Use of a Cyprus company

The Cyprus company is a most commonly used vehicle for a number of business transactions:
 
Holding Company
To take advantage of the extended network of double tax agreements and the relevant withholding tax rates , aiming at tax exempt dividend income streams.
 
Finance Company
To act as finance company and engage in back to back loans, so as to finance the group companies’ activities.
 
IP Company
For holding intellectual property rights and licensing the use outside Cyprus.
 
Real Estate Company
To hold and subsequently dispose of properties abroad (either directly or through a subsidiary), as no tax arises on any capital appreciation.

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