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Cyprus Treaty Company Formation and Requirements

Cyprus has long been one of the most popular treaty jurisdictions for holding companies investing into Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Cyprus has over 65 double taxation treaties and offers a 12.5% corporate tax rate, full exemption on dividends received, and no withholding tax on outbound dividends, interest, or royalties to non-residents.

The Cyprus holding company framework is particularly favoured for its simplicity, cost effectiveness, EU membership, and strategic geographic position between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The notional interest deduction further reduces the effective tax rate on equity financed activities.

Dividend Exemption

Dividends received from overseas subsidiaries are generally fully exempt from corporation tax in Cyprus provided the paying company is not primarily engaged in investment activities and is not liable to tax at less than 6.25% in its home jurisdiction.

Capital Gains Exemption

Profits on disposal of shares and other securities are fully exempt from corporation tax in Cyprus, with no capital gains tax applying except where the underlying asset includes immovable property located in Cyprus.

Notional Interest Deduction

Cyprus allows a notional interest deduction on new equity contributed to the company, calculated at a reference interest rate plus a 3% margin, further reducing the effective tax rate on equity funded structures.

Substance and Residency

Central management and control must be in Cyprus. A majority of directors should be Cyprus resident, and board meetings should be held and minuted in Cyprus to qualify as tax resident.

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