Sovereign Cyprus - Setting up a Private Company in Cyprus

A Cyprus private limited company requires at least one shareholder and one director with no minimum share capital. It is the most widely used business structure in Cyprus, offering liability protection and a straightforward corporate framework. Sovereign assists with formation, registered office, company secretarial and ongoing administration.

Setting up a Private Company in Cyprus


The private company is the most common business vehicle in Cyprus. A private company must have at least one shareholder and cannot have more than 50 members. It also only requires a minimum of one director to be appointed, and does not limit the maximum number of directors. The transfer of shares must be restricted. A private company cannot invite the public to subscribe for its shares. There is no requirement for a minimum issued share capital, although there should be at least one share in issue.

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