# Mercury Consulting > Mercury Consulting is a provider of corporate, trust, immigration and related services to the international business community, with roots dating back to 1994. Operating through offices in Cyprus and Singapore (plus an Athens branch), it serves clients in 68 countries, ranging from individual entrepreneurs and investors to global business groups. Mercury's dual presence in Europe and Asia positions it as a gateway between East and West. Key facts: - Established: 1994 (over 31 years of experience) - Clients in 68 countries - Head offices: Nicosia, Cyprus and Singapore; branch office in Athens, Greece - Cyprus phone: +357 2284 6000 | Singapore phone: +65 6330 6380 - Core service areas: Corporate (company formation), Trust, Immigration (golden visas and second passports), Accounting/Tax/Audit, Finance, Business networking, Licensing - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercury-consulting-international/ ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/): Overview of Mercury Consulting's corporate, trust and immigration services for the international business community. - [About](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/about/): The firm's philosophy as a client-focused business advisor, its multilingual regulated team, commitment to confidentiality, and environmental giving. - [Team](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/team/): Management team — Nick Larcos (Co-Founder & Director, Chartered Accountant), Sevag Devledian (Senior Director), Evi Amvrosiou (Director, Cyprus) and Susan Haw (Head of Tax & Audit, Singapore). - [Services](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/): Index of Mercury's full service range for the global business community. - [Contact](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/contact/): Cyprus and Singapore office addresses and phone numbers, plus an enquiry form (response within one working day). - [Join Us](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/join-us/): Partnership and referral opportunities for professional advisors and associates worldwide. ## Corporate services - [Corporate Services](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/corporate/): Company formation, group structuring, nominee shareholders/professional directors, and outsourced back-office/compliance functions across jurisdictions. - [Cyprus Company Formation](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/corporate/cyprus-company-formation/): Setting up a Cyprus limited liability company — regulation, ~2 week timeframe, 12.5% corporate tax, IP regime, double tax treaties, filing requirements. - [Singapore Company Registration](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/corporate/singapore-company-registration/): Registering a Singapore company — ACRA regulation, territorial 17% tax with exemptions, company types, residency rules and GST. - [Hong Kong Companies](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/corporate/hong-kong-companies/): Hong Kong company formation — Companies Ordinance, two-tier profits tax (8.25%/16.5%), territorial taxation and compliance. - [BVI Companies](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/corporate/bvi-companies/): British Virgin Islands business companies — one-day incorporation, zero local tax, economic substance rules and confidentiality. - [Nevis Companies](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/corporate/nevis-companies/): Nevis International Business Companies (IBC) — fast registration, asset protection, no financial statement filing and simplified tax returns. ## Trust services - [Trust Services](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/trust/): Trusts for asset protection and estate planning — settlor/trustee/beneficiary roles, discretionary vs fixed trusts, trustee and private trustee company services. - [Cyprus Trusts](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/trust/cyprus-trusts/): The Cyprus International Trust — qualifying conditions, perpetual duration, tax exemptions, asset protection and protector provisions. ## Immigration — golden visas and second passports - [Immigration Services](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/immigration/): Second citizenships and residence permits by investment; citizenship in Dominica, Grenada, Malta, St Kitts & Nevis, Vanuatu and residence in Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Singapore, UAE. - [Greece Golden Visa](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/greece-golden-visa/): Greek residence by investment from €250,000; ~3 month processing, no minimum stay, citizenship eligibility after 7 years, investment options and tax considerations. - [Cyprus Golden Visa](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/cyprus-golden-visa/): Cyprus permanent residence from €300,000 investment; ~2 month processing, visit once every 2 years, citizenship eligibility after 8 years, non-dom tax benefits. - [Portugal Golden Visa](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/portugal-golden-visa/): Portuguese residence via €250,000 donation or €500,000 fund/job-creation investment; ~12 month processing, 7 days/year stay, citizenship after 5 years. - [Grenada Passport](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/immigration/grenada-passport/): Grenada citizenship by investment — NTF contribution from US$150,000 or real estate from US$200,000; visa-free travel to 140+ countries, US E-2 treaty access. - [Dominica Passport](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/immigration/dominica-passport/): Dominica citizenship by investment — EDF contribution from US$100,000 or US$200,000 real estate; visa-free travel to 140+ countries, ~3 month processing. - [St Kitts and Nevis Passport](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/immigration/st-kitts-and-nevis-passport/): St Kitts & Nevis citizenship by investment — SISC contribution from US$250,000 or real estate; visa-free travel to 150+ countries. ## Other services - [Accounting Services](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/accounting/): Accounting, tax and audit by Chartered and Certified Accountants — bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT/GST returns, double tax treaty relief. - [Finance Services](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/finance/): Financial consulting — brokering finance deals (US$5m–US$500m+), investment products, insurance solutions and real estate/mortgage finance. - [Business Networking & Consulting](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/business/): Connecting clients across Asia and Europe — joint ventures, M&A, trade transactions and business expansion into new regions. - [Licensing Services](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/services/licencing/): Securing financial services, cryptocurrency exchange, e-money and other regulatory licences across jurisdictions. ## Blog - [Cyprus Tax Reform 2026](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/blog/cyprus-tax-reform-2026/): Key changes effective 1 January 2026 — corporate tax raised to 15%, deemed dividend distribution abolished, SDC on dividends cut to 5%, 8% crypto tax. - [Benefits of the Cyprus Golden Visa for Investors and Families](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/blog/benefits-of-the-cyprus-golden-visa-for-investors-and-families/): The top seven benefits of the Cyprus golden visa, including fast approval, healthcare/education access, tax advantages and a path to citizenship. - [Step-by-Step Application Process for the Cyprus Golden Visa](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/blog/cyprus-golden-visa-application-process/): A seven-step guide to applying for the Cyprus golden visa, covering investment choice, documents, biometrics and timelines. - [Cyprus Introduces Defensive Tax Measures 2025](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/blog/cyprus-defensive-tax-measures/): New defensive tax rules on outbound dividends, interest and royalties to related parties in low-tax and EU blacklisted jurisdictions. - [Guide to the Greece Golden Visa](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/blog/guide-to-greece-golden-visa/): A complete guide to the Greece golden visa — eligibility, benefits, investment options, tax obligations and the application process. ## Legal - [Legal Notices](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/legal-notices/): The regulated group entities trading as Mercury Consulting — Mercury Advisory Pte Ltd, Mercury Assurance Ltd, Mercury Assurance PAC and Mercury Fiduciaries (Cyprus) Ltd — and their licences in Cyprus, Greece, Portugal and Singapore. - [Disclaimer](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/disclaimer/): Website disclaimer. - [Terms of Use](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/terms-of-use/): Website terms of use. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/privacy-policy/): How Mercury Consulting handles personal data. ## Optional - [llms-full.txt](https://www.mercuryconsulting.biz/llms-full.txt): Full markdown content of all pages.