PMG is an independent corporate services consultancy. It is not a government authority and does not issue official government documents. Incorporation filings have been handled for over two decades by our licensed professionals — including our own advocate and our own ICPAC-registered accountants — in accordance with Cyprus regulatory frameworks.
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Domicile is distinct from residence - you can be tax resident in Cyprus while remaining non-domiciled, exempting you from the Special Defence Contribution on dividends, interest and rental income. Unlike the UK and Malta, Cyprus doesn't use a remittance basis, so there's no need to keep money offshore.
We advise on business incorporation with genuine substance behind it - the element that makes a structure both compliant and durable - from name approval through to VAT registration and ongoing obligations.
EU nationals register residence via the straightforward MEU process; non-EU nationals apply for a temporary residence permit ("Pink Slip") or one tied to work, business or investment. We advise and guide throughout - PMG is not a government authority and doesn't issue permits or visas.
Cyprus was British until 1960 - English in business, banking, healthcare and the courts, a common-law legal system, and driving on the left. Costs vary by city: Limassol sits at the higher end, Larnaca and Paphos are gentler.
Local account opening handled in English, alongside utilities and residency paperwork, with introductions into private banking relationships where appropriate.
Full banking guide →The Cyprus International Trust (CIT) is among Europe's most robust structures - separating legal and beneficial ownership to safeguard and pass on wealth across generations, with favourable treatment of foreign-source income for non-resident beneficiaries.