Investment Funds
With its continuous efforts to upgrade its legislative and regulatory framework as well as its strong network of financial and professional service providers, Cyprus is fast becoming one of the top emerging investment fund centers in Europe offering unique access to high-growth markets.
Cyprus is nowadays considered as a European and International Investment Funds hub accommodating sophisticated fund structures as well as fund managers, offering a complete package of investment fund services ranging from licensing to ongoing administration.
Through our specialist fund services group, we will advise and guide you in implementing your preferred fund structure and provide you with valuable market information and experience.
Cyprus Investment Firm
With the lowest corporate tax rate in the EU, a sophisticated services industry and a highly developed infrastructure, Cyprus is fast gaining a competitive position within the global financial services industry and is currently one of the most attractive EU jurisdictions for setting up an investment firm.
Tax Regime
Cyprus has an attractive tax regime for companies providing investment services and a number of double tax treaties with other jurisdictions. Among others, a CIF can benefit of the following:
- Corporate income tax rate of 12,5%
- No withholding tax upon distribution of dividends to non-Cypriot tax resident or non-domicile shareholders
- Wide range of double tax treaties and
- Access to the EU directives.
Passporting
The lines to operate as a CIF is granted by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and provides the opportunity to the company to offer cross-border investment services or establish a branch in another EEA jurisdiction without the need to obtain any additional licenses.
Low set-up and operational cost
Set-up, professional service providers’ costs and the cost of setting and maintaining of offices in Cyprus are in general lower than some other EU countries.
