Every company registered in Cyprus needs an official address in Cyprus. It is called the registered office, and it is where the state, courts and other parties send formal documents to your company. Here is what it involves and how to choose one.
What a registered office is
The registered office is your company’s legal address. It is filed with the Registrar of Companies when the company is formed and shown on the public register. It is used for:
- Official correspondence from the Registrar of Companies, the Tax Department and other authorities.
- Legal documents, including court papers served on the company.
- Statutory records, which a company is generally expected to keep at its registered office or another notified address.
The rules in short
- It must be a physical address in Cyprus, not a P.O. box.
- It must be in place from the day the company is formed.
- Any change must be notified to the Registrar of Companies.
- It is public: anyone searching the register can see it.
Registered office, business address and tax residence
These are three different things, and they are often confused:
- Registered office: the legal address on the company register.
- Business or trading address: where you actually work and meet clients. It can be the same as the registered office, but it does not have to be.
- Tax residence: generally depends on where the company is managed and controlled, not simply on its registered address. If you want the company to be Cyprus tax resident, you will need real management in Cyprus as well as an address.
Why use a professional registered office
- Privacy: your home address stays off the public register.
- Nothing missed: official letters are received, scanned and forwarded to you, so deadlines are not missed while you travel.
- Credibility: a professional address in Limassol looks established to clients and banks.
- Continuity: if you move or change office, the legal address can stay the same.
How CyCorporate helps
We provide a registered office address in Germasogeia, Limassol, receive and forward your official mail, and handle the filings when you move the address to us or away from us. See our registered office service, or our guide on how to register a company in Cyprus.
Frequently asked questions
Is a registered office required for every Cyprus company?
Yes. Every company registered in Cyprus must have a registered office address in Cyprus, from the date it is formed. The address is recorded with the Registrar of Companies and appears on the public register.
Can the registered office be a P.O. box?
No. It must be a physical address in Cyprus where official letters and legal documents can be delivered and received.
Can I use my home address as the registered office?
You can use any Cyprus address you are entitled to use, but it will be public. Many owners prefer a professional address to keep their home address off the register and to make sure mail is handled during working hours.
How do I change my company's registered office?
The directors decide on the new address and a notice of change is filed with the Registrar of Companies within the legal deadline. We can prepare and file it for you.