Registering a Cyprus private limited company costs roughly €150–350 in government charges. A realistic all-in first year, through a regulated provider with registered office, company secretary and tax registration, is €1,200–2,500 including VAT for a standard case. Complex ownership, regulated activities or extra registrations push it higher.
Government and official charges
| Item | Indicative cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Company name approval | €30–60 | Higher figure for accelerated review |
| Incorporation filing (Registrar of Companies) | €105 standard / €205 expedited | Filed with the HE1 and supporting forms |
| Certified copies and certificates | €20–80 | Certificates of incorporation, directors, shareholders, address; banks usually want a set |
| Annual government levy | €0, abolished | The €350 levy was scrapped from 2024; ignore guides that still list it |
Figures last verified 12 July 2026 against the Registrar of Companies fee schedule. Stamp duty treatment on initial share capital changed under the 2026 reform; have your provider confirm the current position for your capital structure.
Professional and recurring fees: where the money actually goes
| Service | Typical range (incl. VAT) | Recurring? |
|---|---|---|
| Formation package (drafting, filings, due diligence) | €700–1,500 | One-off |
| Registered office address | €200–500 / year | Yes |
| Company secretary | €150–400 / year | Yes |
| Tax and VAT registration | €0–300 | One-off, often bundled |
| Accounting and annual financial statements | from ~€1,000 / year | Yes, scales with volume; see the annual running cost guide |
In Cyprus the incorporation documents are filed through a licensed lawyer, so accounting firms and administrative service providers (ASPs) partner with law firms for that step. Which provider type suits you is covered in law firm vs ASP vs accountant.
The 2026 changes to know before you compare quotes
- Corporate income tax is 15% from 1 January 2026, up from 12.5%, under the enacted tax reform. Projections built on 12.5% are stale.
- The €350 annual levy is gone (abolished from 2024), which lowered the fixed cost of keeping a company alive.
- VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover passes €15,600 in 12 months; registering adds recurring VAT return work to your accounting scope.
How to compare quotes like-for-like
Ask every provider the same four questions: What is in the first-year price and what renews annually, and at what rate? Are government fees and VAT included in the quoted figure? What is excluded (bank account opening, VAT registration, courier and certificate costs are common extras)? What are the due diligence requirements and timeline for someone with my passport and residence?
That is the normalization CyprusClarity does automatically: every package on the formation comparison separates official fees, provider fees, renewal costs and exclusions.
Methodology and disclaimer
Ranges reflect published prices and quotations from regulated Cyprus providers, normalized to include VAT, and official fee schedules, last verified on 12 July 2026. CyprusClarity is a comparison and matching platform, not a law, accounting or tax firm; confirm figures for your specific case with the regulated provider you engage.