Business Facilitation Unit — company of foreign interest (key personnel) (Μονάδα Διευκόλυνσης Επιχειρήσεων — εταιρείες ξένων συμφερόντων)
Business Facilitation Unit — company of foreign interest (key personnel) is a residence route in Cyprus (Επιχειρηματίας). Cypriot company majority third-country owned with ≥ €200k invested in Cyprus and own office; directors/key staff salary ≥ €2,500/month gross; 3-yr residence+work permit with family; fast-track naturalisation (4–5 yrs with Greek B1). Gov fees ~€1,060 (family of 3).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 188'000. You need an annual income of about CHF 28'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
12.5% CIT (15% for large groups); non-dom dividends 0%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Κατηγορία | Επιχειρηματίας |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | CHF 188'000 |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | CHF 1'000 |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | CHF 28'200 |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | — |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | 5 |
| Ιθαγένεια | 5 |
| Εργασία | ownBusiness |
| Δικαιούχοι | non-EU nationals |
| Φόρος | 12.5% CIT (15% for large groups); non-dom dividends 0% |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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