QUESTIONNAIRE AND APPLICATION FOR THE INCORPORATION OF A CYPRUS OFFSHORE OR ONSHORE COMPANY

1.PROPOSED COMPANY NAME

Submit two alternative names in order of preference

A.
B.

The selection of a suitable name may be undertaken by our office.  The use of certain words may be restricted.  Acceptance is subject to the approval of the Registrar of Companies.

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2.OBJECTS

Set out a description of the main objects and activities of the company. 

A. General Trading 

B. Investments 

C. Other 

NOTE: Certain types of company have to meet additional criteria in order to obtain the permission of the Central Bank to operate, such as companies offering financial services to the general public as well as publishing companies.  More details and advice may be provided upon request.

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3. SHARE CAPITAL

AUTHORIZED minimum (CY£5000)AUTHORIZED Specified belowISSUED minimum (CY£1,000)ISSUED Specified below
 If a specified amount above, please enter it here

NOTE:  For a company which will not open any offices in Cyprus, the minimum issued share capital is CY£1,000.  In view, however, of the fact that the same stamp duty is paid upon incorporation of a company with an authorized share capital of CY£1-5,000, we suggest the incorporation of a company with a minimum authorized share capital of CY£5,000.  In the event the company will open offices in Cyprus, the minimum issued share capital is CY£10,000.

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4. SHAREHOLDERS

(A separate entry to be completed for each shareholder, even if nominee shareholders will be appointed).

Please provide the following for each shareholder

  Full Name & Surname 
  Title 
  Residential Address
 Or Registered Address: (for a legal person) 
 City 
 State/Province 
 Zip/Postal Code 
 Country 
 Date of Birth or Date of incorporation  
Place of Birth or of incorporation  

Occupation 
Nationality/Country of Residence 
Number of shares to be held  

Please enter the same information as in the section above for all additional shareholders.

You will need to send us a copy of shareholder’s passport.  (If a bank account will be opened in Cyprus, this copy must be certified)

 NOTE: Special conditions or restrictions may apply for certain bearer share entities and entities from certain jurisdictions.  More details may be provided upon request.

NOMINEE SHAREHOLDER REQUIRED Yes No

(In case anonymity is required by the beneficiary, one of our local nominee companies can be appointed as nominee shareholder.  The ultimate beneficiary’s identity will only be disclosed to the Central Bank of Cyprus and will not appear in any public register).

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5. BANK REFERENCE

Each shareholder / beneficiary must provide the Central Bank of Cyprus with a bank reference from his bankers (who must be an internationally recognised bank).  The following text is suggested.

          “We hereby confirm that X is known to us.  We consider him / her
creditworthy, financially trustworthy and has always fulfilled
 his / her financial obligations”.

             The above reference letter should be addressed to the Central Bank of
 Cyprus but should be sent to our office for filing with the Central Bank.

6.DIRECTORS 

The following persons shall be directors of the Company:

Full Name & Surname 
Date of Birth 
Occupation 
Address 
              
City 
State/Province 
 Zip/Postal Code 
 Country 
 Country of Issue and Passport Number 

B.

Full Name & Surname 
Date of Birth
Occupation 
Address 
              
City 
State/Province 
Zip/Postal Code 
Country 
Country of Issue and Passport Number 

C.

Full Name & Surname 
Date of Birth 
Occupation 
Address
             
City 
State/Province 
Zip/Postal Code 
Country 
Country of Issue and Passport Number

Our Law Office will appoint one of its nominee companies as a Director. In such case, the attached Deed of Indemnity must be executed.   

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7.SECRETARY 

Our Law Office shall appoint the secretary? (Do not complete below)

or

The following person shall be the secretary of the company(Complete below)

Full Name 
Title 
Occupation 
Address 
             
City 
State/Province 
Zip/Postal Code 
Country 

NOTE: It is advisable to appoint a local Secretary to allow for efficient administration of the Company’s affairs, as all forms to be filed with the Registrar of Companies 
must be signed by a director or secretary.

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8.REGISTERED ADDRESS

 a.) This Law Office shall be registered address of the Company.  
or
b.) The registered address of the Company shall be:

Full Address     
Address (cont.) 
                        
                        
Zip/Postal Code
Country 

NOTE: The registered address must be situated in Cyprus.

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9.THE COMPANY SHALL MAINTAIN AN OFFICE IN CYPRUS 
(OTHER THAN ITS REGISTERED ADDRESS).
 True  False

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10.BANKERS

a) A bank account in Cyprus is required
b) No bank account in Cyprus is required
c) Our Law Office will appoint the Company's Bankers  in Cyprus
d) The Bankers of the Company shall be:
 Full Name 
Organization 
Street Address 
Address (cont.) 
City 
State/Province 
Zip/Postal Code 
Contact Person
Work Phone 
Facsimile 

NOTE: Offshore Companies which have offices in Cyprus must maintain bank accounts in Cyprus Pounds which can be used only for the payment of the maintenance costs of the office and the residence costs of the expatriate personnel employed by the Cyprus Office.  Companies whose beneficiaries are legal entities from certain jurisdictions may be restricted and/or prohibited from having a bank account in Cyprus or may be permitted to do so subject to certain additional obligations and/or restrictions. 

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11.AUTHORISED SIGNATORIES OF THE BANK ACCOUNTS 

Our Law Office shall appoint the authorised signatories of the Company's Cyprus Bank Account.  

or

The following persons shall be the authorised signatories:

Name 
Occupation 
Street Address 
Address (cont.) 
City 
State/Province 
Zip/Postal Code 
Country 

2.

Name 
Title 
Occupation 
Street Address 
Address (cont.) 
City 
State/Province 
Zip/Postal Code 
Country 

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12.INCORPORATION COSTS

            It is the firm’s policy that the legal fees costs of incorporation of a company
(less disbursements and stamp duty) are paid on account before the commencement of any work.  Please contact our offices 
and request a copy of our Schedule of Fees and details 
of our bank account for payment.

13.SPECIFY ANY SPECIFIC NEEDS OR ISSUES WHICH YOU BELIEVE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BY OUR OFFICE

14. Application

The Section below should be completed by the person responsible for the completion of the questionnaire. Please proceed with the incorporation of the Company on behalf of the persons named in paragraph 4 of this questionnaire.

Please proceed with the incorporation of the Company on behalf of the persons named in paragraph 4 of this questionnaire.

Name 
Firm / Company 
Position 
Address 
Address (cont.) 
City 
State/Province 
Zip/Postal Code 
Country 
Phone 1 
Mobile  Phone 
FAX 
E-mail 
URL of Firm 

Please check the information, then press submit only once.