A few questions about Cyprus

[Dapdap]

Hello everyone,

I have read the forum a bit but couldn't find some of the answers to my questions:

I am planning into creating a new company for my internet business, and I am currently looking at Cyprus as my #1 choice.

A quick background of the activities:

I will be the only shareholder of the company.

Income for my company will come from:

- Affiliate marketing payments from EU companies
- Getting royalties on products sold on the US market (so the double tax treaty comes in handy, and it's also the reason why i can't create a US LLC in Delaware or Wyoming for example)

1) As i will not live in Cyprus, would having a non resident company in Cyprus be a good idea? What are the drawbacks compared to a resident company?

2) How hard is it to get a bank account with Iban for your company?

3) About paypal, it seems to be pretty hard to get a business account, but I don't really understand why? Is it just hard for non-resident companies and resident companies are ok? Is it a question of VAT number or something?

4) I have read that accounting was the expensive part of maintaining the company. Is it possible that I take care of it myself ? Or is it mandatory that a 3rd party accountant takes care of it?

5) As a EU resident/citizen but non Cyprus citizen, can I create a Cyprus personnal bank account and pay myself dividends on it? Where would theses be taxed, in Cyprus, or in the country I live in?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[bountymounty]

you never got an answer to your questions it seems 🙁

Dapdap said:
1) As i will not live in Cyprus, would having a non resident company in Cyprus be a good idea? What are the drawbacks compared to a resident company?
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yes, if you don't want the company to be registrered for VAT at any point or need a resident certificate it's good and you don't have to pay corporate tax.

Dapdap said:
2) How hard is it to get a bank account with Iban for your company?
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it's easy if you don't have any restricted business activity.

Dapdap said:
3) About paypal, it seems to be pretty hard to get a business account, but I don't really understand why? Is it just hard for non-resident companies and resident companies are ok? Is it a question of VAT number or something?
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you need full cyprus nominees if this shall work.

Dapdap said:
4) I have read that accounting was the expensive part of maintaining the company. Is it possible that I take care of it myself ? Or is it mandatory that a 3rd party accountant takes care of it?
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You can take care of it yourself however you will need to have somone with Greek skills to submit it for you.

Dapdap said:
5) As a EU resident/citizen but non Cyprus citizen, can I create a Cyprus personnal bank account and pay myself dividends on it? Where would theses be taxed, in Cyprus, or in the country I live in?
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In the country where you live.. it is always the receivers country where you get taxed.