company. Dividends received from EU subsidiaries are generally exempt under the participation exemption.

EU VAT OSS Registration

Cyprus is an EU member state, enabling VAT One-Stop-Shop (OSS) registration for B2C digital and physical goods sold across all 27 EU member states from a single return.

12.5% Corporation Tax

Brand royalties, platform fees, and trading profits are taxed at 12.5% CIT — one of the lowest headline rates in the EU for e-commerce operators.

0% WHT on Outbound Dividends

Cyprus imposes zero withholding tax on dividends paid to non-resident shareholders, making profit repatriation straightforward for international owners.

65+ Double Tax Treaties

Cyprus has an extensive DTT network covering the US, UK, China, India, and 60+ other countries, reducing WHT on IP royalties and management fees paid cross-border.

Fast, Remote Incorporation

Set up your Cyprus e-commerce holding company fully remotely in 5–10 working days with no requirement to be physically present in Cyprus.

At a Glance

Key Tax Numbers

12.5%
Corporate Income Tax
On taxable trading profits
0%
WHT on Dividends Paid
To non-resident shareholders
65+
Double Tax Treaties
Covering major trading partners

The Process

How It Works

  1. Incorporate your Cyprus Ltd

    Form a private limited company under the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113. Expedited registration available in 5–10 working days.

  2. Set up banking

    Open a EUR corporate account with a Cyprus-licensed bank or Revolut Business to receive payments from Stripe, PayPal, or your payment processor.

  3. Register for EU VAT OSS

    Register for VAT in Cyprus and enrol in the EU One-Stop-Shop to file a single VAT return covering all EU B2C sales — eliminating the need for multiple EU VAT registrations.

  4. Annual compliance

    File annual audited accounts, CIT return (IR4), annual UBO register update, and quarterly VAT returns. We handle all of these for you.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a Cyprus company to sell on Amazon FBA in the EU?
Yes. A Cyprus Ltd can be the registered seller entity on Amazon Seller Central. You will need EU VAT registrations in any country where you store inventory (e.g. Germany, France, Poland), which we can assist with.
How does the participation exemption work for my e-commerce holding?
Dividends received by a Cyprus holding company from EU subsidiaries where it holds more than 1% are generally exempt from CIT under the EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive as implemented in Cyprus law.
Do I need substance in Cyprus for my e-commerce holding company?
Tax residency requires management and control to be exercised in Cyprus. This typically means holding board meetings in Cyprus and having local directors. We can provide this through our nominee director service.
Is Cyprus suitable for dropshipping businesses?
Yes, provided the business has genuine commercial substance. Cyprus works well as a holding and IP company for dropshipping operations with EU customers, particularly for brands that licence their name or software tools.

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