Licenses in Cyprus

Cyprus is one of the European Union’s most practical jurisdictions for regulated business. As a full EU member, a Cyprus-licensed company operates under EU directives and can passport many financial and crypto services across the European Economic Area, while benefiting from a 12.5% corporate tax rate — one of the lowest in the bloc — and an extensive double-tax-treaty network.

Through Legarithm you can obtain the licenses most in demand on the island: crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorisation under MiCA, Electronic Money (EMI) and Payment Institution (PSP) licenses supervised by the Central Bank of Cyprus, investment-firm (CIF) licenses regulated by CySEC, and gambling licenses for betting operators. Each route has its own capital, substance and compliance requirements, and Cypriot regulators expect a genuine local presence — office, directors and AML procedures.

Our team handles the full cycle: selecting the right license for your model, incorporating the company, preparing the application file and AML/KYC framework, opening bank accounts and supporting ongoing reporting. Explore the specific licenses below, or contact us for a tailored assessment of timelines, costs and eligibility for your project.