What is a certificate of shareholders in Cyprus?

It is an official document issued by the Registrar of Companies listing a Cyprus company's registered shareholders and their shareholdings as at the date of issue.

Does the certificate show the beneficial owners?

No. It shows the registered shareholders. Ultimate beneficial owners are held in the separate beneficial owner register, which has restricted access.

Can I get an apostille on the certificate?

Yes. Apostille certification for use abroad can be added to the order; it is processed after the Registrar issues the certificate and adds to the delivery time.

Certificate of Shareholders Cyprus

A certificate of shareholders is an official Registrar document listing the registered members of a Cyprus company and their shareholdings. Banks, notaries and foreign authorities ask for it when they need documentary proof of who owns a company, rather than a screenshot of a search result.

What the certificate shows

The certificate reflects the shareholder register as held by the Registrar on the date of issue.

Company name and registration number
Each registered shareholder as recorded
Number and class of shares held
Date of issue and Registrar certification

Registered shareholders and beneficial owners

The certificate names the shareholders on the register. Where shares are held through a nominee or a corporate holder, the ultimate individuals are recorded separately in the beneficial owner register, which has restricted access. The two documents answer different questions and are often requested together.

Use abroad and apostille

For use outside Cyprus, a certificate normally needs an apostille under the Hague Convention. Apostille is available as an add-on when you order, and adds processing time because the document is certified by the Republic after the Registrar issues it.

How to order

Find the company through the search, then order the structure report or the certificate you need. Documents are delivered digitally to your account once issued, with the apostilled original dispatched where that option is selected.

Frequently asked questions

What is a certificate of shareholders in Cyprus?: It is an official document issued by the Registrar of Companies listing a Cyprus company's registered shareholders and their shareholdings as at the date of issue.
Does the certificate show the beneficial owners?: No. It shows the registered shareholders. Ultimate beneficial owners are held in the separate beneficial owner register, which has restricted access.
Can I get an apostille on the certificate?: Yes. Apostille certification for use abroad can be added to the order; it is processed after the Registrar issues the certificate and adds to the delivery time.