Republic of Cyprus
High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in Pretoria

Information on Trade and Business



Cyprus offers one of the world's most globally-orientated and business-friendly environments for establishing corporate structures within the European Union. With EU membership and the harmonisation of legislation, Cyprus' reputation has grown whilst the corporate tax rate remains the lowest in the European Union at 10%. Attracted by a wide network of over 40 double taxation treaties, a highly educated, multilingual workforce, state-of-the-art telecommunications and world-class business services, the island now hosts over 230,000 registered companies from Cyprus and across the world.


The island is a vibrant business centre, offering an all-round package of services, from banking and accounting, to sophisticated telecommunications and technologies, to world-class professionals and a highly qualified workforce. Cyprus offers significant advantages to companies looking to reduce their overall tax burden, whether they do so by using the island as a springboard from which to launch their products or services into regional markets, or whether they choose to use Cyprus to set up a holding company for their international operations.


Cyprus' strategic location at the crossroads of three continents has been a major factor in shaping its history throughout the centuries and its development into an international business centre in recent years. European Union and eurozone membership have further enhanced the island's attractiveness which has been transformed into a key outpost in the eastern Mediterranean, serving as a business bridge between Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.


For further information on Cyprus as an international business and investment centre, please visit the following websites:




Invest in Cyprus (Leaflet)

Cyprus Economy Factsheet, Issue 1/2014

Cyprus Factsheet 2012-2013

Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA) Key Messaging

Investing in Cyprus. A Guide for Foreign Investors

Cyprus Profile

Cyprus, an International business and services center

Cyprus: the road ahead - 2013


Cyprus Trade Centres


There are 11 Cyprus Trade Centres worldwide assisting in the promotion of Cypriot exports and Cyprus as an international business and investment centre. In their websites you can find useful information on trade and business in Cyprus.

The primary role of the Cyprus Trade Centres is the promotion of the trade and economic interests of the Republic of Cyprus in the countries of their accreditation, through promoting and facilitating the expansion of exports of goods and services, attracting foreign investment and monitoring imports. The role includes:

  • promoting Cyprus as an international business and services centre
  • encouraging foreign investment and stimulating business interest in Cyprus
  • developing commercial relations and business contacts with importers
  • enhancing the image of Cyprus as a reliable trading partner
  • providing information to business community and prospective investors on Cyprus’ export possibilities in industrial and agricultural products and
  • investment opportunities in Cyprus
  • organising trade delegations, press facility visits, participation in trade fairs and exhibitions in the accredited countries
  • organising seminars/workshops/conferences for the promotion of professional services
  • providing lists of contacts for importers/exporters, market intelligence concerning business opportunities and export prospects
  • Identifying marketing opportunities through market research and monitoring of trends and developments with a view to fitting products into markets
  • dealing with trade and business inquiries and providing essential information

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES

Republic of Cyprus Government Portal
Press and Information Office
Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Trade Department
Central Bank
Registrar of Companies
Maritime Center
Department of Customs and Excise
Cyprus Bar Association
Cyprus Commercial Banks
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation
Cyprus Stock Exchange
Cyprus News Agency
Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency
Accountants Directory of Cyprus
Cyprus State Fairs Authority


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Ariadni Government Portal

Facebook

Twitter

Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus

House of Representatives

Government Web Portal

Government Gateway Portal (Ariadni) 

Study in Cyprus

Christian monuments of Cyprus under Turkish military occupation

CIPA

PIO

Cyprus on Film

Usurpation of Greek/Cypriot properties

Cyprus Newspapers

Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation

Yellow Pages

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Cyprus Tourism Organisation

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