WIPO - PCT Applicant's Guide CY - Cyprus
Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of Cyprus

    Applicable as from 1 January 2025
    (published on 25 November 2024)

    Summary of latest changes in this version
    RO: RO fees

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    Previous version(s): You can consult previous versions of the document. The only applicable version is the current version.
    15 Sep 2023, 1 Jan 2024, 18 Apr 2024, 25 Jul 2024, Current Version

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    The PCT Applicant’s Guide is updated almost every week with information received by the International Bureau.
    In case of question, please contact the Office or the International Bureau: pct.guide@wipo.int.
    List of abbreviations used in this document:
    Office: Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of Cyprus
    List of currencies used in this document:
    EUR (Euro)
    Countries and Offices information:
    The list of acronyms used for Offices is no longer shown as it has been integrated in the mouseover functionality for each ST.3 code shown in this document.
    Refer to List of WIPO Standards, Recommendations and Guidelines formerly Annex K, List of country names and two-letter codes. It includes a list of short names and two-letter codes accepted for use in indicating States, other entities and intergovernmental organizations and their Offices in documents relating to international applications under the PCT. The list is as set out in WIPO Standard ST.3.
    Also refer to PCT Contracting States formerly Annex A.
    Office profile
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    PCT Reservations, Declarations, Notifications and Incompatibilities
    The Office does not have any reservations, declarations, notifications or incompatibilities.
    Refer to the full list.
    Office Closed dates
    The Office is closed weekly on Saturday and Sunday
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    International Phase

    Annex B - Information on Contracting States or Intergovernmental Organization

    Contracting State:
    Cyprus
    Two-letter code:
    CY
    Name of Office:
    Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of Cyprus
    Location:
    Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry
    Corner Makarios Ave. and Karpenisiou St.
    1427 Nicosia
    Cyprus
    Mailing address:
    Same as above
    Telephone:
    (357-22) 404 301
    (357-22) 404 302
    E-mail:
    deptcomp@drcor.meci.gov.cy
    Website:
    Facsimile:
    (357-22) 304 887
    Does the Office accept the filing of documents by facsimile or the like means (PCT Rule 92.4)?
    No
    Would the Office accept evidence of mailing a document, in case of loss or delay, where a delivery service other than the postal authorities is used (PCT Rule 82.1)?
    Yes
    Is the Office prepared to allow applicants to make applications available to the WIPO Digital Access Service for Priority Documents (DAS) (PCT Rule 17.1(b-bis)?
    More information about WIPO DAS is available at: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/das.
    No
    Competent receiving Office(s) for international applications filed by nationals or residents of this State:
    A national of Cyprus may file directly with the European Patent Office or with the International Bureau of WIPO only if priority based on a national application is claimed
    CY, 
    EP, 
    IB
    Does national legislation restrict the filing of international applications with foreign Offices?
    Refer to the Office
    Competent designated (or elected) Office(s) for this State:
    Refer to corresponding National Phase.
    EP
    Types of protection available via the PCT:
    European patents
    Payment methods accepted by the Office:
    — Cash
    — Check
    — IBAN
    The applicant must be a Cypriot citizen or resident and pay at the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Properties.
    Availability under the national law for an international-type search (PCT Article 15):
    None
    Provisional protection after international publication:
    None
    Information of interest if this Contracting State is designated (or elected)
    Are there special provisions concerning the deposit of microorganisms and other biological material?
    No
    For a European patent
    Refer to Annex B(EP)

    Annex C - Receiving Office

    Competent receiving Office for nationals and residents of:
    Cyprus
    Language in which international applications may be filed:
    If the language in which the international application is filed is not accepted by the International Searching Authority (refer to Annex D), the applicant will have to furnish a translation (PCT Rule 12.3).
    French, 
    English, 
    German
    Number of copies required by the receiving Office if application filed on paper:
    1
    Does the receiving Office accept incorporation by reference (PCT Rule 20.6)?
    Yes
    Does the receiving Office accept the submission of color drawings on an informal basis and transmit them to the International Bureau?
    No
    Does the receiving Office accept requests for restoration of the right of priority (PCT Rule 26bis.3)?
    Yes, please refer to the Office for the applicable criteria and/or any fee payable for such requests
    Competent International Searching Authority:
    EP
    Competent International Preliminary Examining Authority:
    EP
    Fees payable to the RO:
    Transmittal fee:
    191 EUR
    International filing fee:
    This fee is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    1,417 EUR
    Fee per sheet in excess of 30:
    This fee is reduced by 90% if certain conditions apply (refer to Annex C(IB)).
    16 EUR
    Search fee:
    Refer to
    Annex D(EP)
    Fee for priority document (PCT Rule 17.1(b)):
    None
    Is an agent required by the receiving Office?
    No
    Who can act as agent?
    Any attorney qualified to practice in Cyprus
    Waiver of power of attorney:
    Waivers of powers of attorney do not apply (PCT Rule 90.4(e) and 90.5(d)) where the agent or common representative submits any notice of withdrawal during the international phase (PCT Rule 90bis.1 to 90bis.4, also refer to International Phase, paragraph 11.048).
    Has the Office waived the requirement that a separate power of attorney be submitted?
    Yes
    Particular instances in which a separate power of attorney is required:
    None
    Has the Office waived the requirement that a copy of a general power of attorney be submitted?
    Yes
    Particular instances in which a copy of a general power of attorney is required:
    None

    National Phase

    The Office closed the national route
    Current version applicable from 1 Jan 2025 , printed on 23 May 2025
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