Ariadni Portal Cyprus (efiling.drcip.gov.cy): Complete Filing Guide

Ariadni at efiling.drcip.gov.cy is the Cyprus Department of Registrar of Companies' (DRCIP) electronic filing platform. Every Cyprus company uses Ariadni to file its HE32 annual return, report director and shareholder changes, and update the registered address. Ariadni is completely separate from the Tax Department portals — missing a filing here triggers Registrar fines, not tax penalties.

The Ariadni portal (ariadni.drcor.mcit.gov.cy) is the only official channel for filing company documents with the Cyprus Registrar of Companies.

What Ariadni Handles

Ariadni covers all company law obligations under the Cyprus Companies Law Cap 113. The key distinction: tax obligations go to TFA or TAXISnet, while statutory company obligations go to Ariadni.

How to Access Ariadni

Ariadni uses a separate login from TFA and TAXISnet. Your company secretary or auditor typically holds professional Ariadni credentials and files on your behalf.

For direct access:

1. Go to efiling.drcip.gov.cy
2. Register a user account
3. Link your company using its HE registration number
4. For technical issues, call the Registrar at +357 22 404 301

In practice, most small Cyprus companies delegate all Ariadni filings to their company secretary as part of the annual secretarial service fee.

Filing HE32: Step-by-Step

The HE32 Annual Return is the most important Ariadni filing. It confirms that all company information on the public register is accurate and attaches the audited financial statements for the year.

What You Need Before Starting

• Audited financial statements signed by an ICPAC-registered auditor
• Full list of directors with current addresses
• Full list of shareholders with addresses and number of shares held
• Current registered address of the company
• Name and address of the company secretary
• Summary of authorised and paid-up share capital

The HE32 Filing Process

Step 1 — Log in to Ariadni with company credentials and navigate to "Annual Return (HE32)."

Step 2 — Select the financial year. The form pre-populates with the current registered information from the DRCIP database.

Step 3 — Review and update each section: registered address, directors, company secretary, shareholders, and share capital. Information that changed during the year should already have been filed separately via HE4 or HE57 — the HE32 confirms the final state.

Step 4 — Upload the audited financial statements as a PDF. The file must be IFRS-compliant accounts signed by an ICPAC-registered auditor. Without this attachment, the HE32 is incomplete.

Step 5 — Submit the form. Ariadni generates a PRN (Payment Reference Number) for the filing fee.

Step 6 — Pay the filing fee of approximately €20 to €50 via JCCSmart at jccsmart.com using the PRN.

Step 7 — Save the confirmation email from Ariadni. Processing typically takes 3 to 10 business days.

The HE32 Deadline Explained

The HE32 deadline is 31 March of the second year following the financial year end. For a company with a December year-end:

This gives companies approximately 15 months from the year-end to prepare audited accounts and file. Do not treat this as 15 months to start preparing. Audited accounts take 6 to 12 weeks to complete, and auditors are booked out in January–March. Start the audit process no later than February for a December year-end.

Filing HE4: Director and Secretary Changes

When a director is appointed, resigns, or the company secretary changes, you must file an HE4 within 14 days of the change. This is not optional and cannot be deferred to the annual HE32.

HE4 requires:

• Company HE number and registered name
• Full name, address, nationality, and date of birth of the new or departing director/secretary
• Date the change took effect
• Board resolution confirming the change (attached as PDF)

The HE4 also updates the public register of directors, which is visible to third parties including banks and potential business partners.

Filing HE57: Shareholder Changes

Any transfer of shares or change in the shareholder register requires an HE57 within 30 days of the change. This is separate from updating the UBO register, which must also be done within 45 days via portal.gov.cy.

A share transfer without an HE57 does not invalidate the transfer legally, but the public register will not reflect the new ownership — causing complications for future due diligence, refinancing, or exit events.

Filing HE2: Registered Address Change

Changing the company's registered address in Cyprus must be reported via HE2 immediately — no grace period applies. The new address must be a physical Cyprus address; PO boxes are not valid registered addresses under Cyprus law.

The registered address is where official correspondence and Registrar notices are sent. If the address is wrong, you risk missing important notices.

Ariadni vs. UBO Register: Key Differences

This distinction confuses many company owners:

A share transfer requires filings on both Ariadni (HE57) and the UBO register (portal.gov.cy). Neither replaces the other. For full UBO register guidance, see our UBO Register guide.

Common Mistakes

Starting the audit too late — The HE32 requires audited accounts. Auditors in Cyprus are heavily booked from January to March. If you wait until late February to engage your auditor, you will miss the 31 March deadline.

Forgetting mid-year HE4 filings — A director resigned in June? That requires an HE4 within 14 days of the June resignation date, not at the end of the year in the HE32.

Confusing Ariadni with TFA — Ariadni and TFA are completely different systems for completely different obligations. VAT and tax go to TFA; company law changes go to Ariadni.

DRCIP Contact Details

Ariadni filings are managed by your company secretary or auditor as part of their annual service. For comprehensive Cyprus compliance support, browse certified accountants or company formation agents who include annual Registrar obligations in their packages.