Sovereign Cyprus - Setting up a Public Company in Cyprus

A Cyprus public company requires a minimum of seven shareholders, at least two directors and a minimum authorised share capital of €25,629, fully paid up before business commences. Shares are freely transferable and available for public subscription. Sovereign assists with formation, capital requirements and ongoing governance obligations.

Setting up a Public Company in Cyprus


A public company must have at least seven shareholders. The shares are freely transferable and available to public subscription. A public limited company requires at least two directors and must also register its memorandum and articles of association with the Cyprus Registrar of Companies. The minimum authorised share capital is €25,629, which must be fully paid up before the company initiates its business or exercises its borrowing powers.

The Cyprus Companies Law Cap. 113 offers a number of corporate vehicles:

  • Company limited by shares
  • Company limited by guarantee not authorised to issue shares
  • Company limited by guarantee and authorised to issue shares
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