What are the most common legal entity types in Cyprus?

The most common legal entity types for businesses in Cyprus are Public Limited Liability Company (Δημόσια Επενδυτική Εταιρεία), Private Limited Liability Company (Ι.Κ.Ε.), Limited liability company by guarantee without share capital (Ε.Π.Ε.Ε.Χ.), Limited Liability Company by guarantee with share capital (Ε.Π.Ε.Ε.Μ.), Branch Office, Holding Company. Each type of entity has its own advantages and disadvantages regarding liability, taxation, and management structure.