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GL-I-06
Glossary · Cyprus PR
Investment in a Cyprus company - option C for Cyprus PR
A €300,000 contribution to the capital of a company registered and operating in Cyprus
01 / In 30 seconds
The short answer
- What it is
- A €300,000 contribution to the capital of a company registered and operating in Cyprus
- Which company
- New or existing, with an office in Cyprus and at least 5 employees
- Work
- The applicant may be a director of this company, although employment in Cyprus is not allowed
- Housing
- Needed separately: owned, bought or rented in Cyprus
02 / In plain words
What Investment in a Cyprus company means
Investment in the share capital of a Cyprus company is option C of the 4 investment options for Cyprus PR under the Migration Department criteria.
The money goes into the capital of a new Cyprus company or increases the capital of an existing one. The company must operate in Cyprus, have an office there and employ at least 5 people. No VAT applies to this investment.
This option suits entrepreneurs who are already building a business on the island. The applicant may be a director of the company that received the money, and the family still needs housing in Cyprus, owned or rented.
A simple example
An entrepreneur opens an IT company in Cyprus with an office in Limassol and a team of 6. He pays €300,000 into its capital from his account abroad, becomes a director and rents a flat for his family. With the company documents we file the PR application.
When option C fits
- You are starting a business in Cyprus
- You already have a Cyprus company with a team
- You prefer not to invest in property
- You plan to be a director of your company
- Annual proof of the investment for PR
03 / What it covers
What option C requires
Company
- Registered in Cyprus
- Operates in Cyprus
- Office on the island
Money
- €300,000 into capital
- Transfer from abroad
- New company or capital increase
People
- At least 5 employees
- Applicant may be a director
- Spouse not employed
Documents
- Capital documents
- Proof of transfer
- Housing in Cyprus
04 / How it works
How to invest in a company
Business check
We check whether the company meets the activity and staff requirements.
Money route
We prepare the €300,000 transfer from abroad and the source of funds documents.
Capital contribution
The money goes into capital and the change is filed with the companies registry.
Housing
We find housing for the family, to buy or to rent.
Filing
We gather the company documents and file the PR application.
05 / Key facts
What matters
01Amount
€300,000
The same bar as for property. The contribution must go into the company's capital, not into a loan or equipment.
02Company
Office and 5+ staff
The company must really operate in Cyprus, not just be registered there. A shell with no people or office does not qualify.
03Director
Allowed
The ban on employment in Cyprus does not stop you being a director of the company you invested in.
04Every year
Proof
The Migration Department expects annual documents showing the company investment is kept.
Common mistakes
Investing in a company with no office or staff
An empty company will not pass. You need a real business in Cyprus with at least 5 employees.
Forgetting about housing
Option C does not cover housing. To file you need a title, a paid contract or a lease in Cyprus.
Sending the money through a third party
The capital must come from abroad from the account of the applicant, the spouse or their company.
06 / Expert advice
How to prepare in advance
Before investing, check that the company can keep an office and at least 5 employees in Cyprus for as long as you hold PR. If not, a property option is safer.
What we do for you. We check whether your company fits option C, prepare the money route and the document pack for the Migration Department.
Robert HaasHead of Company Formation
07 / Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Option C is a contribution of at least €300,000 to the capital of a Cyprus company that operates in Cyprus.
At least 5.
Yes, by increasing its capital by €300,000.
Yes, the applicant may be its director. Employment with other employers in Cyprus is not allowed.
No, there is no VAT on a capital contribution.
You need housing in Cyprus, owned or rented. You do not have to buy it for €300,000.
Cyprus PR glossary
- Cyprus PR programme →
- Cyprus PR
- ARC (Cyprus alien registration)
- Form MIP2
- Cyprus residence card
- Cyprus PR criteria
- Cyprus Migration Department
- Secure annual income
- Dependent students 18-25
- Cyprus PR monitoring
- Cyprus Department of Lands and Surveys
- Title deed in Cyprus
- DLS search certificate
- Encumbrance in Cyprus
- Separate title deed in Cyprus
- Developer mortgage in Cyprus
- Reservation agreement in Cyprus
- Sale contract in Cyprus
- Contract deposit in Cyprus
- Specific performance law
- Direct title issue to the buyer
- Cyprus transfer fees
- Foreign buyer permit (Cap. 109)
- Planning permit
- Building permit
- Certificate of final approval
- Division permit
- First sale from a developer
- Resale property in Cyprus
- 18-month new building rule
- Commercial property for Cyprus PR
- Short-term rental licence
- VAT on Cyprus property
- Reduced 5% VAT on housing
- Cyprus tax identification code
- Cyprus stamp duty
- Cyprus capital gains tax
- Special defence contribution
- Cyprus non-dom status
- GESY health contribution
- Cyprus tax residency
- Cyprus income tax
- Cyprus PR government fees
- Source of funds for Cyprus PR
- Cyprus bank account
- Family members in Cyprus PR
- Apostille for Cyprus
- Certifying officer in Cyprus
- Citizen Service Centre (KEP)
- Sworn translator in Cyprus
- Police clearance for Cyprus
- Plan A health insurance
- Power of attorney for Cyprus
- Income affidavit
- Medical tests for Cyprus PR
- Cyprus citizenship by residence
- All terms →
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