Company Certificates for Your Bank or KYC Review
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Quick answer
Banks and regulated businesses commonly ask for recent Cyprus company certificates — such as Good Standing, Shareholders, Directors and Secretary and Registered Office — during account opening and KYC reviews. You can order them through Themis e-Services in a few minutes; certificates are delivered electronically in 1–2 business days.
Why banks ask for company certificates
When a bank opens a corporate account — or when an existing bank, lawyer, accountant or regulated counterparty refreshes its records — its compliance team will usually ask for recent official documents about the company. For a Cyprus company, these requests typically cover the company's good standing, its shareholders, its directors and secretary and its registered office.
Requirements vary between institutions and change over time, so confirm the exact list with your bank. Ordering the certificates yourself, online, is usually faster than waiting for the bank to chase them through third parties.
Which certificates are commonly requested
Themis e-Services offers the certificates banks and compliance teams most commonly ask for:
- Good Standing — confirms the company is registered and in good standing.
- Shareholders — confirms the current shareholders of the company.
- Directors and Secretary — confirms the current officers of the company.
- Registered Office — confirms the company's registered office address.
- Certificate of Incorporation and Capital certificates are also available.
Order in a few minutes
- Visit Themis e-Services and sign in.
- Search for your company and select its name and registration number.
- Choose the certificates your bank has asked for, and any options such as apostille.
- Pay securely and receive the certificates electronically.
Ordering takes just a few minutes.
Delivery in 1–2 business days
Certificates are delivered electronically within 1–2 business days. If the bank requires documents for use abroad, an apostille can be added at EUR 30 per certificate, with courier delivery of originals available at EUR 50 per order.
Transparent pricing
| Package | Total price |
|---|---|
| 1 certificate | EUR 50 + VAT |
| 3 certificates | EUR 130 + VAT |
| 4 certificates | EUR 170 + VAT |
| 5 certificates | EUR 200 + VAT |
The package prices include the standard Registrar disbursements of EUR 20 per eligible certificate. VAT and any optional charges are displayed before payment.
See also our guide to ordering and validating Cyprus company certificates, our Cyprus company certificates overview and our corporate administration services.
Frequently asked questions
What certificates does a bank ask for in a KYC review?
Commonly Good Standing, Shareholders, Directors and Secretary and Registered Office certificates. Requirements vary by bank, so confirm the exact list with your bank.
How quickly are the certificates delivered?
Ordering takes a few minutes online and certificates are delivered electronically in 1–2 business days.
How much do the certificates cost?
EUR 50 each + VAT, with bundles of three for EUR 130, four for EUR 170 and five for EUR 200 + VAT, including the EUR 20 Registrar disbursement per eligible certificate.
Can I get apostilled certificates for a bank abroad?
Yes. Apostille is available at EUR 30 per certificate and courier delivery of originals at EUR 50 per order, both + VAT.
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