H1: How to Open a Cyprus Company for U.S. Real Estate Investments – Full Legal Guide
Real estate investment through corporate vehicles is an increasingly popular strategy among U.S.-based investors, especially within the Greek-American diaspora. Cyprus offers one of the most flexible, low-tax and legally stable frameworks for setting up property-holding companies. Whether your target is Greece, Cyprus, or another EU member state, a Cyprus-registered company can provide significant legal, tax, and operational advantages.
At E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC, we specialize in guiding Greek-American and U.S.-based clients through the full lifecycle of Cyprus company formation and cross-border real estate transactions.
H2: Why a Cyprus Company Is Ideal for Real Estate Ownership
H3: 1. Legal Ownership via EU Entity
A Cyprus limited liability company (Ltd) is recognized as a legal person under EU law, capable of acquiring, holding, and managing real estate in Greece and across the EU. This enables:
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Direct ownership of Greek property by the company
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Contracting power under EU standards
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Enhanced title security and transferability
H3: 2. Tax Advantages
Cyprus provides a favorable tax regime for real estate activities:
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12.5% corporate tax on net income (after deducting expenses, interest, amortization)
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No capital gains tax on sales of overseas real estate (e.g., in Greece), under certain conditions
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0% withholding tax on dividends to U.S. shareholders
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Full access to the Cyprus–U.S. Double Taxation Treaty, allowing IRS foreign tax credit claims
H3: 3. Asset Protection and Estate Planning
Holding real estate via a Cyprus company:
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Shields personal assets from legal claims and liabilities
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Simplifies succession planning, especially in multigenerational families
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Enables structured ownership of multiple properties under a single corporate entity
H2: Common Use Cases for Cyprus Real Estate Companies
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Purchasing vacation homes or apartments in Greece or Cyprus
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Investing in income-producing rental properties
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Holding development land or commercial buildings
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Acquiring real estate for Golden Visa eligibility
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Managing family real estate portfolios from abroad
H2: Legal Process of Setting Up the Cyprus Company
Step 1: Legal Structuring
We begin with an in-depth consultation to determine:
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Company type (Ltd with single or multiple shareholders)
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Direct vs indirect property holding
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UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) disclosures and compliance
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Applicability of Cyprus substance requirements
Step 2: Company Formation
Once the structure is confirmed, we proceed with:
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Company name reservation
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Drafting of Articles of Association with real estate clauses
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Submission to the Cyprus Registrar of Companies
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Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation, Shareholder Register, Director Appointments
Step 3: Tax & Compliance
We ensure:
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Registration with the Cyprus Tax Department (TIN issuance)
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Optional VAT registration if the property generates taxable income
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Guidance on annual financial statements, audits, and tax filings
Step 4: Property Acquisition
We support you with:
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Legal due diligence on property
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Drafting of purchase agreements
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Representation before Greek notaries and land registries
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Issuance of Apostille or consular authentication for cross-border use
H2: Remote Setup – No Travel Required
All procedures can be completed entirely remotely via a Power of Attorney. The client does not need to be physically present in Cyprus or Greece.
Required documents:
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Notarized and apostilled Power of Attorney (template provided)
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Certified copy of valid passport
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Proof of U.S. residence (utility bill, bank statement)
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Source of funds declaration (for AML purposes)
H2: Why Work with E. CHATZIDIMITRIOU LLC
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Full legal representation in Cyprus and Greece
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Fluent communication in English and Greek
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Extensive experience with U.S.-Cyprus cross-border structures
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Coordination with U.S. CPAs or estate attorneys where necessary
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Transparent pricing and fixed-fee options for incorporation
U.S. Phone: +13474034789
Email: info@hatzidimitriouvirtuallaw.com
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