Professional Business Relocation in Cyprus for Companies and Entrepreneurs

Establishing tax residency in Cyprus offers significant benefits for individuals and businesses looking to optimize their tax position within the EU. Evidentrust provides expert guidance and tailored solutions to help you navigate the legal, financial, and compliance requirements efficiently. With our support, securing tax residency in Cyprus becomes a seamless and strategic process.

Evidentrust Financial Services Ltd

Trusted Accountants in Cyprus

Accounting – Audit – Tax- Advisory

Eligibility Criteria

Obtaining tax residency in Cyprus requires meeting specific criteria set by the Cypriot authorities. Understanding these requirements is essential for individuals and businesses aiming to benefit from the favorable tax regime. Evidentrust provides expert guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant process.

  • Physical Presence Test – To qualify as a tax resident, an individual must spend more than 183 days in Cyprus within a calendar year. This is the standard requirement for most applicants seeking tax residency.
  • 60-Day Rule – Cyprus also offers a 60-day residency rule for individuals who meet all of the following conditions:
    • Do not reside in any other single country for more than 183 days.
    • Are not considered tax residents in another country.
    • Maintain a permanent residential property in Cyprus.
    • Conduct business, employment, or hold a directorship in a Cyprus company.
  • Financial and Business Criteria – For business owners or professionals, eligibility may also depend on demonstrating active engagement in Cyprus through:
    • Employment or self-employment.
    • Active participation in a local company.
    • Maintaining personal and professional ties in Cyprus.
  • Documentation Requirements – Applicants must provide supporting documents, which typically include:
    • Passport and proof of identity.
    • Evidence of residential property in Cyprus.
    • Records of employment, business, or income sources.
    • Bank statements and other financial documents.

Role of Evidentrust – Evidentrust helps applicants meet all eligibility criteria efficiently. Our team assists with documentation, ensures compliance with local regulations, and provides personalized strategies to secure tax residency without unnecessary delays.

Comprehensive Company Relocation Services in Cyprus

Evidentrust offers comprehensive solutions to help businesses establish, structure, and relocate in Cyprus efficiently. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of companies looking to optimize operations, compliance, and tax efficiency.

Business Formation & Incorporation 

We guide businesses through the process of setting up companies in Cyprus, ensuring the right legal and corporate structure is in place. This forms the foundation for effective corporate structuring in Cyprus.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Our team ensures your business meets all regulatory requirements, from corporate governance policies to statutory filings, keeping your operations fully compliant with local laws.

Strategic Tax
Planning

We advise on tax-efficient structures and strategies, helping businesses benefit from Cyprus’s favorable tax framework while maintaining compliance.

Company Relocation Planning

Relocating a business can be complex, but our company relocation services in Cyprus simplify the process.

Financial & Accounting Support

We offer accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting services to maintain transparency and efficiency in your Cyprus operations.

Investment & Expansion Advisory

Our experts provide guidance on business expansion, mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities, helping companies optimize growth in Cyprus.

Why Cyprus is Ideal for Businesses

Cyprus has emerged as a strategic destination for companies looking to relocate business to Cyprus, offering a combination of favorable tax policies, a stable legal framework, and access to European markets. Its business-friendly environment makes it an attractive choice for both startups and established enterprises.

One of the key advantages is the highly competitive corporate tax system. With expert corporate tax advisory in Cyprus, Evidentrust helps businesses optimize their tax position, ensuring compliance while taking full advantage of available incentives.

In addition, Cyprus offers robust regulatory protections, ease of company formation, and a skilled professional workforce. Whether you are planning to expand operations, restructure your company, or relocate, Evidentrust provides end-to-end guidance, making the process smooth and strategically beneficial.

By choosing Cyprus, businesses gain not only tax efficiency but also access to a supportive environment for growth, investment, and long-term sustainability.

Our 3-Step Process

Evidentrust provides a structured approach to help businesses relocate business to Cyprus and optimize operations through expert corporate tax advisory in Cyprus. Our process is designed to ensure efficiency, compliance, and long-term success.

Step 1: Consultation & Planning

We begin by understanding your business objectives, operational structure, and relocation needs. Our team provides tailored advice on legal, tax, and regulatory requirements to ensure a smooth transition.

Step 2: Implementation & Structuring

Once the plan is finalized, Evidentrust handles the setup and relocation process, including company registration, corporate structuring, and compliance with Cypriot regulations. Our experts also provide ongoing corporate tax advisory in Cyprus to optimize your tax position.

Step 3: Ongoing Support & Management

After your business is successfully established in Cyprus, we continue to offer administrative, financial, and compliance support. This ensures your operations remain efficient, fully compliant, and strategically positioned for growth.

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Why Choose Evidentrust?

Choosing the right partner is critical when you plan to relocate business to Cyprus. Evidentrust combines extensive local knowledge, industry expertise, and personalized services to ensure a seamless transition and optimal business outcomes.

Our team of professionals specializes in corporate tax advisory in Cyprus, helping businesses maximize tax efficiency while staying fully compliant with local regulations. We provide tailored strategies for company structuring, relocation, and ongoing financial management, making the process straightforward and stress-free.

With Evidentrust, you gain a trusted partner who not only guides you through every step of relocation but also delivers long-term support, ensuring your business thrives in Cyprus’s favorable economic and legal environment.

Empowering you to make sound financial decisions.

An experience Accounting and Audit firm based in Limassol providing value adding services to enhance your financial management and decision making.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The process involves selecting a suitable business structure, registering with the Registrar of Companies, obtaining necessary permits, and setting up a corporate bank account.

Cyprus allows the formation of private and public limited companies, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and branches of foreign companies.

Corporate structuring involves organizing a company's legal and operational framework to optimize tax efficiency, compliance, and business operations within Cyprus.

Yes, Cyprus permits re-domiciliation, allowing a foreign company to move its jurisdiction to Cyprus without liquidation.

There is no minimum share capital requirement for a private limited company in Cyprus, although a nominal capital such as €1,000 is typically used.

Typically, company incorporation takes 1–2 weeks. However, the process may take longer if applying for re-domiciliation or permits.

Cyprus offers various tax incentives, such as 0% tax on dividends received by non-resident shareholders and up to 80% tax deduction on intellectual property-related profits under the Cyprus IP Box regime.

No, you do not need to be in Cyprus to set up a company. However, to gain tax advantages, your company must demonstrate Cyprus-based management and control.

Evidentrust provides comprehensive services, including company registration, corporate structuring, tax advisory, and ongoing support, ensuring a smooth and compliant business relocation in Cyprus.