Setting up a company in Cyprus, and the IP Box advantage

Cyprus has quietly become one of Europe's most practical bases for entrepreneurs: an EU member state, English-speaking in business, with a long-established framework for holding and trading companies and one of the more attractive regimes anywhere for income from intellectual property. For founders whose value sits in software, patents or brands, that last point deserves attention.

The company, in brief

A Cyprus limited company can be formed in a matter of days once your documents and due diligence are in order. You will need a registered office, at least one director and shareholder, and a clear picture of the activity. Substance matters more than it once did — real management and presence on the island — so structure it honestly with an advisor rather than off a template.

The IP Box, in plain terms

Cyprus offers a generous deduction on qualifying profits from intellectual property, which can lower the effective tax on that income substantially. The rules follow the international nexus approach — the benefit tracks the research and development you genuinely do — so eligibility and the exact figures depend on your specifics. Treat the numbers you read online as indicative and get them confirmed for your case.

This is not a do-it-yourself exercise. Tell our concierge what your business does and where you are based today, and we will connect you with a corporate lawyer and an accountant who can confirm the structure, the substance requirements and the real, current numbers for your situation.