Specialist advisory for entrepreneurs and businesses evaluating Cyprus and other leading jurisdictions for their corporate structure.
Corporate Structuring Consultation for International Business in Cyprus
At Alexandrou Corporate Services, we advise international entrepreneurs and businesses on selecting and structuring the right corporate vehicle for their goals. Our consultative approach covers Cyprus alongside other cost-effective, tax-efficient jurisdictions, including Seychelles, the British Virgin Islands, Belize, Mauritius, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
With over 15 years of advisory experience, here’s how we support you:
Expert Jurisdiction Guidance
We provide personalized advice on the most suitable jurisdiction for your business, based on your objectives, industry, and financial goals — whether you’re prioritizing asset protection, tax efficiency, or a favourable regulatory environment.
Tailored Corporate Structuring Advice
We take the time to understand your business activities and target market — from cryptocurrency and iGaming to holding structures or real estate investment — and advise on a structure aligned with your long-term strategy.
Streamlined Advisory Coordination
Through our established network of partners, we guide you efficiently through every step of structuring your business in Cyprus or your jurisdiction of choice, helping you avoid unnecessary delays.
Compliance Advisory
We advise on all relevant compliance considerations, including due diligence, Know Your Customer (KYC), and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, helping you stay aligned with international regulatory standards on an ongoing basis.
Confidentiality & Privacy Advisory
We prioritize the confidentiality of your business ownership structure. Our nominee advisory services — including director, secretary, and shareholder arrangements — are designed around your privacy needs.
Tax Optimization Strategy
Our advisors help you understand applicable tax rates, double taxation treaties, and available tax-planning structures, so you can make informed decisions about your tax position.
Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation Advisory
We advise on structures designed to protect your personal wealth, intellectual property, or business assets from political, economic, or legal risk.
Ongoing Advisory Support
Our support doesn’t end at the structuring stage. We provide continued advisory on maintaining good standing, navigating local requirements, and planning for business expansion.
Licensing Strategy Advisory
regulated sectors like cryptocurrency, forex, or iGaming, we advise on the appropriate licensing pathway and connect you with the right contacts to support your application process.
Documentation Advisory
We advise on the documentation typically required for corporate structuring — including considerations around Memorandum and Articles of Association and due diligence materials — helping you understand what to prepare and why.
Long-Term Strategic Advice
Our team remains available for ongoing strategic guidance as your business evolves — whether you’re expanding into new markets or considering restructuring.
Cyprus is a strategic base for entrepreneurs and businesses managing international operations, offering competitive costs across financial and professional services. Positioned at the crossroads of three continents, and an EU member since 2004, Cyprus has become a high-quality hub for international business and investment.
Why International Businesses Choose Cyprus
Low Tax Rates
One of Europe’s most attractive tax regimes, with a corporate tax rate of 15% — fully aligned with EU and OECD international tax standards - and no withholding tax on dividends or interest paid to non-residents.
Double Tax Treaties
A network of over 60 double tax treaties helps minimize or eliminate withholding tax on dividends, interest, royalties, and pensions from foreign sources, supported further by EU tax directives.
Dividend Income Advantages
Non-domiciled individuals can benefit from exemption from the Special Contribution for Defence on dividend income for up to 17 years, and dividends to non-residents face no withholding tax.
Effective Tax Planning
Corporate tax as low as 15%, potentially reduced to 3% through the Notional Interest Deduction for equity-financed structures. Foreign professionals earning over €55,000 annually can benefit from a 50% income tax exemption for 17 years.
Share Transaction Advantages
Sale of shares is generally exempt from tax in Cyprus (except where the company holds Cyprus immovable property), simplifying transactions for both buyers and sellers.
Strategic Location
Cyprus sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa — a long-standing advantage for shipping, trade, and regional business, backed by a robust legal framework and EU alignment.
Business-Friendly Environment
A strong legal and regulatory framework, investor protections, and continued infrastructure investment support a business-friendly operating environment.
Skilled, Multilingual Workforce
A highly educated, multilingual workforce with strong English proficiency, and a growing pool of skilled professionals — particularly in technology.
Affordable Cost of Living
Housing, transport, food, and utilities remain comparatively affordable versus other European countries, supporting a strong quality of life.
Stable Economy
A resilient economy with steady growth, a strong banking sector, and continued investment in tourism, services, and trade.
Additional advantages include the ability to set up a remote business presence without an in-person visit, exemptions on foreign exchange gains and profits from overseas operations, a favorable framework for managing intellectual property holding structures (with an effective rate as low as 3% on qualifying IP profit), and long-term residency pathways for entrepreneurs and their families, with potential EU citizenship after four-five years for high skilled professionals.
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Alexandrou Corporate Services LTD
76 Omirou Str., Alexandrou Business Center, 3096, Limassol, Cyprus
Email: admin@alexandrougroup.com
Tel: +357 25 753050
Monday–Thursday: 08:00–17:30 | Friday: 08:00–14:00